Carrot 'Kyoto Red'

Daucuscarota

Family
Apiaceae (ay-pee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Daucus (DO-kus)
Species
carota (kar-OH-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Tucson, Arizona

Los Alamos, New Mexico

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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Fairfield, CA, CA (Zone 9b) | March 2014 | positive

I have tried some other red carrot varieties and Kyoto Red is my favorite because of its dark color, great texture and sweet flavor. It i...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | September 2005 | neutral

This is a Japanese Kintoki type carrot. Its glossy and deep scarlet roots grow into beautifully tapered carrots up to 12" long. The roots...Read More

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