Carrot

Cosmic Purple Carrot, Organic, 2005 Wisconsin Origin $3.50 $3.75

Cosmic Purple carrots are one of my favorite treats to pull out of the earth. The dark purple skins quickly part to reveal a bright orange flesh underneath. Cosmic Purple carrots were developed in Madison, WI and released in 2005. Dr. Simon and his staff at the USDA Research Center in Madison bred these beauties for us to enjoy today. We stock these carrots from various seed companies. We strive for small companies who practice organic methods. Right now we stock from High Mowing or Southern Exposure Seed Exchange. Organic and Open-Pollinated Specialty Appeal Hint of spice in its flavor 7" Nantes Style Carrot 90 days ±250 seeds Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors before 3-4 weeks of last frost or soil can be worked. Optimal temperature is 65 degrees. Plant 1/2" apart Plant 1/4" Deep Plant Rows 16-24" apart Thin 2-4" Apart

Danvers Carrot, 1800's Heirloom $3.75

The Seed Savers Exchange - This carrot was developed in the late 1800s in the town for which is it named: Danvers, Massachusetts. A leading variety for home and market gardeners alike, this variety stores well and produces high yields even in clay and heavy soils. Its bright-orange flesh is nearly coreless, sweet, and tender. The uniform roots grow up to 8" long. 65-87 days. ±24,000 seeds/oz Good for clay, heavy soils Stores well Roots grow to 8 inches Nearly coreless, sweet, and tender 250 Seeds per pack Instructions - You can sow carrot seeds as soon as the soil in your garden can be worked in the spring (about 3-4 weeks before the last frost). Seeds need consistent moisture until they emerge. Germination on carrot seed is slow and uneven. The light seed can be blown away by the wind or washed away when you water the beds. Sow the seeds less than an inch apart and thin them to 2-4 inches after they grow to a few inches. Roots will mature in 65-87 days. Direct seed 1/2" apart Plant 1/4" deep Rows apart 16-24" Thin 2-4" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability We are always adding new varieties so please check back often at Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)

Dolciva Carrot, Heirloom, Organic $3.50 $3.55

Kids love this carrot. Hands-down winner in our storage taste tests! High Mowing Organic Seeds - Great sweet flavor, juicy crunch, and incredibly long storage life. Grown on increasingly big acreage in Europe, we are delighted with this Swiss-bred variety. Slightly tapered roots have good uniformity, bright color, and strong tops. Widely adapted and versatile for bunching or storage; rated 20-30% higher in sugars than Bolero F1 over 9 months in storage. From our friends at Swiss biodynamic seed company Sativa Seeds. Available as raw or pelleted seed. Characteristics: Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated Long storing High Brix 8" Nantes-type 105 days 250 seeds Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors before 3-4 weeks of last frost or soil can be worked. Plant 1/2" apart Plant 1/4" Deep Plant Rows 16-24" apart Thin 2-4" Apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Dragon Carrot, 1890 Heirloom $3.75 $3.95

This is a Firefly kid favorite! Our kids love the purple skin. Seed Exchange - This carrot’s beautiful red-purple exterior provides a striking contrast to its yellow-orange interior and light yellow core. A treat for the eye when sliced, its sweet, almost spicy, flavor makes this carrot a home gardener’s favorite and a best-seller at specialty and farmers’ markets. Considered the most refined purple carrot available, it was bred by Seed Savers Exchange member John Navazio. 90 days. Best-seller Red-purple skin Yellow-orange interior Exceptionally sweet, almost spicy 90 days ±250 seeds Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors before 3-4 weeks of last frost or soil can be worked. Plant 1/2" apart Plant 1/4" Deep Plant Rows 16-24" apart Thin 2-4" Apart

Imperator Carrot, Organic $3.50 $3.75

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - 74 days. An AAS Winner! Sweet, crisp, and tender. 7-9 in. orange-red roots are coreless, have semi-blunt ends and narrow shoulders. Requires loose, deep soil to achieve its full potential. Organic and Open-Pollinated Specialty Appeal 7" Coreless Nantes Style 75 days 3 grams, ~1500 seeds Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors before 3-4 weeks of last frost or soil can be worked. Optimal temperature is 65 degrees. Plant 1/2" apart Plant 1/4" Deep Plant Rows 16-24" apart Thin 2-4" Apart

Jaune du Doubs Carrot Seeds Open-Pollinated

Jaune du Doubs Carrot, French Heirloom $3.75

The Seed Savers Exchange - This French variety’s name comes from the yellow color of its skin (Jaune) and the region in eastern France around the Doubs River. It has bright-yellow 8-10" conical roots and a sweet, distinctive flavor that improves with cooking; roots retain their color. Stores well. 60-70 days. Bright yellow skin Conical shaped roots Roots grow to 8-10 inches Sweet flavor improves with cooking Stores well 60-70 days Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors 3-4 weeks before last spring frost, or as soon as soil can be worked. Keeping the soil moist throughout the germination period is important to success. Misting the planted area daily or covering is recommended. Carrots are slow to germinate and need steady moisture until germination. Sow successively throughout the season for fresh carrots. Direct seed 1/2" apart Plant 1/4" deep Rows apart 16-24" Thin 4-6" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability We are always adding new varieties so please check back often at Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)

Lila Lu Carrot, Organic, Modern carrot $3.50 $3.90

Lila Lu Carrot - Strikingly beautiful, purple carrots with dark purple skin and cheerful, orange cores. The beauty of these long, pointy carrots is complemented by excellent texture and taste. Roots are sweet and mild without the peppery flavor often found in purple carrots. Uniform shape with good top health for fresh market bunching. The purple skin coloration runs deep into the root, making for a fully purple, peeled carrot. From our partners at Sativa Seeds. Specialty appeal Purple when peeled 4-5" roots Open-Pollinated 250 Seeds Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors before 3-4 weeks of last frost or soil can be worked. Optimal temperature is 65 degrees. Plant 1/2" apart Plant 1/4" Deep Plant Rows 16-24" apart Thin 2-4" Apart

Lunar White Carrot Seeds, 1600's Heirloom

Lunar White Carrot, 1600's Heirloom $3.75 $3.95

Preorder Lunar White Carrot today from Seedsavers! Bringing Back a Medieval Heirloom Seed Saver Exchange - Munching on the Lunar White Carrots will have your thinking what medival kings and queens ate this. Probably few tried it as it was a common food source for cattle at that time. I am sure the common folk had it regularly and its mild carrot but sweet flavor will be a hit at your table. White Carrot Sweet and Mild 100 days ±250 seeds Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors before 3-4 weeks of last frost or soil can be worked, and sow a few times throughout the growing seasons. Plant 1/2" apart Plant 1/4" Deep Plant Rows 16-24" apart Thin 2-4" Apart

Oxeheart Heirloom Carrot Seeds Open-Pollianted

Oxheart Carrot, 1884 Heirloom $3.75 $3.95

The Seed Savers Exchange - (aka Guerande) Introduced from France in 1884 by W. Atlee Burpee as well as James J. H. Gregory. Heart-shaped roots grow to over 1 pound very rapidly. Excellent quality stores well. Good for heavy soils. Very uniform true-to-type strain. 90 days. ±21,000 seeds/oz. Pale orange skin Heart-shaped roots Good for heavy, clay soils Roots grow up to 1 pound 90 days 250 Seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors 3-4 weeks before last spring frost or as soon as soil can be worked. Tamp the soil firmly; keep bed moist until emergence. Germination is slow and uneven, so be patient. Using spun polyester row covers may improve germination rates. Direct seed 1/2" apart Plant 1/4" deep Rows apart 16-24" Thin 2-4" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability We are always adding new varieties so please check back often at Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)

Paris Market Carrot, 1800's Heirloom (Coventional for 2025 only) $3.75 $3.95

Seed Exchange - Nineteenth-century French variety. Early round red-orange carrots, 1-2" in diameter, uniform and very sweet. Does well in shallow or rocky soil. Can also be grown in containers. Highly sought after by gourmet restaurants and a great seller at markets. 50-68 days Red-orange skin Round roots grow to 1-2 inch diameter Uniform and very sweet Tolerates shallow, rocky soil Grows well in containers 50-68 days ±250 seeds Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors before 3-4 weeks of last frost or soil can be worked. Plant 1/2" apart Plant 1/4" Deep Plant Rows 16-24" apart Thin 2-4" Apart

Purple Dragon Carrot, Organic $3.45 $3.55

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - 80 days. Beautiful regular-size purple carrot bred by John Navazio. Bright orange or yellow interior, sweet almost "wild" spicy flavor, can be used just like any regular carrot, good storage. Our favorite purple carrot, with better flavor and more consistent color than "Cosmic Purple." Pkt (1 g) Organic and Open-Pollinated Specialty Appeal 6-8" Coreless Nantes Style 75 days 1 grams, ~500 seeds Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors before 3-4 weeks of last frost or soil can be worked. Optimal temperature is 65 degrees. Plant 1/2" apart Plant 1/4" Deep Plant Rows 16-24" apart Thin 2-4" Apart

Red Cored Chanteny Carrot Seeds Open-Pollinated

Red Cored Chantenay Carrot, 1929 Heirloom $3.75 $3.95

The Seed Savers Exchange - This popular variety has sweet orange flesh, wide shoulders, thick, edible roots, and a red-orange core that gives the variety its name. Easy to grow—prepare and enrich the soil with nutrients, and a prolific harvest will result. The 6" roots are great for soups, canning, or fresh eating. Introduced by C.C. Morse & Company in 1929. 70 days. Red-orange Core Sweet flavor Wide shoulders Roots grow to 6 inches 70 days 250 Seeds per Pack Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors 3-4 weeks before last spring frost, or as soon as soil can be worked. Keeping the soil moist throughout the germination period is important to success. Misting the planted area daily or covering is recommended. Carrots are slow to germinate and need steady moisture until germination. Sow successively throughout the season for fresh carrots. Direct seed 1/2" apart Plant 1/4" deep Rows apart 16-24" Thin 2-4" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability We are always adding new varieties so please check back often at Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)

Red Cored Chantenay Carrot, Seed 1929 Heirloom, Organic

Red Cored Chantenay Carrot, 1929 Heirloom, Organic $3.50 $3.75

Broad-shouldered variety with sweet, old fashioned carrot flavor. Wide shoulders, a tapered root and a blunt, rounded tip; thrives in heavy soils. Fine-grained texture and a characteristic red core. A great variety for soups, freezing, canning and storage. Introduced in France in the late 1800s and quickly became the processing industry standard. Processing and storage 6" Chantenay-type Heirloom 1/32 oz Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors 3-4 weeks before last spring frost, or as soon as soil can be worked. Keeping the soil moist throughout the germination period is important to success. Misting the planted area daily or covering is recommended. Carrots are slow to germinate and need steady moisture until germination. Sow successively throughout the season for fresh carrots. Direct seed 1/2" apart Plant 1/4" deep Rows apart 16-24" Thin 2-4" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability We are always adding new varieties so please check back often at Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)

Scarlet Nantes Carrot, 1850's heirloom, Organic $3.75 $3.95

This is a Firefly kid favorite! Seed Exchange - Also known as Early Coreless, this variety stores well and adapts well to different conditions. Its cylindrical roots are 7" long with blunt tips, and its fine-grained, bright red-orange flesh is nearly coreless, offering great flavor that’s sweet and crisp. Good when used as baby carrots, and excellent for freezing and juicing. Dating to the 1850s, the variety was developed in France by the seed company Vilmorin-Andrieux. 65-75 days Organic Bright red-orange Sweet and crisp, nearly coreless Good for use as baby carrots Cylindrical roots grow to 7 inches Adapts well to different conditions Stores well 65-75 days ±250 seeds Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors before 3-4 weeks of last frost or soil can be worked. Plant 1/2" apart Plant 1/4" Deep Plant Rows 16-24" apart Thin 2-4" Apart Picture shows a very similar carrot to the Scarlet Nantes

Shin Kuroda Carrot, Japanses Origin $3.95

Shin Kuroda Carrot - This Japanese sweet carrot has exceptional flavor and texture. Popular in Asia, this attractive variety boasts a smooth, bright red-orange flesh and a shorter body, about 5” long, with wide shoulders. The kuroda or koyo has high sugar content, known to have a high beta carotene concentration (vitamin A) and is excellent for juicing, eating raw, steamed or cooked. The high yielding kuroda will do well in mild climates and heavy soil, can be grown as spring and fall crop and is a great one for storing. Can keep them in the ground until it freezes. Characteristics: Non-GMO, and open-pollinated Long storing High Brix content 7-9 75 days 600 seeds Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors before 3-4 weeks of last frost or soil can be worked. Plant 1/2" apart Plant 1/4" Deep Plant Rows 16-24" apart Thin 2-4" Apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Solar Yellow Carrot $3.75 $3.95

Seed Saver Exchange - Solar yellow carrot is perfect for juicing, soups or munching. It will quench your thrist and yellow carrots are bursting with vitamins and minerals, great for your health. Light Yellow Carrot Sweet and Juicy 100 days ±250 seeds Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors before 3-4 weeks of last frost or soil can be worked, and sow a few times throughout the growing seasons. Plant 1/2" apart Plant 1/4" Deep Plant Rows 16-24" apart Thin 2-4" Apart

St. Valery Carrot, 1885 Heirloom $3.75 $3.95

The Seed Savers Exchange - Deliciously sweet and excellent for storage, the fine-grained, red-orange roots of this historic variety, also known as James Scarlet, grow up to 12" long. In 1885, the renowned French seed company Vilmorin-Andrieux stated the variety had been grown for a “long time,” and in 1924, James Vick & Sons Company of Rochester, New York, reported that St. Valery was “the best and most handsome main crop carrot... enormously productive.” 80-90 days. ±20,000 seeds/oz. Red-orange skin Sweet flavor and fine texture Roots grow up to 12 inches Excellent for storage 80-90 days 250 Seeds per pack Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors 3-4 weeks before last spring frost, or as soon as soil can be worked. Keeping the soil moist throughout the germination period is important to success. Misting the planted area daily or covering is recommended. Carrots are slow to germinate and need steady moisture until germination. Sow successively throughout the season for fresh carrots. Direct Seed 1/2" apart Plant 1/4" deep Plant rows 16-24" apart Thin 2-4" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability We are always adding new varieties so please check back often at Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)

Starburst Carrot Blend, Organic $3.50 $3.55

High Mowing Organic Seeds - A certified organic carrot blend made with an improved variety of strains for reliable production. This rainbow of sweet and crunchy roots will delight people of all ages with striking shades of white, yellow, orange, and purple. Our improved strain of Scarlet Nantes orange is the star of the blend, providing enhanced color and uniformity over our previous strain, for a more even mix overall. Flavorful, extra nutritious roots are packed with antioxidants and add vibrant color to salads, mixed bunches, and cruditees. Characteristics: Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated HMOs Exclusive Specialty appeal 7-9" roots Instructions - Do best in fertile sandy loam, but will perform well under most conditions if appropriate varieties are chosen. The optimal soil temperature for germination is 55-75°F. The best quality arises from raised beds, free of stones and debris. Imperator types should only be grown on raised beds that have 10-12” tilled zones. Harvest when carrots have appropriate coloring and flavor. Carrots hold well in the field for up to 3 weeks in the summer and longer in cool conditions. Store topped carrots in near-freezing temperatures with high humidity. Unwashed carrots store just as well as washed but may stain during storage. Direct seed as soon as soil can be worked in the Spring-Mid-Summer Plant 1/4-1/2" deep Thin to 1-2" depending on the desired size Row Spacing: 18-24" Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Yellowstone Carrot, Organic $3.50

Long, sunflower-yellow carrots with strong, feathery tops. High Mowing Organic Seeds - Extremely productive and adaptable to many growing conditions; one of the easiest carrots to grow. Strong tops are ideal for bunching. Pick early for a sweet, tender, mild-flavor treat that kids will love! Characteristics: Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated Productive Mild flavor 9" roots 70 days 250 seeds Instructions - Sow seeds as soon as soil can be worked in the spring through mid-summer Plant thin to 1-2" apart depending on the desired size Plant 1/4-1/2" Deep Plant Rows 18-24" apart Thin 2-4" Apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

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