Imperator carrots have straight, smooth roots. The long roots average about 25 cm (10”) long when fully mature with firm flesh and excellent flavor. Perfect for fresh salads or as a cooked vegetable.
SKU: 139863
Growing Information
Grows Best In:
Full Sun
Days to Germination:
10 to 14 days
Water Needs:
Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
Days to Maturity:
65 to 80 days
Key Features
Plant Type: Vegetable
Botanical Name: Daucus carota subsp. Sativus
Fill Weight (grams): 0.75
Approximate Seed Count: 525-575
Planting Method: Sow Direct
Plant Lifecycle: Annual
Seed Type: Open pollinated
Water Needs: Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
Flavor: Sweet and crunchy
Preparation Ideas: Clean, peel and slice carrots. Bring 3 cm (1") of salted water to boil in a saucepan. Add the carrot slices. Return to boil, then reduce the heat and cover the pan. Cook until just tender, but not soft. This will take about 10-15 minutes. Drain and eat hot. For extra flavor add salt, pepper and butter.
Sow in early spring in well cultivated soil. Uniform moisture is critical. Seedlings should be thinned to approximately 5 cm (2”) apart for optimal root formation. Sowings of carrot seed can be repeated every 2 weeks until mid-summer.
Planting Depth: 6 mm (1/4")
Plant Spacing: 5 cm (2")
Row Spacing: 30 cm (12")
Suggestions
Onion, leek and herbs such as rosemary and sage act as a repellent to the carrot fly.