Carrot 'Kyoto Red'

Daucus carota subsp. sativus

How to grow Carrot 'Kyoto Red'

  • Full Sun

  • High

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Kyoto Red is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. Kyoto Red needs a loamy and sandy soil with a ph of 6.0 to 6.5 (weakly acidic soil).

Growing Kyoto Red from seed

Ensure a distance of 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - look to sow at a depth of approximately 0.23 inches (0.6 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 16°C / 61°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Kyoto Red about 14 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Kyoto Red

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Kyoto Red is a very hardy plant.

Harvesting Kyoto Red