Carrot 'Imperator'

Daucus carota subsp. sativus

How to grow Carrot 'Imperator'

  • Full Sun

  • High

Imperator likes a position of full sun and remember to water often. Imperator is generally regarded as a very hardy plant, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. Imperator needs a loamy and sandy soil with a ph of 6.0 to 6.5 (weakly acidic soil).

Growing Imperator from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.23 inches (0.6 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 16°C / 61°F.

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

Transplanting Imperator

Imperator is very hardy, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Imperator