Carrot 'Tendersweet'

Daucus carota subsp. sativus

How to grow Carrot 'Tendersweet'

  • Full Sun

  • High

Prevent weeds with shallow hoesing and feed plants monthly. Place a light covering of soil over exposed roots to prevent cracking Harvest when roots have developed a deep-orange coloring. Preserve by storing or canning.

Tendersweet likes a position of full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Tendersweet is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. Planting Tendersweet in loamy and sandy soil with a ph of between 6.0 and 6.5 is ideal for as it does best in weakly acidic soil.

Growing Tendersweet 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). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 16°C / 61°F to ensure good germination.

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

Transplanting Tendersweet

Sow in deep, well-worked, stone-free soil after danger of heavy frost from spring to midsummer. Do not transplant, as crooked roots may result. Cultivate periodically or mulch to control weeds. Keep soil evenly moist.

As Tendersweet is very hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

By our calculations, you should look at planting out Tendersweet about 14 days before your last frost date.

Harvesting Tendersweet

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by late spring.

Carrot Tendersweet Etymology

Heirloom dating back to 1935 Isbell’s Seed Company. That 1935 catalog says…
“Very sweet and nearly coreless, of good shape; cylindrical, very smooth and about 6 inches long. Of deep orange-red color; crisp, tender and of very fine flavor. Fine home garden sort, excellent for early market use.” 1

Misspellings of Carrot 'Tendersweet'

Tender-sweet, Tender Sweet

Other Names for Carrot 'Tendersweet'

Heirloom Tendersweet

Footnotes

1 http://sustainableseedco.com/Tendersweet-Carrot-Seed.html