Carrot 'shin kuroda'

Daucus carota subsp. sativus

How to grow Carrot 'shin kuroda'

  • Full Sun

  • High

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

Growing shin kuroda 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 shin kuroda about 14 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting shin kuroda

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

Harvesting shin kuroda

Three to five inch baby carrots.

Other Names for Carrot 'shin kuroda'

Shin Kurota 5",