Danver purple carrot, purple shell, yellow interior. 

Grows up to 15" long. 

Sweet and spicy.

Imperator Carrots

Imperator carrots are a widely grown, market-standard variety recognized for their long, slender, and uniform roots. Their smooth, tapered shape, crisp texture, and rich orange color make them both visually appealing and flavorful. Typically reaching 7–10 inches in length, they are prized for their sweetness and versatility, whether eaten fresh or cooked. Best grown in deep, loose, well-drained soil under full sun, Imperator carrots mature in about 65–80 days.

Appearance: Long, slim, and tapered with straight, smooth roots

Color: Deep, vibrant orange

Texture: Crisp and tender

Flavor: Sweet and full-bodied

Size: Commonly 7–10 inches, with some varieties growing longer

Uses

Fresh: Excellent for salads, snacking, and raw dishes

Cooked: Versatile for soups, stews, and side dishes

Commercial: Ideal for bunching and packaged sales thanks to their uniform shape

250 seeds/gram Carrots will grow well in any open, well cultivated, deep garden soil. As the seed is quite small, mix it with some sand when sowing. Once soil temperature rises above 7.5 C (45F), sow seed about 7-15 mm (1/4-1/2") deep in rows spaced 45-60 cm (18- 24") apart. Stagger several sowings over the next few weeks. Keep the seedbed evenly moist during the 3 week germination period. Thin the seedlings during the early stages of growth until they are 5 cm (2") apart. Keep the plants evenly watered, weed free and avoid high nitrogen fertilizers. Harvest any time after the carrot roots develop good colour.

Life Cycle:  Biennial

Propagation:  Sow Direct

Days to Emergence:  14 to 21

Light:  Full Sun

Frost Tolerance:  Frost Hardy

Days to Harvest:  60

Degree of Difficulty:  Easy

Heritage:  Open Pollinated

Length of Row Packet:  One packet sows approximately 10 m (33') of row.

Deep purple color used in juices, jams, pickling, etc.

Sweet taste.

Native to Turkey.

55 days.

Baby carrot. 

Japanese carrots, are heirloom varieties known for their deep scarlet color, long, slender shape, and exceptional sweetness with caramel notes, often harvested in cool weather, offering rich nutrients and a tender, crisp texture ideal for raw, cooked, or juiced uses. They thrive in loose, well-draining soil and are highly valued as specialty vegetables (dento yasai) in Japanese cuisine. 

Color & Appearance: Deep, vibrant scarlet red skin and flesh.

Shape: Long, tapered, and cylindrical, sometimes growing quite large.

Flavor: Exceptionally sweet, often with a distinct caramel undertone and pleasant aftertaste.

Texture: Smooth, tender, and crisp.

Nutrients: Rich in lycopene, potassium, fiber, calcium, and Vitamins C & E. 

Popular Varieties:

A classic heirloom, known for intense sweetness and deep color when young. A popular, high-performing variety with a crisp, sweet taste, great for juicing and storage. A legendary, very long variety that can grow significantly large, drawing deep nutrients from the soil. 

Excellent for salads, stir-fries, steaming, boiling, and tempura.

High water content makes them great for juicing.

Used in traditional Japanese dishes and even carved for New Year celebrations.