Carrot Atomic Red brings scarlet color and sweet, crisp roots to the garden and kitchen. This non-GMO heirloom is a colorful choice for roasting, shredding into salads or adding to soups. Cooking can deepen its red appearance and soften its texture. Plan on approximately 70 days to harvest, with timing, color and sweetness varying with growing conditions.

Germination Rate: 85%. Test Date: 11/25.

Texas Minimum Germination Rate: 55%.

Why Choose Carrot Atomic Red?

• Scarlet Roots: Add a distinctive red accent to fresh and cooked vegetable dishes.
• Sweet Crunch: Enjoy roots raw or cook them until tender for a savory-sweet side.
• Kitchen Versatility: Roast, steam, shred or simmer your harvested carrots.
• Heirloom and Open-Pollinated: A traditional garden selection. Seed saving requires appropriate isolation and allowing plants to flower.
• Non-GMO Seeds: Not genetically engineered.
• Tested Germination: The recorded laboratory result is listed above. Garden emergence depends on moisture, temperature and seedbed preparation.

Planting Tips for Success

• Sunlight: Provide at least 6 hours of direct sun daily.
• Soil: Prepare deep, loose, well-drained soil around pH 6.0–6.8. Remove stones and hard clods that interfere with root growth.
• Planting: Direct sow about ¼ inch deep in spring or for a fall crop. Use local extension guidance to choose planting dates; avoid transplanting carrot seedlings.
• Spacing: Sow thinly in rows 12–18 inches apart. Thin established seedlings to 2–3 inches apart.
• Watering: Keep the surface evenly moist during germination, which may take 14–21 days. After establishment, water deeply as needed for soil and weather without waterlogging.
• Fertilizing: Follow soil-test recommendations and fertilizer label rates. Avoid excess nitrogen, which can favor foliage over roots.
• Thinning: Snip crowded seedlings at soil level to avoid disturbing neighboring roots.
• Support: No staking is generally needed. Gently cover exposed root shoulders with soil.
• Harvesting: Check root size near the expected harvest window. Loosen soil carefully before lifting to reduce breakage. Remove tops and refrigerate harvested roots.

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Cooking Methods

• Roasting: Cut into evenly sized pieces and roast with oil until tender and lightly caramelized.
• Fresh Salads: Wash and shred or thinly slice for sweet crunch.
• Steaming: Steam evenly sized pieces until tender to your liking.
• Soups and Stews: Add sliced roots early enough to soften before serving.
• Refrigerator Pickles: Follow a tested refrigerator-pickle recipe. These are not shelf-stable canned products.

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Grow scarlet Atomic Red carrots for crisp salads, colorful roasted sides and fresh garden meals.

Nutritional Information

General raw carrot reference values retained from this listing, not an Atomic Red laboratory analysis. Per 1 medium harvested raw carrot (61 grams), not planting seeds. Nutrient content varies.

• Calories: 25
• Total Fat: 0.1 gram (0% Daily Value)
• Sodium: 42 milligrams (2% Daily Value)
• Total Carbohydrate: 5.8 grams (2% Daily Value)
• Dietary Fiber: 1.7 grams (6% Daily Value)
• Total Sugars: 2.9 grams
• Protein: 0.6 gram
• Vitamin A: 509 micrograms (57% Daily Value)
• Vitamin K: 8.1 micrograms (7% Daily Value)
• Potassium: 195 milligrams (4% Daily Value)

Important Disclosures

• Variety Disclaimer: Root size, color intensity, sweetness and maturity vary with soil, temperatures and growing practices.
• Seed Storage: Store seeds cool, dry and away from sunlight. Germination declines with age and poor storage.
• Planting Zones: Grow as a cool-season annual. Use local frost dates and seasonal temperatures to choose sowing times rather than hardiness zones alone.

Maple-Thyme Roasted Atomic Red Carrots

A colorful side made with harvested carrot roots, not planting seeds. Serves 4. Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 25–35 minutes.

Ingredients

• 1½ pounds fresh Atomic Red carrots
• 1½ tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, or ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
• ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
• ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Directions

1. Heat the oven to 400°F. Trim carrot tops, scrub roots thoroughly under running water and peel if desired. Leave slender carrots whole and halve thicker carrots lengthwise, or cut into similar-sized pieces for even cooking.
2. Pat dry and toss with olive oil, thyme, salt and pepper. Spread in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet without crowding.
3. Roast for 20 minutes, turning once. Drizzle with maple syrup and toss carefully.
4. Roast another 5–15 minutes, until easily pierced with a fork and lightly browned. Watch closely after adding syrup to prevent scorching; smaller pieces may finish sooner.
5. Transfer to a serving dish, sprinkle with lemon juice and serve warm.

Options: Replace thyme with rosemary or omit maple syrup for a less sweet side. Serve with beans, roast chicken or a grain bowl. Root color may change with cooking.

Storage and Food Safety: Refrigerate leftovers in a shallow covered container within 2 hours, or within 1 hour above 90°F. Use within 3–4 days and reheat to 165°F.

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