{"product_id":"carrot-atomic-red-500-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","title":"Carrot Atomic Red 500 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(240, 25, 32);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarrot Atomic Red\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e offers a striking scarlet hue that delights both children and adults alike. Beyond its vibrant red color, this heirloom variety is exceptionally rich in lycopene — the same powerful antioxidant found in tomatoes — making it one of the most nutritious carrot varieties available. Vigorous plants produce deep red roots with exceptional sweetness that intensifies with cooking. Red pigmentation deepens with proper growing conditions, and these carrots store well in cool environments for extended enjoyment. Ready to harvest in approximately 70 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(6, 63, 3);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Rate: 85%. Test Date: 11\/25.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(5, 72, 5);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexas Minimum Germination Rate: 55%.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Carrot Atomic Red?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLycopene-Rich:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the few carrot varieties high in lycopene — a powerful antioxidant associated with heart health and cancer prevention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStriking Scarlet Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep red hue that intensifies when cooked — stunning in roasted dishes, salads, and juices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Sweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tender roots with a naturally sweet flavor that develops beautifully at peak maturity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat for Juicing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vibrant red juice packed with lycopene, beta-carotene, and antioxidants — a nutritional powerhouse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stores well in cool, humid conditions for weeks — great for fall harvests and root cellar storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeirloom \u0026amp; Open-Pollinated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Passed down through generations — save seeds year after year for a self-sustaining garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-GMO Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plants whose DNA has not been altered in ways that do not occur naturally through traditional breeding methods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting Tips for Success\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun — at least 6 hours per day for best root development and color intensity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, loose, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0–6.8. Remove rocks and clods that can cause forked or stunted roots. Sandy loam is ideal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow ¼ inch deep as soon as soil can be worked in spring, or 10–12 weeks before first fall frost. Do not transplant — carrots do not tolerate root disturbance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds thinly in rows 12–18 inches apart. Thin seedlings to 2–3 inches apart once established — crowded carrots produce small, forked roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil consistently moist during germination (can take 14–21 days). Once established, water deeply once or twice per week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers which promote foliage over root development. Use a low-nitrogen, phosphorus-rich formula at planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThinning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin aggressively — crowded carrots will not develop properly. Use scissors to snip rather than pull to avoid disturbing neighbors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ready in approximately 70 days. Harvest when shoulders are ¾ inch or more in diameter. Loosen soil with a fork before pulling to avoid breakage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose David’s Garden Seeds®?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeteran-Owned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplying premium seeds since 2009.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGO TEXAN Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supporting local agriculture and communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrity Pledge:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds has taken the \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(7, 13, 115);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(7, 13, 115);\" href=\"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/pages\/safe-seed-integrity-pledge\" title=\"Seed Integrity Pledge\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSeed Integrity Pledge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Seed License:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds has been granted a Vegetable Seed License for the State of Texas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat Customer Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e David answers all customer service questions. Usually within a few minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCooking Methods\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoasted:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roast whole or halved at 400°F with olive oil and honey — the red color deepens beautifully and sweetness caramelizes for a stunning side dish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJuiced:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juice raw for a vibrant, lycopene-rich drink — blend with ginger and lemon for a powerful antioxidant tonic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaw in Salads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slice or shred into salads for a pop of color and sweet crunch that pairs beautifully with greens and vinaigrette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteamed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steam whole for 8–10 minutes for a tender, nutritious side that preserves the deep red color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoups \u0026amp; Stews:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add to soups and stews where the red pigment enriches the broth with both color and nutrition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePickled:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quick-pickle in vinegar brine for a tangy, colorful condiment that holds its striking color well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(238, 23, 58);\"\u003eOrder Atomic Red Carrot Seeds Today\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(235, 10, 10);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder yours today and grow your own fresh Atomic Red carrots in your spring and fall gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eApplies to harvested carrots (not planting seeds). Per 1 medium raw carrot (61g):\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalories:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Fat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.1g (0% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSodium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42mg (2% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Carbohydrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.8g (2% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDietary Fiber:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.7g (6% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Sugars:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.9g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtein:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin A:\u003c\/strong\u003e 509mcg (57% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin K:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.1mcg (7% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePotassium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 195mg (4% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLycopene:\u003c\/strong\u003e Present in significant quantities — higher than most carrot varieties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Percent Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. 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