Grow the sweetest and most tender carrots with Carrot Tendersweet — a celebrated heirloom variety prized by home gardeners and culinary enthusiasts alike. These non-GMO seeds produce vibrant orange, coreless roots reaching 9–10 inches, delivering exceptional flavor and tender texture that stand out in any garden. Natural sugars and coreless flesh make Tendersweet superior to standard supermarket varieties — giving you restaurant-quality results straight from your own backyard.

Germination Rate: 85%. Test Date: 8/25. OSI.

Why Choose Carrot Tendersweet?

• Unmatched Sweetness: One of the sweetest carrot varieties available — natural sugars intensify after a light frost.
• Coreless Roots: Produces long, 9–10 inch tender roots with a vibrant orange hue and no tough core.
• Versatile Use: Perfect for fresh eating, cooking, canning, pickling, baking, and juicing.
• Heirloom & Open-Pollinated: Passed down through generations — save seeds year after year for a self-sustaining garden.
• Non-GMO Seeds: Plants whose DNA has not been altered in ways that do not occur naturally through traditional breeding methods.

Planting Tips for Success

• Sunlight: Full sun — at least 6 hours of direct sun per day for best root development and sweetness.
• Soil: Loose, well-drained, deep soil free of rocks and clumps. Sandy loam with a pH of 6.0–6.8 is ideal. Amend with compost but avoid fresh manure.
• Planting: Direct sow outdoors 2–4 weeks before last frost. Sow seeds ¼ inch deep, ½ inch apart in rows 12 inches apart.
• Spacing: Thin to 2–4 inches between plants to allow proper root development without crowding.
• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist during germination (10–17 days). Once established, water deeply 1–2 times per week.
• Fertilizing: Apply a low-nitrogen, phosphorus-rich fertilizer at planting. Excess nitrogen promotes leafy tops at the expense of root development.
• Thinning: Critical for proper root formation — thin promptly to avoid forked or stunted roots.
• Harvesting: Ready in approximately 65 days. Harvest when shoulders are visible at soil surface. Loosen soil before pulling to avoid breaking the long roots.

Why Choose David’s Garden Seeds®?

• Veteran-Owned: Supplying premium seeds since 2009.
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• Integrity Pledge: David’s Garden Seeds has taken the Seed Integrity Pledge.
• Vegetable Seed License: David’s Garden Seeds® holds a valid Vegetable Seed License, ensuring our seeds meet state and federal quality standards.
• Great Customer Service: David answers all customer service questions. Usually within a few minutes.

Cooking Methods

• Fresh & Raw: Slice into sticks for crudité platters and dips — the natural sweetness needs no enhancement.
• Roasting: Toss with olive oil, honey, and thyme. Roast at 400°F for 25–30 minutes for deep, caramelized sweetness.
• Juicing: One of the best carrots for fresh juice — high sugar content yields a rich, flavorful glass.
• Glazing: Sauté in butter with maple syrup or brown sugar for a classic glazed carrot side dish.
• Canning & Pickling: The long, uniform roots slice beautifully for pickled carrots, relishes, and water-bath canning.
• Baking: Grate into carrot cake, muffins, or quick breads — the high sugar content enhances baked goods naturally.

Order Tendersweet Carrot Seeds Today

Order yours today and grow your own fresh Tendersweet carrots in your spring and fall gardens.

Nutritional Information

Applies to harvested carrots (not planting seeds). Per 1 medium raw carrot (61g):

• Calories: 25
• Total Fat: 0.1g (0% Daily Value)
• Sodium: 42mg (2% Daily Value)
• Total Carbohydrate: 6g (2% Daily Value)
• Dietary Fiber: 1.7g (6% Daily Value)
• Total Sugars: 2.9g
• Protein: 0.6g
• Vitamin A: 509mcg (57% Daily Value)
• Potassium: 195mg (4% Daily Value)

*Percent Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutritional values are estimates for harvested roots from mature carrot plants.

Important Disclosures

• Variety Disclaimer: Heirloom varieties may exhibit natural variation in size, color, and maturation. Results may vary based on growing conditions, soil type, climate, and gardening practices.
• Seed Storage: Store seeds in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight. Properly stored carrot seeds remain viable for 3–4 years.
• Planting Zones: Grown as a cool-season annual in all USDA zones. Best as a spring or fall crop in Zones 3–10. In Zones 9–11, plant October–February for a winter harvest.

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