{"product_id":"carrot-tendersweet-1000-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","title":"Carrot Tendersweet 1000 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrow the sweetest and most tender carrots with \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(221, 139, 33);\"\u003eCarrot Tendersweet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(17, 64, 13);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Rate: 85%. Test Date: 8\/25. OSI.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Carrot Tendersweet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnmatched Sweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the sweetest carrot varieties available — natural sugars intensify after a light frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoreless Roots:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produces long, 9–10 inch tender roots with a vibrant orange hue and no tough core.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect for fresh eating, cooking, canning, pickling, baking, and juicing.\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 of direct sun per day for best root development and sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow outdoors 2–4 weeks before last frost. Sow seeds ¼ inch deep, ½ inch apart in rows 12 inches apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin to 2–4 inches between plants to allow proper root development without crowding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil consistently moist during germination (10–17 days). Once established, water deeply 1–2 times per week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a low-nitrogen, phosphorus-rich fertilizer at planting. Excess nitrogen promotes leafy tops at the expense of root development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThinning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Critical for proper root formation — thin promptly to avoid forked or stunted roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ready in approximately 65 days. Harvest when shoulders are visible at soil surface. Loosen soil before pulling to avoid breaking the long roots.\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 \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(7, 13, 115);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Seed Integrity Pledge\" href=\"https:\/\/www.safeseedpledge.org\/\" style=\"color: rgb(7, 13, 115);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSeed Integrity Pledge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Seed License:\u003c\/strong\u003e David’s Garden Seeds® holds a valid Vegetable Seed License, ensuring our seeds meet state and federal quality standards.\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\u003eFresh \u0026amp; Raw:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slice into sticks for crudité platters and dips — the natural sweetness needs no enhancement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoasting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toss with olive oil, honey, and thyme. Roast at 400°F for 25–30 minutes for deep, caramelized sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJuicing:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the best carrots for fresh juice — high sugar content yields a rich, flavorful glass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlazing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sauté in butter with maple syrup or brown sugar for a classic glazed carrot side dish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCanning \u0026amp; Pickling:\u003c\/strong\u003e The long, uniform roots slice beautifully for pickled carrots, relishes, and water-bath canning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grate into carrot cake, muffins, or quick breads — the high sugar content enhances baked goods naturally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(238, 23, 58);\"\u003eOrder Tendersweet Carrot Seeds Today\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eOrder yours today and grow your own fresh Tendersweet carrots in your spring and fall gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eApplies to harvested carrots (not planting seeds). 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