Oatmeal Farm Network | Carrot Varietals

Varietal Name	Description	Soil Texture	pH Range	Organic Matter	Salinity Level	Hardiness Zone	Humidity	Water (in/wk)
Amsterdam	A variety known for its fine quality and smooth texture.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Low (1% - 2%)	2 - 4	8A	Low
Autumn King	Late-season variety known for its large size and sweet flavor.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Low (1% - 2%)	2 - 4	8A	Low	1 - 3
Bolero (Carrot)	A hybrid variety known for uniformity and sweetness, excellent for storage.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Low (1% - 2%)	2 - 4	8A	Low	1 - 3
Bunching Carrot	A small carrot variety that grows in clusters, great for early harvest and fresh consumption.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Low (1% - 2%)	2 - 4	8A	Low	1 - 3
Chantenay	A short, thick carrot with a sweet taste, great for cooking and ideal for heavier soils.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Low (1% - 2%)	2 - 4	8A	Low	1 - 3
Chantenay Red Core	A specific type of Chantenay with a red core that is exceptionally sweet.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Low (1% - 2%)	2 - 4	8A	Low	1 - 3
Cosmic Purple	A striking carrot with a purple skin and orange core, known for its sweet flavor and high antioxidant content.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Low (1% - 2%)	2 - 4	8A	Low	1 - 3
Cylindra (Carrot)	An elongated carrot variety, excellent for canning and known for its mild flavor.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Low (1% - 2%)	2 - 4	8A	Low
Danvers	A robust carrot variety with a tapered shape, good for storage and has a sweet flavor.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Low (1% - 2%)	2 - 4	8A	Low	1 - 3
Deep Purple	Rich purple color on the outside with a sweet orange interior.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Low (1% - 2%)	2 - 4	8A	Low	1 - 3
F1 Hybrid	Specific hybrid carrot varieties bred for traits like flavor or disease resistance.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Low (1% - 2%)	2 - 4	8A	Low	1 - 3
Giant Carrot	A large-sized carrot variety known for its size and sweetness.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Low (1% - 2%)	2 - 4	8A	Low
Golden Nugget (Carrot)	A sweet, golden-orange carrot that is crunchy and flavorful.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Low (1% - 2%)	2 - 4	8A	Low
Hokkaido	A Japanese variety that is short and stocky with a very sweet flavor.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Low (1% - 2%)	2 - 4	8A	Low	1 - 3
Imperator	A long, tapered carrot known for its sweetness and crispness, often found in grocery stores.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Low (1% - 2%)	2 - 4	8A	Low	1 - 3
Kuroda	A Japanese variety that is short and thick, known for its sweetness and good storage capability.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Low (1% - 2%)	2 - 4	8A	Low	1 - 3
Long White	A white carrot variety that is milder in flavor, often used in cooking.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Low (1% - 2%)	2 - 4	8A	Low
Mokum	An early, sweet carrot variety that is great for fresh eating.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Low (1% - 2%)	2 - 4	8A	Low
Nantes	A sweet, cylindrical carrot with a smooth texture, often used for fresh eating and juicing.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Low (1% - 2%)	2 - 4	8A	Low	1 - 3
Nantes Half Long	Shorter version of Nantes carrots, good for deep containers.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Low (1% - 2%)	2 - 4	8A	Low	1 - 3
Napoli	A sweet, cylindrical carrot variety that is known for its excellent flavor.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Low (1% - 2%)	2 - 4	8A	Low	1 - 3
Orange Dragon	Heirloom variety known for vibrant color and sweet flavor.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Low (1% - 2%)	2 - 4	8A	Low	1 - 3
Oxheart	A heart-shaped carrot with a rich flavor, often used in soups and stews for its sweetness.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Low (1% - 2%)	2 - 4	8A	Low	1 - 3
Paris Market	Round and sweet, suitable for small spaces and container gardening.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Low (1% - 2%)	2 - 4	8A	Low	1 - 3
Parisian	A round carrot that is small and sweet, perfect for containers and small gardens.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Low (1% - 2%)	2 - 4	8A	Low	1 - 3
Purple Dragon	A unique variety with a purple exterior and orange interior, offering a slightly spicy flavor.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Low (1% - 2%)	2 - 4	8A	Low	1 - 3
Pusa Kesar	An Indian variety known for its rich orange color and high sweetness.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Low (1% - 2%)	2 - 4	8A	Low
Rainbow Carrots	A mix of carrots in various colors offering different flavors and nutrients.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Low (1% - 2%)	2 - 4	8A	Low	1 - 3
Sativus Carrot	Cultivated variety of carrot, grown for its edible root.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	< 2	11B	Moderate	0.75 - 1.25
Scarlet Nantes	Bright red variety of Nantes carrot known for its sweetness and smooth texture.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Low (1% - 2%)	2 - 4	8A	Low	1 - 3
Sunchoke	Also known as Jerusalem artichoke, it has a sweet, nutty flavor and is often mistaken for a carrot.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Low (1% - 2%)	2 - 4	8A	Low	1 - 3
Sweetness	A hybrid variety known for its exceptional sweetness.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Low (1% - 2%)	2 - 4	8A	Low
Taylors Gold (Carrot)	A unique orange variety known for its sweetness and juiciness.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Low (1% - 2%)	2 - 4	8A	Low
Tender Sweet	A very sweet carrot variety that is particularly tender, ideal for fresh eating.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Low (1% - 2%)	2 - 4	8A	Low	1 - 3
Tenderheart	A sweet and tender carrot variety, perfect for fresh eating and salads.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Low (1% - 2%)	2 - 4	8A	Low
Tonda di Parigi	A round French variety that is sweet and tender, ideal for fresh eating and salads.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Low (1% - 2%)	2 - 4	8A	Low	1 - 3
Viking (Carrot)	Thick and sweet carrot that grows well in poor soil.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Low (1% - 2%)	2 - 4	8A	Low	1 - 3
White Carrot	A less common variety that is mild in flavor, often used in soups and stews.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Low (1% - 2%)	2 - 4	8A	Low	1 - 3
Yellow Carrot	A sweet and crunchy carrot with a bright yellow color, high in lutein and good for fresh eating.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Low (1% - 2%)	2 - 4	8A	Low	1 - 3