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Heirloom Carrots

(Daucus carota var. sativus)

a deep orange colored heirloom carrot

Coeur de Rouge

A rare heirloom that is believed to have originated in France. It has beautiful orange large roots and stores well. Does well in all types of soil, even clay. Extremely rare.

"Out of Stock"

  • Package Qty: 100 seeds
  • Price: $3.95
a deep orange colored heirloom carrot

Danvers Half Long (1871)

Originated among market gardeners near Danvers, Massachusetts in 1871. The deep orange tapered thick roots grow well in heavy soils and also store well.

  • Package Qty: 400-450 seeds
  • Price: $3.00
a deep orange colored heirloom carrot

Early Scarlet Horn (1600's)

The Early Scarlet Horn Carrot originates from the town of Hoorn in the Netherlands. Horenshce Wortelen (carrots of Hoorn) were common on the Amsterdam market in 1610. The earliest English seedsmen listed Early Horn and Long Orange. The stout carrots are 5-6 inches long and are good for heavy soils. EXTREMELY RARE.

"Out of Stock"

  • Package Qty: 100 seeds
  • Price: $3.95
a yellow heirloom carrot

Jaune de Doubs

aka Jaune Obtuse de Doubs, A French heirloom from the 19th century that originated in the French town of Doubs. It was originally grown as a fodder carrot but is nice for grating into salads or adding to soups and stews. EXTREMELY RARE.

  • Package Qty: 400-450 seeds
  • Price: $3.00
an heirloom carrot

Long Orange Improved

This is an improved selection of the Long Orange carrot that was introduced in 1620. The long tapered roots are tasty and are great keepers. Prefers a loose soil.

"Not Available for 2012"

  • Package Qty: 400-450 seeds
  • Price: $3.00
a purple heirloom carrot

Purple Dragon

A wonderful purple skinned carrot with a yellow orange interior. A more recent selection, but a very good carrot nevertheless. Purple and yellow carrots are believed to have originated in Afghanistan; while the white carrot is native to Europe. The older varieties of purple carrots, such as the Violette de Syrie, turn a brown color when cooked. The Purple Dragon does not turn this color because only its skin is purple. I nice tasting carrot that is mildly sweet and slightly spicy. Great for salads. Your kids will love it!

  • Package Qty: 350 seeds
  • Price: $3.00
an heirloom carrot

Red Core Chantenay

Dark orange roots that are broad and great for heavy clay soils. Very sweet and a good storage carrot.

  • Package Qty: 400-450 seeds
  • Price: $3.00
an heirloom carrot

Scarlet Nantes (1855)

A French variety, Scarlet Nantes was originally developed and released by the French seed house Vilmorin prior to 1855. The long cylindrical tasty orange roots are great for freezing or eating fresh.

  • Package Qty: 400-450 seeds
  • Price: $3.00
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