Deep Scarlet Roots
Produces attractive red to deep scarlet carrots that add distinctive color to homegrown vegetable harvests.
Kyoto Red Carrot Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Kyoto Red Carrot Seeds
Kyoto Red Carrot, scientifically known as Daucus carota, is a traditional Japanese heirloom variety originating from the Kyoto region of Japan. It is known for its long, tapered, deep scarlet-red roots with a sweet, tender texture and distinctive flavor. These colorful carrots are excellent for fresh eating, salads, roasting, steaming, and juicing. Kyoto Red carrots are particularly suited to cool-season gardening, with their rich red color becoming deeper under cooler growing conditions. They make an excellent addition to vegetable gardens, raised beds, and home food gardens.
Japanese Heirloom
Deep Red Roots
Sweet Flavor
Cool-Season Vegetable
Key Features
Sweet and Tender Flavor
Develops naturally sweet, tender roots with a smooth texture suitable for fresh eating and cooking.
Japanese Heirloom Variety
A traditional Kintoki-type carrot associated with the Kyoto region of Japan and Japanese culinary traditions.
Versatile Kitchen Use
Suitable for fresh salads, homemade juices, roasting, grilling, steaming, and other vegetable dishes.
Product Highlights
Traditional Japanese heirloom carrot
Long, tapered red roots
Sweet and fruity flavor
Tender and smooth texture
Roots can reach 10–16 inches
Excellent for fresh carrot juice
Suitable for fall and winter gardening
Ideal for salads and roasted dishes
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Daucus carota var. sativus |
| Common Name | Kyoto Red Carrot; Kintoki Carrot |
| Plant Family | Apiaceae |
| Seed Type | Open-Pollinated Heirloom Vegetable Seeds |
| Plant Type | Cool-Season Root Vegetable |
| Growth Habit | Upright Leafy Tops with Tapered Taproots |
| Root Color | Scarlet Red to Deep Red |
| Root Shape | Long and Tapered |
| Root Length | Approximately 10–16 Inches |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Grown as an Annual Vegetable; Seasonal suitability depends on local climate |
| Planting Season | Late Summer to Fall; Spring Planting May Suit Cooler Climates |
| Seed Starting | Direct Sowing Recommended |
| Germination Time | Approximately 12–20 Days |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 60–75°F (16–24°C) |
| Days to Maturity | Approximately 70–90 Days, Depending on Growing Conditions |
| Sunlight | Full Sun |
| Soil Requirements | Loose, Fertile, Deep, and Well-Drained Sandy Loam Soil |
| Watering | Regular and Consistent Moisture |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 2–3 Inches After Thinning |
| Row Spacing | Approximately 12 Inches |
| Harvesting | Harvest When Roots Reach Desired Size and Develop Deep Red Color |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Garden Soil
Choose a sunny growing location with loose, deep, fertile, and well-drained soil. Remove stones and hard clumps to encourage straight, well-shaped carrot roots.
Choose a sunny growing location with loose, deep, fertile, and well-drained soil. Remove stones and hard clumps to encourage straight, well-shaped carrot roots.
Step 2: Sow the Seeds
Directly sow Kyoto Red Carrot seeds approximately 1/8–1/4 inch deep in prepared soil. Space the rows about 12 inches apart and cover the seeds lightly with fine soil.
Directly sow Kyoto Red Carrot seeds approximately 1/8–1/4 inch deep in prepared soil. Space the rows about 12 inches apart and cover the seeds lightly with fine soil.
Step 3: Maintain Soil Moisture
Water gently after sowing and keep the soil consistently moist until seedlings emerge. Carrot seeds can germinate slowly, so avoid allowing the soil surface to dry out.
Water gently after sowing and keep the soil consistently moist until seedlings emerge. Carrot seeds can germinate slowly, so avoid allowing the soil surface to dry out.
Step 4: Thin and Maintain the Plants
Once seedlings develop, thin them to approximately 2–3 inches apart. Cut unwanted seedlings at soil level rather than pulling them to avoid disturbing neighboring carrot roots. Remove weeds and maintain regular watering.
Once seedlings develop, thin them to approximately 2–3 inches apart. Cut unwanted seedlings at soil level rather than pulling them to avoid disturbing neighboring carrot roots. Remove weeds and maintain regular watering.
Step 5: Harvest the Red Carrots
Harvest approximately 70–90 days after sowing, depending on growing conditions. Loosen the surrounding soil before pulling the roots. Cooler growing conditions can help develop the characteristic deeper red color and sweet flavor.
Harvest approximately 70–90 days after sowing, depending on growing conditions. Loosen the surrounding soil before pulling the roots. Cooler growing conditions can help develop the characteristic deeper red color and sweet flavor.
Grow Beautifully Sweet Kyoto Red Carrots
Bring traditional Japanese heirloom flavor to your vegetable garden with Kyoto Red Carrot Seeds. These distinctive carrots produce long, deep red roots with a sweet, tender texture that makes them wonderful for fresh salads, homemade juices, and roasted dishes. With loose soil, consistent moisture, and suitable cool-season growing conditions, you can enjoy cultivating this unique red carrot variety in your home garden.
Frequently Asked Questions
Discover helpful answers about Kyoto Red Carrot growing seasons, root color, and traditional Japanese culinary uses.
When should you plant Kyoto Red Carrots for the best harvest?
Kyoto Red Carrots are particularly suitable for late-summer and fall planting in regions with mild winters. Growing them during cooler weather can help develop their characteristic deep red color and sweet flavor. In colder regions, spring planting may also be suitable when the soil is workable and temperatures are favorable.
Why do Kyoto Red Carrots become darker red in winter?
Cooler growing temperatures can intensify the red pigmentation of Kyoto Red Carrots, giving mature roots a richer scarlet to deep red appearance. This seasonal color development is one of the distinctive characteristics of this Japanese heirloom variety. The exact color can vary with temperature, maturity, and growing conditions.
What are Kyoto Red Carrots traditionally used for in Japanese cooking?
Kyoto Red Carrots, also known as Kintoki-type carrots, are traditionally associated with Japanese New Year dishes. Their bright red color and sweet flavor make them suitable for decorative vegetable preparations, salads, simmered dishes, and special holiday meals. They can also be enjoyed fresh, roasted, steamed, or made into carrot juice.