Carrot "Lunar White"

200 Seeds

Seeding Carrot 'Lunar White'—an heirloom variety with creamy white roots—is a great way to grow something both visually striking and subtly sweet in your garden. Like other carrots, it thrives in cool weather and loose, stone-free soil.

🥕 Carrot ‘Lunar White’ – Seeding Guide

🌿 Quick Facts

• Type: Heirloom carrot (Daucus carota subsp. sativus)

• Root color: White to pale ivory

• Flavor: Mild and sweet

• Shape: Long, tapering roots

• Days to maturity: ~70–80 days

• Best seasons: Spring and fall (cool-season crop)

📅 When to Sow

Successive sowings every 2–3 weeks ensure a steady harvest.

🌱 Sowing Instructions

1. Prepare a bed with loose, well-drained, deep soil free of stones (raised beds work well).

2. Sow seeds ¼ inch (6 mm) deep in rows.

3. Row spacing: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)

4. In-row spacing: Thin seedlings to 1–2 inches (2.5–5 cm) apart once 1–2 inches tall.

5. Germination time: 10–21 days (carrot seeds are slow and need consistent moisture).

6. Keep soil moist (use shade cloth or mulch if sowing in summer).

🌞 Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun

• Soil: Loose, sandy loam is best; avoid compacted or rocky soil

• Watering: Keep evenly moist; avoid letting soil dry out during root formation

• Feeding: Mix in compost before sowing; avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers

✂️ Thinning & Care

• Thin gradually to avoid disturbing neighbors

• Mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds

• Avoid disturbing roots during weeding

🧺 Harvesting

• Ready in 70–80 days or when roots are ¾–1 inch in diameter

• Loosen soil with a fork and gently pull by the tops

• Roots can remain in ground in cool weather but should be harvested before soil freezes

🌾 Companion Planting

• Grows well with: onions, leeks, lettuce, radishes

• Avoid planting near: dill, parsnip, or aggressive root crops

✅ Tips for Success

• Pre-soak seeds for 12 hours to speed up germination

• Use row covers early on to prevent carrot rust fly

• Great for cooking, roasting, and raw snacking