Carrot Rainbow F1

100 Seeds

Rainbow F1 is a premium hybrid carrot producing a colorful mix of purple, yellow, orange, white, and deep orange roots. The roots are sweet, crisp, and rich in antioxidants, making them excellent for fresh salads, juicing, roasting, steaming, and cooking. It performs best during the Gulf's cool growing season.

Best Planting Time

• October to February (recommended)
• Best root development occurs during cool weather.
• Avoid sowing during the hot summer months, as high temperatures reduce root quality and increase bolting.

Seed Preparation

• No soaking is required.
• Sow fresh, high-quality seeds.
• No cold stratification is needed.

Soil Preparation

Use deep, loose, stone-free, well-drained soil.

Recommended mix:

• 40% Sandy garden soil
• 30% Compost (well-aged)
• 20% Coco peat
• 10% Perlite or coarse sand

Ideal soil pH:

• 6.0–6.8

Avoid fresh manure, as it causes forked and misshapen roots.

Sowing Method

• Sow seeds directly into the garden, as carrots do not transplant well.
• Plant seeds 0.5–1 cm deep.
• Space seeds 2–3 cm apart.
• Thin seedlings to 5–8 cm apart after they develop their first true leaves.

Temperature & Light

• Ideal germination temperature: 15–24°C
• Ideal growing temperature: 15–25°C
• Requires 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
• In warmer Gulf regions, light afternoon shade is beneficial during late spring.

Watering

• Keep the soil consistently moist during germination.
• Water gently and regularly.
• After establishment, water when the top 2–3 cm of soil becomes dry.
• Maintain even moisture to prevent cracked roots.
• Avoid alternating between very dry and very wet soil.

Germination Time

• 10–20 days

Plant Spacing

• 5–8 cm between plants.
• 25–30 cm between rows.

Harvesting

• Harvest approximately 70–90 days after sowing.
• Pull roots when they reach 15–20 cm in length or the desired size.
• Harvest promptly for the best sweetness and texture.

Fertilization

• Mix compost into the soil before planting.
• Apply a low-nitrogen, balanced vegetable fertilizer every 3–4 weeks.
• Excess nitrogen promotes leafy tops rather than quality roots.

Gulf Climate Tips

• Grow only during the cool season.
• Remove stones and hard clods from the soil to produce straight roots.
• Mulch lightly to maintain cool soil and conserve moisture.
• Water early in the morning.
• Monitor for aphids, carrot rust flies (where present), nematodes, leaf blight, and powdery mildew.
• Rainbow F1 grows very well in raised beds, deep containers, vegetable gardens, and kitchen gardens throughout the Gulf.