Carrot Rainbow F1

100 Seeds

Seeding Carrot 'Rainbow F1' is a colorful and productive way to grow sweet, tender roots in a mix of purple, red, orange, yellow, and white. As an F1 hybrid, this blend offers uniform germination, vigor, and consistent sizing, making it ideal for home gardens or raised beds.

Here’s your complete seeding guide:

🥕 Carrot 'Rainbow F1' – Seeding Guide

(Daucus carota – F1 hybrid mix of colored carrots)

📅 When to Sow

✅ Outdoors (direct sow only):

• Spring: 2–4 weeks before your last frost

• Fall: 8–10 weeks before your first frost
  (Fall crops often have the best flavor due to cool temps)

🚫 Carrots do not transplant well, so direct sow only

🌱 How to Sow

Soil Prep:

• Use loose, deep, stone-free soil — at least 10–12 inches deep

• Sandy loam is ideal

• Work in compost, but avoid heavy nitrogen (can cause forked roots)

Sowing Instructions:

• Depth: ¼ inch (6 mm)

• Spacing:

  • Sow seeds about ½ inch (1.25 cm) apart in rows

  • Thin to 1–2 inches apart once true leaves appear

• Row spacing: 12–18 inches

🧂 Mix seeds with sand for even sowing
🪴 Great in deep containers or raised beds

🌡️ Germination

• Temperature: 50–75°F (10–24°C)

• Time: 7–21 days (can be slow)

• Keep surface moist — dry soil = poor germination

• Consider covering with burlap or cardboard until sprouted

🌿 After Germination

• Thin carefully to avoid disturbing roots

• Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy

• Mulch lightly to retain moisture and reduce weeds

🕒 Days to Harvest

• 75–80 days for full-size carrots

• Can harvest earlier for baby carrots (around 55–60 days)

• Roots typically reach 6–8 inches long when mature

🌈 What to Expect

• A vibrant mix of colors:

  • Purple (often orange or yellow inside)

  • Red (lycopene-rich)

  • Yellow (xanthophylls for eye health)

  • White (mild and sweet)

  • Orange (beta-carotene-rich)

🎨 All colors cook and taste similarly, but some may fade when cooked — enjoy raw for full visual impact!

🪴 Tips for Success

• Water consistently — uneven moisture causes cracking or forked roots

• Avoid overcrowding

• Good companion for onions, leeks, lettuce, radishes

• Avoid planting near dill or parsnip (similar pests)