Carrot "Solar Yellow"

300 Seeds

Seeding Carrot 'Solar Yellow' is a fun and colorful twist on classic carrots. This heirloom variety produces bright yellow roots that are sweet, crisp, and great for raw eating, roasting, or steaming. Like all carrots, they grow best in cooler weather and loose, deep soil.

Here’s your complete seeding guide:

🥕 Carrot 'Solar Yellow' – Seeding Guide

(Daucus carota subsp. sativus)

📅 When to Sow

Outdoors (direct sow only):

• Spring: 2–4 weeks before last frost

• Fall: 8–10 weeks before first frost
  (Fall carrots tend to be sweeter due to cooler temps)

❗ Carrots do not transplant well, so always sow seeds directly in the ground or final container.

🌱 How to Sow

Soil Preparation:

• Soil should be loose, sandy, and stone-free

• Avoid compacted or rocky soils — these cause forked/misshapen roots

• Work in compost but avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers (they promote leafy growth over root development)

Sowing Instructions:

• Depth: ¼ inch (6 mm)

• Spacing: Sow seeds ½ inch apart in rows

• Row spacing: 12–18 inches apart

• Thinning: Once seedlings are 2 inches tall, thin to 1–2 inches apart

✅ Keep the soil consistently moist during germination — carrots can be slow and fussy to sprout

🌡️ Germination

• Temperature: 55–75°F (13–24°C)

• Time: 10–21 days

• Keep the top layer of soil moist and shaded (use burlap or boards if needed) until sprouts appear

🌞 Growing On

• Water regularly — carrots need consistent moisture

• Mulch lightly to keep soil cool and reduce weeds

• Avoid disturbing roots when weeding

🕒 Days to Harvest

• Matures in 60–75 days

• Harvest when roots are 6–7 inches long and vibrant yellow

• Can be pulled earlier for baby carrots

🪴 Container Growing

• Choose containers at least 12 inches deep

• Use loose, sandy potting mix

• Thin carefully — overcrowding reduces root size

🐝 Bonus Info

• Great in rainbow carrot mixes

• Sweet flavor makes them a kid favorite

• Yellow color comes from xanthophylls, a type of antioxidant