Yellowstone Carrot, Heirloom Seeds

Yellowstone Carrot, Heirloom Seeds — The Ancient Yellow Carrot With Sweet Crunchy Flavor and Eye-Health Benefits

Yellowstone (Daucus carota) is a beautiful yellow heirloom carrot with roots in the Middle East dating back to the 900s — yellow was the original carrot color long before orange became dominant. Lemon-yellow roots with sweet, bright yellow flesh are crunchy, full of juice, and distinctively flavored. The xanthophylls that give Yellowstone its color are associated with good eye health. Drought-tolerant and suitable for summer to fall crops, Yellowstone is a reliable and delicious variety that stands out in the garden and at the market. 60 days.

Why Grow Yellowstone?

• Ancient Middle Eastern heirloom — yellow carrots cultivated since the 900s
• Sweet, crunchy, full of juice — distinctive flavor unlike orange varieties
• Xanthophylls for eye health — nutritional benefits beyond beta-carotene
• Drought-tolerant — reliable in dry conditions
• Summer to fall crop — withstands dry conditions well
• Open-pollinated heirloom — save seed year after year

Growing Notes

Direct sow outdoors 2–4 weeks before last frost or in late summer for fall harvest. Sow seeds ⅛ inch deep in loose, deep, well-draining soil. Thin to 2–3 inches apart. Full sun. Keep soil consistently moist until germination. Harvest at 60 days when roots reach desired size.

Days to maturity: 60 days
Root color: Lemon-yellow with bright yellow flesh
Packet size: 0.7 g / 500+ seeds
Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated, Annual
Spacing: 16 plants per sq ft
Sun: Full sun
USDA Zones: 3–9