{"product_id":"kyoto-red-carrot-heirloom-seeds","title":"Kyoto Red Carrot Seeds","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKyoto Red Carrot, Heirloom Seeds — The Sacred Japanese Kintoki Carrot Eaten on New Year’s Day\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eKyoto Red (\u003cem\u003eDaucus carota\u003c\/em\u003e) is a celebrated Japanese heirloom vegetable — a \u003cem\u003edento yasai\u003c\/em\u003e (traditional vegetable) grown near Kyoto for centuries, where these Kintoki-type carrots are eaten on New Year’s Day, often carved into plum blossoms to represent fertility and good fortune. Glossy, deep scarlet roots grow 10–12 inches long with exceptional tender-crisp texture and remarkably sweet flavor with delicate earthy and watermelon-like undertones. The vibrant red color develops when roots reach 3 inches and deepens beautifully in cool weather. Excellent for juicing, roasting, grilling, steaming, and fresh eating. Frost-hardy with excellent storage quality. 70–90 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow Kyoto Red?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSacred Japanese heirloom\u003c\/strong\u003e — eaten on New Year’s Day, carved into plum blossoms for good fortune\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlossy deep scarlet roots\u003c\/strong\u003e — 10–12 inches, color deepens in cool weather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweet with watermelon-like undertones\u003c\/strong\u003e — exceptional tender-crisp texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost-hardy with excellent storage\u003c\/strong\u003e — reliable late-season and storage carrot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile in the kitchen\u003c\/strong\u003e — juicing, roasting, grilling, steaming, and fresh eating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-pollinated heirloom\u003c\/strong\u003e — save seed year after year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirect sow in fall or early spring in full sun. Sow seeds ⅛ inch deep, 2–3 inches apart in fertile, loose, well-drained soil at 50–75°F. Thin to 2–3 inches. Keep soil consistently moist. Color develops when roots reach 3 inches and deepens in cool weather. Harvest at 70–90 days. Excellent in containers — use pots at least 10 inches deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70–90 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoot Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–12 inches, deep scarlet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSweet, tender-crisp, watermelon-like undertones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eDaucus carota\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeirloom, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO, Annual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 plants per sq ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePacked and shipped by Box Garden Seeds LLC — heirloom seeds grown without GMOs, selected for flavor, resilience, and your garden’s success.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Box Garden Seeds LLC","offers":[{"title":"~100+ Seeds","offer_id":43089238098054,"sku":"100-91-126-2030","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/3330\/files\/il_fullxfull.7705411937_p8xi.jpg?v=1770127813","url":"https:\/\/bgseedsllc.com\/products\/kyoto-red-carrot-heirloom-seeds","provider":"Box Garden Seeds LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}