Tendersweet Carrot, Heirloom Seeds

Tendersweet Carrot — The Coreless Heirloom Built for Juicing, Canning & Fresh Eating

Tendersweet is the carrot for gardeners who want maximum flavor and versatility from a single variety. A true coreless type, it produces beautiful 10-inch, deep orange roots that are 1½ inches wide, tapered at the ends, and topped with distinctive purple-tinged leaves. The deep orange flesh holds its color through cooking — no fading, no loss of vibrancy — making it exceptional for canning, juicing, and eating raw. It also freezes better than the similar Imperator type, making it a standout choice for preserving the harvest.

Sweet, tender, and productive, Tendersweet is equally at home in raised beds, containers, and open garden rows.

Why Grow Tendersweet?

• Truly coreless — tender all the way through, no tough center
• Deep orange flesh that won’t fade — holds color through cooking and canning
• 10 inches long, 1½ inches wide — substantial, well-formed roots
• Freezes better than Imperator — excellent for long-term storage
• Ideal for juicing, canning & fresh eating — versatile in the kitchen
• Open-pollinated heirloom — save seed year after year

Growing Notes

Direct sow outdoors 2–4 weeks before last frost in loose, deep, well-draining soil free of rocks and clumps. Sow seeds ¼ inch deep, ½ inch apart, in rows 12 inches apart. Thin to 2–3 inches for full-sized roots. Water consistently and evenly — irregular watering causes cracking. Harvest at 70 days or when roots reach desired size.

Packed and shipped by Box Garden Seeds LLC — heirloom seeds grown without GMOs, selected for flavor, resilience, and your garden’s success.