Yellowstone Carrot Seed
Best colorful root vegetable for gardeners seeking extended cold-weather harvests.
Discover the Yellowstone carrot, a vibrant lemon-yellow Imperator variety maturing in approximately 70 days. This versatile carrot is perfect for both cooking and adding a splash of color to raw vegetable platters. Growing up to 9 inches long with broad shoulders, Yellowstone carrots store exceptionally well in the ground, making them ideal for late summer planting and winter harvests. As an open-pollinated and cold-hardy variety, it offers dual-season planting capabilities and is suitable for extending your gardening season. For best results, ensure deep, loose soil preparation to encourage straight root development.
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Price vs Category Average
-51%
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Days to Maturity
70
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Who it's for
- Homesteaders planning for long-term winter food storage
- Health-conscious gardeners seeking nutrient-dense, colorful produce
- Home cooks prioritizing superior flavor and crisp texture
Who should skip it
- Gardeners working with heavy, rocky, or clay-based soil
- Beginners intimidated by high-maintenance germination and thinning
- Impatient growers looking for a fast-maturing early harvest
Performance breakdown
Storage Longevity
Exceptional in-ground storage keeps harvests fresh well into the winter months.
Culinary Versatility
Bright color and sweet flavor profile excel in both raw and cooked dishes.
Seasonal Flexibility
Cold-hardy genetics allow for reliable dual-season planting and extended harvest windows.
Growth Difficulty
Requires deep, loose soil preparation to ensure straight, high-quality root development.
Seed Viability
Three-year shelf life provides excellent value for long-term garden planning.
Genetic Purity
Open-pollinated status makes this an ideal choice for sustainable seed saving.
Key Specs
Days to Maturity
70 days
Variety Type
Imperator
Seed Depth
1/4 inch
Seed Spacing
4 per inch
Thin Plants to
1–3 inches
Row Spacing
9–16 inches
Soil pH Requirement
6.0-7.0
Seed Life
3 Years
Features
- Lemon yellow color throughout
- Stores well in the ground
- Cold-hardy for extended season
- Dual-season planting capability
- Open-pollinated for seed saving
- Imperator type with broad shoulders
- Flavor improves after frost
What customers say
Gardeners consistently highlight the Yellowstone Carrot Seed's exceptional reliability and quality. Reviews frequently mention impressive germination rates, establishing these seeds as a trustworthy choice for consistent yields. Consumers love the resulting carrots, praising their vibrant yellow color and distinctly sweet, crisp flavor. This variety proves to be a reliable producer, offering excellent quality produce that justifies the investment for home growers seeking dependable results.
Know before you buy
Yellowstone carrots typically reach maturity in approximately 70 days after planting.
Yes, this variety is cold-hardy and stores exceptionally well in the ground. In fact, their flavor often improves after exposure to frost, making them an excellent choice for late-season harvests.
Because Yellowstone is an Imperator type that grows up to 9 inches long, it requires deep, loose, and well-tilled soil. This ensures the roots can grow straight without encountering obstructions that might cause them to fork or stunt.
No, these carrots are not recommended for containers. Their long, 9-inch root structure requires the depth and space of an in-ground garden bed to develop properly.
Yes, Yellowstone is an open-pollinated variety, which means you can save the seeds from your harvest to plant in future seasons.
Sow the seeds at a depth of 1/4 inch with a density of 4 seeds per inch. Once the seedlings emerge, thin them to 1–3 inches apart to give each carrot enough room to develop its broad shoulders.
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