Sugarsnax 54 Carrot
Best choice for home gardeners seeking sweet, nutrient-dense, cold-hardy carrots.
Discover the exceptional Sugarsnax 54 Carrot, a hybrid variety celebrated for its superior eating quality, offering a delightful sweetness and tender texture. Its rich, dark orange hue signifies a high beta-carotene content, making it a nutritious choice. These carrots produce long, slender roots, approximately 9 inches in length, with robust tops. Ideal for dual-season planting, this cold-hardy variety thrives in full sun and contributes to overall health with its abundant phytonutrient antioxidants. Optimal growth is achieved in loose, well-composted soil with consistent moisture.
$15.35
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Category Rank
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#270 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
+45%
Above average
Maturity
68
/ days from direct seeding
Who it's for
- Busy gardeners wanting easy-to-prep, uniform produce
- Impatient growers seeking a fast-maturing, reliable harvest
- Home cooks prioritizing flavor and crisp texture for fresh eating
Who should skip it
- Homesteaders needing long-term winter root cellar storage
- Budget-conscious gardeners who prefer saving their own seeds
- Beginners looking for low-maintenance, hands-off vegetable crops
Performance breakdown
Flavor Profile
Exceptional sweetness and tender texture set a high bar for home harvests.
Disease Resistance
Strong tolerance to blight and root rot ensures a reliable yield.
Nutritional Density
High beta-carotene levels make this a standout choice for healthy eating.
Growth Versatility
Dual-season planting capability allows for an extended and productive harvest window.
Germination Reliability
Solid baseline germination rates provide consistent results for most home gardeners.
Soil Adaptability
Requires loose, well-composted soil to reach its full nine-inch potential.
Key Specs
Maturity
68 days from direct seeding
Seed Depth
1/4 inch
Seed Spacing
4 seeds per inch
Thinning Requirement
Thin plants to 1–3 inches apart
Row Spacing
9–16 inches
Soil pH Preference
6.0–7.0
Seeds per Gram
Approximately 650–750
Minimum Germination Rate
75%
Features
- Exceptional sweetness and tenderness
- High beta-carotene content
- Produces long, slender 9-inch roots
- Tolerant to blight and root rot
- Hybrid variety for improved performance
- Cold-hardy for extended harvest
- Suitable for dual-season planting
- Rich, dark orange color
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Sugarsnax 54 for its exceptional sweetness and crisp texture, establishing it as a favorite for fresh eating. Gardeners frequently report very high germination rates, confirming the seeds' reliability and making them remarkably easy to grow even for beginners. The uniform size and vibrant color also contribute significantly to the perceived quality. This variety delivers a superior harvest experience, justifying the investment for home growers seeking premium results.
Know before you buy
These carrots typically reach maturity in 68 days from the date of direct seeding.
For the best results, plant in loose, well-composted soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0. Ensuring the soil is free of rocks and debris is essential for the roots to grow straight and reach their full 9-inch length.
No, this variety is not recommended for containers. Because they produce long, 9-inch slender roots, they require the depth and space of an in-ground garden bed to develop properly.
Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep at a rate of 4 seeds per inch. Once the seedlings emerge, thin them so that the remaining plants are spaced 1 to 3 inches apart to give each carrot enough room to mature.
Yes, the Sugarsnax 54 is a hybrid variety specifically bred for improved performance, including notable tolerance to blight and root rot.
Being cold-hardy, this variety can be planted for both summer and fall harvests. Its ability to withstand cooler temperatures makes it a versatile choice for extending your growing season.
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