Bolero Carrot
Best reliable carrot for home gardeners seeking high-yield, disease-resistant harvests.
Bolero Carrot is a vibrant orange Nantes variety, celebrated for its uniform, 6-8 inch roots that are both sweet and crunchy, perfect for snacking. This hybrid variety boasts a high yield potential and maintains its delightful flavor even after extended storage. It grows to about 1 ½ inches in diameter with a 10-inch tall, dark green top. Bolero carrots are known for their resilience, showing resistance to Alternaria Blight and Powdery Mildew, making them a reliable choice for your garden.
$16.80
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
270
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#270 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
+58%
Above average
Days to Maturity
75
/ days
Who it's for
- Organic gardeners seeking reliable, disease-free harvests
- Homesteaders planning for long-term winter food storage
- Home cooks wanting consistent, uniform roots for easy prep
Who should skip it
- Impatient growers looking for a quick, early-season harvest
- Beginners gardening in hot, arid, or unpredictable climates
- Gardeners with rocky, shallow, or compacted soil conditions
Performance breakdown
Disease Resistance
Robust defense against Alternaria Blight and Powdery Mildew ensures reliable harvests.
Storage Longevity
Retains exceptional sweetness and crunch long after being pulled from soil.
Yield Potential
Heavy-yielding hybrid genetics provide a consistent and abundant garden output.
Culinary Versatility
Perfectly sized roots excel in both fresh snacking and long-term storage.
Growing Adaptability
Cold-hardy nature allows for successful cultivation across multiple growing seasons.
Root Uniformity
Consistent shape and size make for a professional-looking harvest every time.
Key Specs
Days to Maturity
75 days
Root Length
6–8 inches
Root Diameter
1 ½ inches
Top Height
10 inches
Seed Depth
¼ inch
Seed Spacing
4 per inch
Row Spacing
9–16 inches
Seed Life
3 Years
Features
- Uniformly shaped, sweet, crunchy roots
- Heavy yielding variety
- Maintains sweet flavor after storage
- Cold-hardy and dual-season adaptable
- Resistant to common blights and mildews
- Hybrid seed for robust growth
- Excellent for fresh eating and storage
What customers say
Gardeners consistently celebrate the Bolero carrot for its exceptional reliability and high yield potential. Customers frequently note outstanding germination rates, confirming this variety is an easy win even in challenging soil. The resulting carrots are described as sweet, crisp, and perfect for long term storage, underscoring its reputation as a high quality, dependable choice that delivers excellent results season after season.
Know before you buy
Bolero carrots typically reach maturity in 75 days. You can expect 6-8 inch roots that are ready for harvest once they reach about 1 ½ inches in diameter.
Yes, Bolero is highly regarded for its storage capabilities. They maintain their sweet, crunchy flavor profile well even after being stored for an extended period.
For optimal growth, sow the seeds at a depth of ¼ inch with a spacing of 4 seeds per inch. Rows should be spaced between 9 and 16 inches apart to allow for proper root development.
Bolero carrots thrive in full sun but are adaptable enough to grow in partial sun conditions. Ensure they receive consistent, moderate watering throughout the growing season.
This hybrid variety is specifically bred for resistance to common garden issues like Alternaria Blight and Powdery Mildew. This makes them a more reliable choice for gardeners looking to avoid crop loss from these specific diseases.
Because Bolero is a hybrid variety, the seeds saved from your harvest will not produce plants that are identical to the parent. For the best results, it is recommended to purchase fresh seeds each season.
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