GIANTS OF COLMAR
Best heirloom carrot for home gardeners seeking a reliable winter harvest.
Discover the Giants of Colmar carrot, an heirloom variety perfect for extending your harvest into the winter. These carrots produce substantial, orange, conical roots reaching an impressive 11-12 inches in length. Known for their resistance to splitting, they offer flexible harvesting and a wonderfully sweet, delicious flavor. Ideal for direct sowing, this variety provides a satisfying yield for home gardeners, bringing a taste of heritage to your table even in colder weather.
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#270 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
-51%
Below average
Days to maturity
75
/ days
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking impressive, high-quality yields for the kitchen
- Homesteaders planning for long-term winter food storage
- Home cooks prioritizing mild, versatile flavors in their produce
Who should skip it
- Impatient growers needing a quick turnaround for their harvest
- Urban gardeners working with limited raised bed space
- Beginners overwhelmed by frequent pest management requirements
Performance breakdown
Winter Hardiness
Exceptional cold tolerance extends the harvest well into the winter months.
Root Structural Integrity
High resistance to splitting ensures a clean, professional-looking harvest every time.
Flavor Profile
Delivers a reliably sweet and crisp taste that defines heirloom quality.
Germination Reliability
Standard germination rates provide a predictable foundation for home garden success.
Ease of Sowing
Available pelleted options significantly simplify the precision planting process for gardeners.
Yield Potential
Produces substantial, long roots that maximize output per square foot.
Key Specs
Days to maturity
75 days
Soil Temperature for Germination
45–85°F
Seed Depth
1/4"
Seed Spacing
4 per inch
Thin Plants to
1–3 inches apart
Minimum Germination Rate
75%
Seed Life
3 years
Seed count
Approximately 650–750 seeds per gram
Features
- Heirloom variety for garden heritage
- Excellent winter crop performance
- Roots resist splitting
- Produces long, substantial roots
- Sweet and delicious flavor
- Great for direct sowing
- Pelleted seed option available
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the 'GIANTS OF COLMAR' carrot seeds for their exceptional size and superior flavor. Reviewers confirm these carrots truly earn the 'Giant' name, producing substantial roots far larger than typical varieties. The flavor is consistently described as remarkably sweet and crisp, making them excellent for immediate enjoyment or storage. Germination is reported as high and reliable, contributing to a positive experience. While the seed quality is superb, achieving maximum size demands deep, loose soil. Gardeners who provided optimal conditions found this variety highly rewarding, offering superior quantity and quality, resulting in excellent perceived value.
Know before you buy
These carrots typically reach maturity in 75 days. Because they are an excellent winter crop, you can plant them in late summer or fall to enjoy a harvest well into the colder months.
For best results, sow the seeds at a depth of 1/4 inch. Ensure your soil is well-worked and loose to accommodate the long, 11-12 inch roots these carrots produce.
The variety is the same, but the form differs for ease of planting. Pelleted seeds are coated in a natural material to make them larger and easier to handle, which is particularly helpful for precise spacing during direct sowing.
Yes, thinning is essential for these large roots to develop properly. Once the seedlings are established, thin them to 1–3 inches apart to give each carrot enough room to reach its full size.
No, this heirloom variety is specifically noted for its resistance to splitting. This makes them a reliable choice for gardeners who want to leave their carrots in the ground longer for a staggered harvest.
Yes, these seeds have a viable life of approximately 3 years when stored in a cool, dry, and dark location. Always check for a minimum germination rate of 75% to ensure the best success in subsequent years.
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