Yellowstone Carrot
Best vibrant root vegetable for home gardeners seeking reliable, sweet harvests.
Discover the Yellowstone Carrot, an exceptionally productive and adaptable open-pollinated variety. These carrots boast striking, long, sunflower-yellow roots reaching about 9 inches, paired with strong, feathery tops ideal for bunching. Maturing in approximately 70 days, they offer a mild, sweet flavor, especially when harvested young for a tender treat. This variety is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking reliable performance and vibrant color in their vegetable patch, thriving in full sun.
$4.15
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
3000
/ 5876
#3000 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
-61%
Below average
Days to Maturity
70
/ days
Who it's for
- Market gardeners and chefs seeking vibrant, eye-catching produce
- Home cooks prioritizing flavor and crisp texture for fresh eating
- Sustainable gardeners interested in seed saving and organic practices
Who should skip it
- Health-focused growers prioritizing high beta-carotene nutritional content
- Gardeners working with heavy, rocky, or compacted soil types
- Impatient growers looking for a quick-turnaround harvest
Performance breakdown
Yield Reliability
Highly adaptable genetics ensure consistent harvests across diverse garden environments.
Disease Resistance
Robust intermediate resistance protects against common blight and rot issues.
Harvest Versatility
Strong, healthy tops make these ideal for attractive market-style bunching.
Flavor Profile
Delivers a mild, sweet crunch that shines when harvested young.
Growth Speed
Seventy-day maturity offers a reliable timeline for mid-season garden planning.
Visual Appeal
Striking sunflower-yellow roots provide a vibrant aesthetic for any vegetable patch.
Key Specs
Days to Maturity
70 days
Root Size
9 inches
Sowing Depth
1/4-1/2"
Row Spacing
18-24"
Seeds per oz
11,000-37,500 (24,250 avg)
Resistance
Intermediate Resistance to Alternaria Leaf Blight
Resistance
Intermediate Resistance to Black Rot
Resistance
Intermediate Resistance to Liquorice Rot
Features
- Striking sunflower-yellow roots
- Strong tops ideal for bunching
- Extremely productive and adaptable
- Mild, sweet flavor when young
- Produces 9-inch roots
- Open-Pollinated variety
- Easy to grow
- 70 Days to Maturity
What customers say
The Yellowstone Carrot is highly celebrated for its exceptional visual appeal and superior flavor. Gardeners consistently love the striking deep yellow color, which brings novelty to the garden and plate, often encouraging children to eat vegetables. The flavor is described as notably sweet and mild, making these carrots a favorite for raw consumption and juicing. Customers also report reliable germination and strong plant vigor when soil conditions are met. This organic, open-pollinated variety is viewed as a high-quality, distinctive specialty option that frequently exceeds expectations, leading to strong repurchase intent and enthusiastic community recommendations.
Know before you buy
These carrots typically reach maturity in approximately 70 days from sowing.
Yellowstone Carrots thrive in full sun and prefer soil that is well-prepared for root development. They are adaptable to both spring and summer planting seasons.
Yes, this variety offers intermediate resistance to Alternaria Leaf Blight, Black Rot, and Liquorice Rot, making them a reliable choice for the home garden.
Yes, they feature strong, feathery tops that are ideal for bunching, making them a great choice if you enjoy harvesting your carrots with the greens attached.
For best results, sow the seeds at a depth of 1/4 to 1/2 inch. Ensure your rows are spaced 18 to 24 inches apart to allow the roots enough room to reach their full 9-inch length.
They offer a mild, sweet flavor. The roots are particularly tender and flavorful when harvested young.
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