Carrot Seeds LUNAR WHITE

Carrot Seeds LUNAR WHITE

Price for Package of 25 seeds.

🥕 Carrot Seeds LUNAR WHITE produce beautiful creamy white carrot roots with a mild, sweet flavor and crisp, crunchy texture. This unusual carrot variety is nearly coreless and can be harvested young as tender baby carrots or left to develop into large mature roots. The tapered roots can reach approximately 15–30 cm (6–12 inches), depending on soil depth and growing conditions. Lunar White is an excellent choice for gardeners who want something different from traditional orange carrots.

🌡️ Temperature Resistance and Cold Hardiness

Carrot Seeds LUNAR WHITE are suited to cool season cultivation and the variety is listed as Frost Hardy. Carrots tolerate cold conditions well once established and can remain in the ground during cool weather. A specific minimum survival temperature for Lunar White is not reliably stated by the sources checked, so no exact minimum temperature is given here.

For germination, the soil temperature should be above approximately 7.5°C (45°F). The optimal soil temperature range for carrot germination is approximately 7–30°C (45–85°F). Germination can take around 14–21 days, particularly when conditions are cool.

🌱 Plant Features

Botanical Name: Daucus carota

Crop Type: Carrot

Life Cycle: Biennial

Root Color: Creamy white

Root Shape: Tapered

Root Length: Approximately 15–30 cm (6–12 inches)

Flavor: Mild and sweet

Texture: Crisp and crunchy

Core: Almost entirely coreless

Light: Full sun

Season: Cool season

Frost Tolerance: Frost hardy

🥕 Root Characteristics

Lunar White produces distinctive true white to creamy white roots with slightly green shoulders. The roots are tapered, crisp and crunchy, with a very mild flavor. Current growing information gives an average root length of approximately 20 cm (8 inches), while specialist seed information lists the roots at approximately 15–30 cm (6–12 inches).

The nearly coreless roots are especially attractive for fresh eating and are also excellent for cooking. The mild flavor develops early, making this variety particularly suitable for harvesting as baby carrots.

🌞 Growing Conditions

Choose an open position in full sun. Carrots grow best in deep, loose, well cultivated soil that allows the developing roots to grow downward without meeting stones, compacted layers or large lumps.

Prepare the soil to a depth of approximately 15–25 cm (6–10 inches) or deeper where possible. Work the soil when it is reasonably dry so that it can be prepared into a fine texture.

Avoid freshly manured soil and excessive nitrogen fertilization. Fresh manure can cause forked, hairy, rough or poorly shaped roots. A loose soil rich in well decomposed organic matter is preferable.

🌱 Sowing Instructions

Sowing Method: Direct sow outdoors where the carrots are to grow.

Sowing Time: Sow from early spring through late summer according to the local climate and desired harvest period. Carrots are a cool season crop and can be grown over an extended season.

Sowing Depth: Approximately 5–10 mm (1/4–1/2 inch).

Row Spacing: Approximately 45–60 cm (18–24 inches).

Sow the small seeds thinly. Mixing the seeds with a small amount of fine sand can help distribute them more evenly. Cover lightly with fine soil and gently firm the surface.

💧 Germination and Watering

Keep the seedbed evenly and consistently moist from sowing until germination. Carrot seeds are small and can take approximately 14–21 days to emerge. Do not allow the surface of the soil to dry out during this period.

Water gently so the small seeds are not displaced. Once the seedlings are established, continue watering evenly, especially during dry weather. Avoid excessive watering and waterlogged soil.

🌿 Thinning and Aftercare

Thin the seedlings while they are young so that each plant has enough room to develop a good root. Final spacing can be adjusted according to the desired root size. Closer spacing produces smaller roots, while wider spacing allows the roots to develop larger.

Keep the carrot bed free of weeds throughout the growing season. Remove competing plants carefully because young carrot seedlings can be easily overwhelmed by weeds.

If the upper part of the root becomes exposed to sunlight, gently push soil around it. This helps prevent the shoulders from developing a green coloration.

🌞 Sunlight and Soil

Light: Full sun.

Soil: Deep, loose, fertile and well drained.

Preferred Soil Structure: Fine textured and free of stones and compacted layers.

Soil Temperature for Germination: Approximately 7.5–30°C (45–85°F).

Good soil preparation is especially important for Lunar White because the roots are tapered and can become misshapen when they encounter stones, hard lumps or compacted soil.

🥕 Baby Carrot Harvest

Lunar White is an excellent variety for baby carrot production. The roots can be harvested while young, when they are tender, crisp and mild. The early development of flavor makes this variety especially useful when small roots are preferred.

Harvest the roots carefully when they have reached the desired size. Loosen the surrounding soil before pulling if necessary to avoid breaking the roots.

🥕 Mature Carrot Harvest

For larger carrots, allow the roots to remain in the soil until they reach their mature size. Lunar White can produce tapered roots approximately 15–30 cm (6–12 inches) long under suitable growing conditions.

Current seed information lists approximately 60–62 days to maturity, although actual harvest time depends on temperature, soil conditions, sowing date and desired root size.

🍽️ Culinary Uses

Lunar White carrots have a mild, sweet flavor and crisp texture. They can be eaten fresh, sliced into salads, used as baby carrots, steamed, roasted or incorporated into cooked vegetable dishes.

The unusual white color makes these carrots particularly attractive in mixed vegetable dishes, salads and colorful garden harvests.

🌿 Common Growing Problems

Forked roots: Usually caused by stones, hard soil, compacted layers or unsuitable soil preparation.

Hairy roots: Can develop when carrots are grown in freshly manured soil or exposed to excessive nitrogen.

Green shoulders: Push soil around exposed roots to keep the upper portion protected from sunlight.

Poor germination: Keep the upper layer of soil consistently moist and prevent the seedbed from drying or crusting.

Carrot rust fly: This pest can damage carrot roots. Floating row covers can help protect young crops where this pest is present.

Wireworms: These soil dwelling larvae can damage carrot roots. Good drainage and appropriate crop management can help reduce problems.

❄️ Winter and Cold Conditions

Lunar White is classified as Frost Hardy. Carrots are naturally adapted to cool growing conditions and can tolerate frost better than many warm season vegetables.

In areas with suitable winters, mature carrots can remain in the ground during cold weather. A layer of mulch can provide additional protection where prolonged freezing conditions are expected.

🌱 Support and Maintenance

Carrots do not require staking or structural support. The most important maintenance tasks are keeping the soil loose, maintaining consistent moisture, controlling weeds and thinning seedlings to the correct spacing.

Avoid excessive nitrogen fertilization because this can encourage excessive foliage and poorly developed roots.

⚠️ Important Notes

Do not use freshly manured soil for growing Lunar White carrots. Deeply cultivate the soil and remove stones and hard lumps before sowing.

Maintain consistent moisture during germination because carrot seeds can take several weeks to emerge. Once established, avoid both severe drying and prolonged waterlogging.

Cover any exposed carrot shoulders with soil to help maintain the characteristic white appearance.

This product contains 25 seeds.

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