Atomic Red Carrot

Atomic Red Carrot is a striking heirloom that changes color as it cooks, starting a soft coral and deepening to vivid red. Roots grow 8 to 11 inches long, are filled with antioxidants, and sweeten in cold weather.

At a glance

• Variety: Atomic Red Carrot
• Type: Heirloom, non-GMO
• Color: Coral raw, deep red when cooked
• Length: 8 to 11 inches
• Nutrition: Rich in antioxidants
• Sun: Full sun

Best for

• Roasting and cooking, where the color deepens
• Colorful raw veggie trays
• Fall and cool-season gardens
• Juicing
• Antioxidant-rich meals

How to grow

Direct sow into loose, deep, stone-free soil in full sun, since carrots do not transplant well. Keep soil consistently moist for even germination. Flavor sweetens after cool fall weather, so a fall harvest is especially rewarding.

Flavor profile

Sweet and rich, growing sweeter after cold weather, with the deepest color and flavor developing once cooked.

About MIgardener

MIgardener is a Michigan-based company known for affordable heirloom seeds that help home gardeners grow more food from every packet.