Territorial Seed Company Yellowstone Carrot Seed
Best colorful root vegetable for gardeners seeking extended cold-weather harvests.
These striking lemon-yellow carrots bring a gourmet aesthetic to your garden without sacrificing the rugged reliability of a cold-hardy crop. While they demand deep, loose soil to reach their full nine-inch potential, the reward is a versatile, long-storing root that actually tastes better after a frost.
$5.25
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Territorial Seed
Who it's for
- Homesteaders planning for long-term winter food storage
- Health-conscious gardeners seeking nutrient-dense, colorful produce
- Home cooks prioritizing superior flavor and crisp texture
Who should skip it
- Gardeners working with heavy, rocky, or clay-based soil
- Beginners intimidated by high-maintenance germination and thinning
- Impatient growers looking for a fast-maturing early harvest
Performance breakdown
Storage Longevity
Exceptional in-ground storage keeps harvests fresh well into the winter months.
Culinary Versatility
Bright color and sweet flavor profile excel in both raw and cooked dishes.
Seasonal Flexibility
Cold-hardy genetics allow for reliable dual-season planting and extended harvest windows.
Growth Difficulty
Requires deep, loose soil preparation to ensure straight, high-quality root development.
Seed Viability
Three-year shelf life provides excellent value for long-term garden planning.
Genetic Purity
Open-pollinated status makes this an ideal choice for sustainable seed saving.
Key Specs
Days to Maturity
70 days
Variety Type
Imperator
Seed Depth
1/4 inch
Seed Spacing
0.25 inches
Thin Plants to
1–3 inches
Row Spacing
9–16 inches
Soil pH Requirement
6.0-7.0
Seed Life
3 Years
Is Organic
False
Planting Season
Summer
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