Territorial Seed Company Yaya Carrot Seed
Best sweet, crisp carrot for home gardeners planning fall harvests.
These Nantes-style carrots are the gold standard for home gardeners who prioritize flavor over sheer size. While you sacrifice the massive, woody roots of other varieties, you gain a remarkably crisp, candy-sweet crunch that actually improves as the autumn frost sets in.
$5.45
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Territorial Seed
Who it's for
- Home cooks prioritizing flavor and fresh snacking quality
- Gardeners in short-season climates needing fast results
- Urban growers working with heavy or rocky soil
Who should skip it
- Busy beginners who dislike tedious garden maintenance tasks
- Seed savers wanting to harvest their own crop genetics
- Homesteaders looking for maximum yield for winter storage
Performance breakdown
Flavor Profile
Nantes genetics deliver a crisp, candy-like sweetness that intensifies in cold weather.
Harvest Reliability
Strong root structure allows for extended holding time in the garden soil.
Bunching Capability
Robust, healthy tops make these carrots perfect for attractive market-style bunches.
Growth Consistency
Hybrid vigor ensures uniform, cylindrical roots that meet high quality standards.
Seasonal Versatility
Performs reliably across multiple seasons with a focus on fall harvest success.
Ease of Cultivation
Standard spacing requirements make this an accessible choice for most home gardeners.
Key Specs
Days to Maturity
60 days
Seed Depth
0.635 cm
Seed Spacing
0.635 cm
Days to Emergence
6–21 days
Thin Plants to
2.54–7.62 cm apart
Row Spacing
22.86 cm
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
Seed Life
3 Years
Is Organic
false
Variety Type
Hybrid
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