Territorial Seed Company Giants of Colmar
Best heirloom carrot for home gardeners seeking a reliable winter harvest.
These heirloom carrots are the ultimate winter workhorse, delivering massive, sweet roots that refuse to split even when left in the ground. You sacrifice the quick gratification of early-season varieties for a reliable, cold-hardy harvest that keeps your kitchen stocked long after the first frost.
$5.25
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking impressive, high-quality yields for the kitchen
- Homesteaders planning for long-term winter food storage
- Home cooks prioritizing mild, versatile flavors in their produce
Who should skip it
- Impatient growers needing a quick turnaround for their harvest
- Urban gardeners working with limited raised bed space
- Beginners overwhelmed by frequent pest management requirements
Performance breakdown
Winter Hardiness
Exceptional cold tolerance extends the harvest well into the winter months.
Root Structural Integrity
High resistance to splitting ensures a clean, professional-looking harvest every time.
Flavor Profile
Delivers a reliably sweet and crisp taste that defines heirloom quality.
Germination Reliability
Standard germination rates provide a predictable foundation for home garden success.
Ease of Sowing
Available pelleted options significantly simplify the precision planting process for gardeners.
Yield Potential
Produces substantial, long roots that maximize output per square foot.
Key Specs
Days to maturity
75 days
Soil Temperature for Germination
45–85°F
Seed Depth
1/4"
Seed Spacing
4 per inch
Thin Plants to
1–3 inches apart
Minimum Germination Rate
75%
Seed Life
3 years
Seed count
Approximately 650–750 seeds per gram
Plant Height
12 inches
Water Needs
Moderate
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