Kuroda Carrot (Daucus carota subsp sativus) is an heirloom, chantenay-type carrot known for its exceptional sweetness & ability to be grown in hard or rocky soils. Short, stocky carrots with broad shoulders & little taper. Sowing Outdoors: Start 3 weeks before last frost into mid-summer. Sow lightly, thin to 1-3 apart. The larger the carrot variety the more space needed between them. The soil moisture should be maintained regularly until germination, letting soil dry out during this period may result in lower germination. 85 days. Planting Guide included. Ships in padded envelope. Visit heirseeds.com to view our full inventory of rare heirloom seeds. Kuroda Carrot - Rare Heirloom 30 Seeds