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Carrot · 100g seed pack
Duquesa (Spanish for duchess), is true royalty among carrots. The crisp, blunt-tipped roots are full of flavor and can be used fresh, pickled or juiced. Duquesa, a Nantes type, has bright orange, cylindrical roots that measure 6"-7" long by approximately 1.5" wide at the crown. The high quality root interior stays firm without woodiness and upright tops are bright green and well attached, making harvest a breeze.
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Triton is known for its superb taste and texture. Strongly attached, erect tops enable easier harvest of the extra-long roots (9-10 inches long and .5-1 inch in diameter.) Roots are medium-orange and cylindrical in shape with a semi-blunt tip.
Ingot is a long Nantes hybrid with both high color and flavor. It has received highest marks for its “sweet flavor and texture” in trial taste tests. Ingot is an ideal choice for home garden and specialty markets. Its high carotene levels of 120–170 ppm are evident in the deep exterior/ interior color.
This carrot is known for its nice uniform shape with strong tops. Fuerte offers high yields as well as blunt tip with some shoulder. The tops are tall and medium green in color. Roots are cylindrical in shape and medium orange in color. Fuerte is an excellent Nantes variety that compares favorably to other Nantes types.
Olympus is a cello-type that is outstanding for bunching. It has great color combined with a smooth finish. The taste is outstanding with a very crisp texture. Olympus is very uniform. Yield potential is high with this classy carrot.
