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Hercules Carrot

Hercules Hybrid Carrot F1

$399
  • Hercules Carrot – Hybrid, chantenay-type carrot that performs great in rocky or hard clay soils.
  • 7″ carrots with a 1.5″ diameter and super sweet flavor.
  • 65 days to maturity
  • Daucus carota subsp sativus
Treatment: Untreated

Hercules Hybrid Carrot F1 - 750 Seeds is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.

Description

Hercules Carrot is a hybrid carrot variety that works great in clay and rocky soils. This is a chantenay-type carrot which is able to produce solid harvests even in challenging soil types. It is also considered a Kuroda-type carrot which has a high brix score and is sweeter than most varieties.

Hercules Carrot produces medium to large tops that are strong and sturdy for easy harvesting. These carrots average 7-7.5" long with a 1.5" diameter. The carrots are thick at the top and have a strong taper towards the bottom. The wider carrot makes this a great variety for juicing.

Growing Information

Carrots grow best when planted during the cooler times of the year in early spring or fall. Carrots prefer a soil temperature around 75 degrees for optimal germination. They will perform best when direct seeded and are not a good crop to transplant. Carrots require constant, adequate moisture throughout the germination process. If you are not able to water them frequently, you might consider using a tarp or covering on the soil to keep it moist until Seeds germinate.

We recommend seeding carrots in a thick band along the desired row. This will ensure a solid stand of carrots and help to aid in weed control once tops get larger. Carrots are a great crop for double-row planting on drip irrigation. For this strategy, plant two rows 6″ apart, skip about 3′, then plant another two rows 6″ apart. The double row technique allows for easy weed control because the tops shade the area between the double rows. It also allows you to maximize the garden space because you can get two rows of harvest for almost the same amount of space as one row.

Hercules Carrot Planting Information

Planting Method: direct seed

When to Plant: early spring and fall

Planting Depth: 1/4″

Seed Spacing: 1/2″, thin to 1-2″

Row Spacing: 12″

Days to Maturity: 65

Disease Resistance: None

Be sure to check out our Carrot Growing Guide to learn more about how to successfully grow carrots at home.