Description

Carrot Kuroda
Daucus carota sativus

Dark orange carrot, delicious, juicy and sweet. Conical shape, with a very small heart. 15-20 cm long. Can become very large. Good conservation. A variety of Japanese origin known for its good flavor. 60-110 days.

Full sun. Loose, well-drained soil. To facilitate seed germination, place 1 or 2 cm of potting soil on the surface before sowing. Direct sowing from early May to early July (zone 4). 5 mm deep. Thin to 9 cm. We recommend growing under netting to avoid damage caused by carrot fly larvae. How to prevent carrot fly.

Germination: 70% in January 2026
Ecological seeds produced at Catherine’s Ornamental Garden.

Note
We first grew the Kuroda carrot in 2020. We really liked it and have been hoping to put it into production ever since. Its deep orange color with occasional red highlights makes it look very appetizing. It’s like an improved Chantenay, juicier and tastier.

It goes by many names: New Kuroda, Kuroda Nova, Shin Kuroda(Shin means “new” in Japanese), Chantenay Kuroda, Hon Kuroda, Kuroda Long, Kuroda Improved, Kuroda orange…