{"title":"Carrot","description":"\u003cp\u003eHeritage \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ecarrots bring honest flavour and real versatility to the kitchen, offering crisp texture and natural sweetness whether you’re pulling them young for fresh eating, storing them through winter, or cooking them slowly to deepen their richness. Our collection brings together heritage varieties valued for eating quality, from tender early roots to deeply coloured carrots prized for roasting, soups, and everyday meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"697\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThese carrots are straightforward to grow and rewarding to harvest, making them a solid choice for both first-time growers and experienced gardeners. If you’re looking for varieties with genuine taste and dependable kitchen performance, this is the right place to start.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"parisienne-market-round-carrot","title":"Parisienne Market Round","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParisienne Market Round Carrot (Daucus carota)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped for urban Paris balcony growing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet tender carrots for light cooking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall round roots stay uniform\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCool season carrot for containers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrives in shallow compact soils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParisienne Market Round was bred in 19th-century Paris when many residents grew food on balconies, rooftops, and windowsills instead of in-ground gardens. Long carrots struggled in the city’s shallow boxes and dense soils, so growers selected for a carrot that matured as a compact globe rather than a taproot. The result was a reliable, space-efficient carrot that could be grown close to home, even in crowded urban conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn use, these carrots are mild, sweet, and tender, especially when lightly steamed, roasted whole, or added to simple vegetable dishes. They’re easy to grow in containers, raised beds, and heavier soils, making them practical for modern small-space gardens as well. It’s a variety chosen for where it grows as much as how it tastes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Seed Hunter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42975579996249,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/3005\/5769\/files\/Untitleddesign_59.png?v=1767981586"},{"product_id":"uzbek-golden","title":"Uzbek Golden","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUzbek Golden Carrot (Daucus carota)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCentral Asian landrace from Uzbekistan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet crisp carrots for snacking cooking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium length roots slightly tapered\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandles heat and cool seasons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassic plov carrot with yellow flesh\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUzbek Golden is a traditional carrot from Uzbekistan and wider Central Asia, selected for sweetness, texture, and reliability across varied conditions. Known locally as \u003cem\u003eMshak\u003c\/em\u003e, it forms lemon-yellow roots with a fine-grained, juicy crunch and steady sugar content, even when grown through warmer weather. In trials, it held flavor well in summer heat while staying just as productive in cooler conditions, making it a flexible choice for different climates and soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the kitchen, this carrot is eaten fresh, cooked, or built into everyday meals. It’s a key ingredient in plov, the region’s staple rice dish, where its sweetness and firm texture hold up during long cooking. For home growers, it’s an easy, adaptable carrot that fits both raw snacking and serious cooking without needing ideal conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Seed Hunter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42975606800473,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/3005\/5769\/files\/Untitleddesign_60.png?v=1767982065"},{"product_id":"purple-dragon","title":"Purple Dragon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurple Dragon Carrot (Daucus carota)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModern open-pollinated breeding by John Navazio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpicy sweet flavor good raw\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalf-long roots 7–8 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCool season carrot tolerates heavier soils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurple skin with orange core\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurple Dragon is a modern carrot bred for appearance, flavor, and everyday garden performance. The roots grow to a manageable half-long size, making them easier to harvest from tighter or heavier soils while still forming clean, smooth carrots. The purple exterior contrasts sharply with the orange interior, holding color well when sliced and adding visual interest without sacrificing texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the kitchen, the flavor is mildly spicy with natural sweetness, making it a reliable snacking carrot and easy to use raw or lightly cooked. It’s often chosen over standard orange types for mixed dishes and fresh platters where color matters as much as taste. Purple Dragon fits neatly into home gardens that want something visually distinct but still practical and dependable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Seed Hunter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42975642386521,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/3005\/5769\/files\/Untitleddesign_61.png?v=1767982797"},{"product_id":"kyoto-red","title":"Kyoto Red","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKyoto Red Kintoki Carrot (Daucus carota)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional Kintoki type from Kyoto Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet silky red carrot for cooking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong tapered roots 10–16 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCold season carrot for fall winter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep cultural role in New Year dishes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKyoto Red Kintoki is a traditional Japanese carrot grown near Kyoto and selected for winter harvests, sweetness, and deep red color. Known as \u003cem\u003eKintoki ninjin\u003c\/em\u003e, it plays a central role in Japanese New Year (Oshōgatsu) celebrations, where the roots are often carved into plum blossom shapes to symbolize good fortune and renewal. The carrot is also used in anmochi zōni, a regional miso soup with rice cakes and red bean paste, where it’s sliced into round, sun-like pieces that hold their color and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a growing standpoint, this variety is best sown for late summer, fall, or winter production, with flavor and color intensifying as temperatures cool. The long roots develop a smooth, silky texture and a pronounced natural sweetness that works well for roasting, grilling, juicing, and slow-cooked dishes. It’s a carrot chosen as much for cultural and culinary purpose as for garden performance, rewarding growers who match it to the right season.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Seed Hunter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42975658180697,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/3005\/5769\/files\/Untitleddesign_63_af88687d-4923-4c4f-8508-4391a5731388.png?v=1767983515"},{"product_id":"kuttiger","title":"Küttiger","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKüttiger Carrot (Daucus carota)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwiss heirloom from Küttigen region\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMild delicate flavor for baking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChantenay type with broad shoulders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardy carrot grown with winter barley\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStores well through cold months\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKüttiger is an old white carrot from Küttigen, Switzerland, traditionally grown alongside winter barley, which earned it the nickname “barley carrot.” For generations it was maintained by rural women farmers, valued for its reliability, storage ability, and calm, understated flavor. The variety nearly disappeared before being rediscovered in the 1970s, when its seed was collected and preserved as part of Switzerland’s agricultural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the garden, Küttiger forms large, sturdy roots with broad shoulders and a classic Chantenay shape, performing well in cool conditions and heavier soils. The flavor is mild and slightly sweet, making it useful where stronger carrots can overpower a dish. 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The roots are bright orange with a blunt tip and a smooth, dense texture that stays tender even when grown through warmer months. This type was bred specifically for regions with hot summers, where many carrots lose flavor or fail to size properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the kitchen, New Kuroda balances sweetness and structure, making it useful both raw and cooked without turning soft or bland. For growers, it’s a practical choice for spring and summer sowings, especially in climates where heat stress limits carrot options. 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