Henderson's Tendersweet Carrot
Price: $2.95
SKU: 3090211
75 days — 'Tendersweet' carrot plants grow twelve to fifteen inches in height and have a distinct, dark-green foliage. When the roots reach full maturity, they are a deep orange color, average from eight to ten inches in length, and taper slightly from the shoulder to a blunt end.
Introduced in 1928 by the long defunct Peter Henderson & Co., who exclaimed:
Almost a century since it was first introduced to the public, it is still an excellent choice for gardeners and market growers alike. Each packet contains one gram, which is approximately 750 seeds.
Plant outdoors in spring as soon as the ground can be worked. Plant seeds ¼ inch deep, ½ inches apart in rows that are spaced 12 to 18 inches apart.
Keep moist until germination. Thin to 1 to 2 inches apart after the seedlings are 1½ inches tall.
Water as required and keep soil cultivated to control weeds.
- "Everything for the Garden," Peter Henderson & Co., 1928, 1929, 1930, 1931, 1932.
Customer Reviews:
By Robert D. (Central Florida) on September 12, 2023
I planted in mid September and began harvesting in December to thin the plants. We continued harvesting until mid June. The plants exceeded our expectations in size and flavor. They keep stored in the fridge for a long time 30 plus days. High germination rate and disease resistant. Great performer.
