Imperator 58 Carrot is a classic heirloom variety prized for its long, slender roots, vibrant orange color, and exceptionally sweet flavor. A member of the Apiaceae family, this popular carrot produces uniform roots with excellent texture and outstanding storage qualities. Its dependable performance and attractive appearance have made it a favorite among home gardeners and market growers alike.
The crisp roots offer a rich sweetness and satisfying crunch that make them ideal for a wide range of culinary uses. Imperator 58 Carrots are excellent for fresh eating, salads, juicing, roasting, soups, stews, and cooking. Their vibrant color and sweet flavor make them equally enjoyable raw or prepared in a variety of dishes.
This cool-season root crop thrives in loose, well-drained sandy loam soil rich in organic matter with a pH between 6.0 and 6.8. Direct sow seeds in early spring or late summer and maintain consistent soil moisture throughout the growing season. Proper spacing and regular watering encourage straight, uniform root development and help produce tender, high-quality carrots.
Reliable, productive, and easy to cultivate, Imperator 58 Carrot remains one of the finest heirloom carrot varieties for gardeners seeking sweet flavor, excellent storage quality, and dependable harvests season after season.
Imperator 58 Carrot Seed Details
- Quantity: 225 Seeds
- Plant Type: Heirloom Carrot
- Family: Apiaceae
- Root Appearance: Long Slender Bright Orange Roots
- Flavor: Sweet and Crisp
- Best Uses: Fresh Eating, Salads, Juicing, Roasting, Soups, Stews
- Seed Planting Depth: 1/8-1/4 Inch
- Germination Temperature: 55-70°F
- Days to Germination: 10-15 Days
- Row Spacing: 4 Inches
- Plant Spacing: 2 Inches
- 100' Row Yield: 95 Pounds
- Sun Requirements: Full Sun
- Harvest Time: Approximately 72 Days
- Special Features: Sweet Flavor, Excellent Storage Quality, Uniform Roots, Disease Resistant
How to Save Seeds
Carrots readily cross-pollinate with other carrot varieties as well as Queen Anne's Lace, a common wild relative found in many regions. To maintain varietal purity, separate seed-producing carrots from other carrot varieties and Queen Anne's Lace by at least one-quarter mile whenever possible.
Because carrots are biennial plants, they must overwinter before producing seed. In mild climates, roots can remain in the ground with a protective layer of mulch. In colder regions, roots may be lifted and stored in cool, moist conditions until spring.
During the second growing season, plants will produce tall flower stalks topped with umbrella-shaped flower clusters known as umbels. Allow the umbels to mature fully and dry naturally on the plant before harvesting.
Once the seed heads have turned brown and completely dried, harvest them and remove the seeds. Store the fully dried seeds in a cool, dry location for future planting.