Kuroda Dawn Carrot

Daucus carota var. sativus

This yellow carrot tells a story with every bite.

It began as a happy accident—two pale, golden roots standing out in a sea of orange Kurodas over thirty years ago. Their color was unusual, their texture unforgettable: crisp, succulent, with a deep, lingering sweetness rarely found in yellow carrots.

For decades, the seed passed quietly between the hands of breeders, companies, growers and friends who kept it alive for one simple reason: flavor worth saving.

Now, it’s back. Bright and bold, with green shoulders that catch the light (and maybe a few stares). We say lean in—there’s no bitterness, only the unmistakable taste of something that almost slipped away.

Our Kuroda Dawn carrot seeds were produced in Nevada. Certified organic by NOFA-NY.

Days to Maturity

60 days, baby

90 days, full size

Field Notes

• Soil Requirements:  Fertile, well-drained soils with an optimal pH of 6.0-6.8

Spacing:

• In-row Spacing: 2”
• Between Row Spacing: 12”

Direct Seeding:

• Seed once soil can be worked in the spring until 10 weeks prior to hard frost.
• Sow at 1” spacing ¼” deep
• Thin to 2” spacing
• Days to emergence: 7-10

Transplanting

• Not recommended

Pest + Disease Info

• Pests: Black Swallowtail 
• Diseases:  Alternaria, some splitting

Harvest

• Full-size roots measure roughly 6”-8” in length and 1.5”- 2” wide at shoulders. The tops are relatively sparse. Tapered roots make harvest slightly easier, but best practice is to dig roots. 

Storage

• Store unwashed topped roots at 32-40 ºF for up to 6 months 

Seed Specs