• Kuroda Carrot seeds – heirloom, non-GMO from Inherited Seeds
  • Assorted heirloom varieties included in the Carrot Collection
  • Kuroda Carrot, known as Gajar in Hindi
  • Kuroda Carrot (Daucus carota)
  • Kuroda Carrot – Gajjari in Kannada, heirloom
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Carrot Sweet Asian Kuroda

Carrot Sweet Asian Kuroda

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Kuroda Carrot · Heirloom · Open-Pollinated · Naturally Grown · Non-GMO · Traditional to Japan

Kuroda is the sweet, sturdy Japanese carrot that grows where fussier carrots struggle. Its broad-shouldered, bright orange roots are 6–8 in. long, with ultra-fine grain and sugary crunch. It handles summer heat and heavier soil better than most varieties, which makes it a reliable choice for Midwest and southern gardens. Perfect for juicing, snacking and gajar halwa.

Why Grow Kuroda Carrot?

  • Sugary-sweet, fine-grained orange roots
  • Tolerates heat and heavier soil
  • Broad, sturdy roots, 6–8 in. long
  • Excellent for juicing and gajar halwa
  • Open-pollinated, so you can save seed

Plant Profile

Botanical Name: Daucus carota

Common Name: Kuroda Carrot, Japanese Carrot

Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated

Crop: Root vegetable

Root Color: Bright orange, broad-shouldered, 6–8 in.

Plant Habit: Upright, feathery tops

Season: Cool season; tolerates heat better than most carrots

Sun: Full sun

Days to Harvest: 75–90 days

Sowing Depth: 1/4 in.

Germination: 10–21 days at 55–75°F soil

Harvest: Pull when shoulders are 1.5–2 in. across

Garden Use: Raised beds, garden beds, deep containers

Culinary & Traditional Uses

Kuroda is sweet and crisp, perfect raw or cooked.

  • Gajar Halwa: slow-cooked carrot dessert
  • Fresh carrot juice
  • Gajar Matar Sabzi and carrot poriyal
  • Kimchi and Japanese kinpira
  • Roasted with honey and spices
  • Raw snacking sticks and salads

How to Grow

Sow carrots directly into loose soil and keep it moist until they sprout.

  1. Sow outdoors 2–3 weeks before your last frost date, and again in midsummer for fall.
  2. Loosen soil 10–12 in. deep and remove stones.
  3. Sow seeds 1/4 in. deep in rows 12 in. apart.
  4. Keep the surface moist until seedlings emerge in 10–21 days.
  5. Thin to 2–3 in. apart when seedlings are 2 in. tall.
  6. Water deeply once a week and mulch to keep soil cool.
  7. Harvest at 75–90 days; fall carrots sweeten after frost.

What NOT To Do

  • Don't let the soil surface crust before germination
  • Don't use fresh manure
  • Don't skip thinning
  • Don't let soil dry out, which splits roots

Regional & International Names

  • Hindi: Gajar (गाजर)
  • Tamil: Carrot, Manjal Mullangi
  • Telugu: Carrot, Gajjara Gadda (గజ్జర గడ్డ)
  • Kannada: Gajjari (ಗಜ್ಜರಿ)
  • Marathi: Gajar (गाजर)
  • Bengali: Gajor (গাজর)
  • Spanish: Zanahoria
  • Japanese: Ninjin (人参)

FAQ

Why choose Kuroda over other carrots?
It handles heat and heavier soil better than most, with very sweet, fine-grained roots.

Can I grow it in containers?
Yes. Use a container at least 10–12 in. deep.

Why are my carrots forked?
Stones, compacted soil or fresh manure. Loosen soil deeply and use well-aged compost.

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