Atomic Red Carrot

Atomic Red is part of the Daucus genus and is a Carrot variety. Its scientific name is Daucus carota subsp. sativus 'Atomic Red'. Atomic Red is generally thought of as a open-polliated variety. From Urban Harvest: “Atomic red carrot has a coral-red colour which deepens when cooked are quite long – about 23 cm (9 inches).” Atomic Red grows as an Annual and is a Vegetable. Being an Annual, it tends to grow best over the course of a single year. Atomic Red is known for growing to a height of approximately 15.0 cm (5.85 inches). Afghanistan is believed to be where Atomic Red originates from. Typically, Atomic Red Carrot is normally fairly low maintenance and can thus be quite easy to grow - only a basic level of care is required throughout the year to ensure it thrives. Being aware of the basic growing conditions this plant likes (soil, sun and water) will result in a strong and vibrant plant.	Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Atomic Red is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. Use USDA Hardiness Zone 3 - 11 as your guideline for the appropriate climate for this plant. Atomic Red requires a loamy soil with a ph of 6.0 - 6.5 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil. Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.23 inches (0.6 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 16°C / 61°F to ensure good germination. By our calculations, you should look at sowing Atomic Red about 14 days before your last frost date.	Days to Germination How long does it take Atomic Red to germinate? 16 days Average 16 days \| Min 8 days \| Max 23 days (9) Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Atomic Red? + 24 days Average 24 days \| Min days \| Max days (0) Days to Maturity How long until Atomic Red is ready for harvest / bloom? + 68 days Average 68 days \| Min days \| Max days (0) Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Atomic Red? = 108 days

Lifecycle The lifecycle that Atomic Red exhibits. Annual Category The category for the Atomic Red plant. Vegetable Hardiness Is Atomic Red frost hardy? Very Hardy Country of Origin Where does Atomic Red come from? Afghanistan Mature Height How tall does Atomic Red grow? 15.0 cm / 5.85 inches Mature Spread How wide does Atomic Red grow? 2.5 cm / 0.98 inches USDA Zone Range What zones does Atomic Red grow best in? Zone 3 - Zone 11 pH Range The level of acidity for Atomic Red. 6.0 - 6.5 Soil What soil should I grow Atomic Red in? Sand Sun How much sunlight does Atomic Red need to grow? Full Sun Water Requirements How much water does Atomic Red require? High Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertiliser does Atomic Red need? Medium Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Atomic Red need in order to germinate? 16°C / 61°F to Help build our wiki! Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Atomic Red in? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki! Sowing Depth How deep to plant Atomic Red? 0.6 cm / 0.23 inches Sowing Row Distance Apart How far apart to sow rows of Atomic Red. 5.0 Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to sow Atomic Red 1.0 cm / 0.39 inches Edible? Is Atomic Red edible? edible