Seeds per gram: 700
Average germination rate: 85%
Package sizes
- 500 seeds — 425 plants — sows about 71 row ft at 2 in spacing
- 2,500 seeds — 2,125 plants — sows about 354 row ft at 2 in spacing
- 10,000 seeds — 8,500 plants — sows about 1,417 row ft at 2 in spacing
- 25,000 seeds — 21,250 plants — sows about 3,542 row ft at 2 in spacing
Plant growth and coverage
- Compact, upright rosette of ferny foliage; smooth, cylindrical roots
- Height: 25–35 cm (10–14 in)
- Spread: 10–15 cm (4–6 in)
- Spacing: thin to 2–3 in (5–7.5 cm) for full-size or 1 in (2.5 cm) for baby carrots; rows 12–18 in (30–45 cm) apart
Choosing a packet size
- A 500-seed packet is ideal for home gardeners, small raised beds, and a couple of succession sowings for fresh snacking.
- The 2,500-seed packet suits larger home gardens, community plots, or multiple successions for steady harvests and small storage crops.
- The 10,000-seed packet is great for small market growers or shared gardens planning several beds and consistent weekly harvests.
- The 25,000-seed packet is best for commercial growers, CSAs, or landscape-scale plantings aiming for continuous production.