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Late planting your garden? 'Shin Kuroda' is quite heat resistant, so don't hesitate to sow in late spring, and even into the summer (when you might be doubtful about sowing carrots). Shin means "new" in Japanese, which alludes to its improved, tapered, 5"-long roots with wide shoulders, that grow through heavy soils with ease. Simply unsurpassed for flavor—one of the sweetest carrots you will eat!
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- Variety Info
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Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 75 days
Family: Apiaceae
Type: Chantenay Type (Learn More)
Native: Africa, Eurasia
Hardiness: Frost-tolerant biennial grown as an annual
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: Roots are 5" long at their peak.
Variety Info: Smooth, tapered, deep orange/red roots with blunt ends. High moisture content contributes to its superior flavor. 'Shin Kuroda' is a Chantenay type carrot.
Attributes: Good for Heavy Soil, Heat Tolerant, Frost Tolerant
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 45°F, ideally 60°–85°F. Successive Sowings: Every 3 weeks until 10 to 12 weeks before your average first fall frost date. In very warm climates, carrots are grown primarily in fall, winter, and spring.
When to Start Inside: Not recommended; root disturbance stunts growth.
Sprouts in: 10–25 days
Plant Seeds (Depth): ¼"
Space Seeds: 1"
Row Spacing: 6"
Thinning: When 1" tall, thin 1 every to 3"
Growing Info
Harvesting: For best flavor and texture, harvest carrots before they get larger than their optimal size. Peak harvest period lasts about 3 weeks, longer in the fall. Late summer sown carrots are sweetened after having been kissed by light frost; however, harvest before soil freezes, which might destroy the crop. In USDA zone 5 or warmer, carrots can be left in the ground for storage provided they are heavily mulched; harvest as needed on days the ground is not frozen.
- NorranaVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJun 2, 2026Meg was right, these carrots are the best!
These Shin Kuroda carrots are awesome! They germinated quickly and even with my inconsistent watering schedule and Florida’s wacky weather this year these grew beautifully. In winter most of my garden bed is in shade so it was slow at the start but once they got more sunlight they quickly grew in size.
I even got two random carrots in the sand landscape bed on the side of the house!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningJun 3, 2026Hey Norrana,
We're so excited that your Shin Kuroda carrots turned out amazing despite Florida's crazy weather and that inconsistent watering schedule! It sounds like they really proved their resilience once they got some more sunlight. And how fun that you got two surprise carrots growing in your sand landscape bed - nature always finds a way! Thanks for sharing your Shin Kuroda carrot success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Lucy R.Verified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 starsDec 31, 2025Massive!! And sweet!
All of mine came out so huge in Oklahoma, edmond. I cook a lot of Japanese food, wanted japanese carrots as I always noticed their carrots are so huge over there. Mine came out MASSIVE!! I'm soooo happy. They're beautiful with an amazing marble pattern too. Super sweet. The best!! I live in Texas now will be trying them here!!!
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerEGEpic GardeningJan 3, 2026Hey Lucy,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your incredible experience with our Shin Kuroda Carrot Seeds! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that you got such massive and sweet carrots in Oklahoma! That marble pattern you mentioned is one of the things that makes Shin Kuroda carrots so special - they really are stunning! It's so exciting that you're getting those authentic Japanese-style carrots you were looking for. We love that you're taking them with you to Texas and can't wait to hear how they do there! Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your growing success with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- LilCotTX, United StatesVerified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 starsDec 20, 2025First timer!
First time growing carrots successfully. I planted in a container with previously used soil, new compost, perlite and topped with vermiculite. Started seeds Sept 17 and harvested Dec 20. Full sun in Houston zone 9. Some were ready and but others not so I will come back in a few more weeks.
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? Raised BedEGEpic GardeningDec 22, 2025Hey LilCot,
Congratulations on your first successful carrot harvest! We're absolutely thrilled to hear about your growing success with our Shin Kuroda Carrot Seeds! Your container setup sounds perfect - that mix of previously used soil, new compost, perlite and vermiculite topping is spot on. Three months from seed to harvest is fantastic timing, and it's totally normal for carrots to mature at slightly different rates, so coming back in a few weeks for the rest is a great plan! We love that you're getting such great results in Houston's zone 9. Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your growing success with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Stephanie Vitoria S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsMar 4, 20255 Stars
Absolutely in love!
- WhitneyRated 5 out of 5 starsFeb 11, 20255 Stars
I love this carrot! I haven’t had much success in the past, but this year I was in awe by how big and successful I was with this particular carrot. I just planted even more for hopefully another great harvest! Obviously they taste amazing as well!
