Tendersweet Carrot (Daucus carota subsp. sativus ‘Tendersweet’)

Tendersweet Carrot (Daucus carota subsp. sativus ‘Tendersweet’) is a popular heirloom carrot variety prized for its exceptional sweetness, tender texture, and large, smooth roots. Known for producing some of the sweetest carrots available, this reliable variety is ideal for gardeners seeking outstanding flavour for fresh eating, juicing, cooking, and preserving.

The long, tapered roots develop a deep orange colour and typically grow 20–25 cm (8–10 inches) in length. Their fine texture and high sugar content make them especially enjoyable straight from the garden. Tendersweet carrots are excellent for salads, snacks, roasting, soups, juices, and freezing, maintaining their flavour and quality throughout the growing season.

This vigorous variety performs best in loose, well-drained soil where roots can develop straight and uniform. Its dependable growth and excellent flavour have made it a favourite among home gardeners for generations. The attractive feathery green tops also add ornamental value to vegetable gardens and raised beds.

In Alberta, Tendersweet Carrots grow exceptionally well during the cooler growing season and produce high-quality harvests from summer through fall.