This Japanese heirloom produces smooth, uniform carrots with a sweet, sharp taste. Harvest them young for tasty baby carrots or let them reach six-plus inches. A very hardy variety, the Kuroda tolerates heat and tough soil better than most carrots. 300 seeds minimum Germination: 14-28 days Maturity: 85 days Direct sow first crop as soon as soil can be worked in early spring. Gently press scattered seeds into loosened soil. Resow in late summer for a fall crop. Plant in full sun and water consistently. Space plants 2-4 apart in rows 12-18 apart.