Minimum: 250+ Seeds Lunar White Carrot is a creamy ivory-white heirloom that seems almost luminescent on the plate, bringing elegance and delicate sweetness to every dish. Once beloved throughout Medieval Europe, this striking white carrot nearly disappeared before gardeners rediscovered its refined charm and superior flavor. The long tapered roots reaching 6-8 inches are nearly coreless, with fine-grained tender flesh so mild and sweet it reads almost delicate compared to orange varieties. The hallmark green shoulders where the crown emerges add visual intrigue. Unlike orange carrots which carry earthy undertones, Lunar White delivers pure, uncomplicated sweetness... a flavor intensifying slightly when cooked, perfect raw in salads or glazed as a refined side. Maturity comes at 65-75 days, accessible for spring and fall gardens. The texture remains tender even at full maturity, though these are most prized at baby or mid-size stages. This open-pollinated heirloom thrives in zones 2-11. Who Grows White Carrot Seeds? Gourmet and specialty gardeners valuing visual distinction and refined flavor. Heirloom seed savers preserving carrot diversity. Home gardeners seeking mild-flavored carrots. Chefs wanting elegant white roots for upscale plating. Anyone growing rainbow carrot gardens. Anyone understanding that the most beautiful vegetables often carry delicate flavors. What This Medieval European Heirloom Actually Is Daucus carota subsp. sativus 'Lunar White', White Carrot or Ivory Carrot. Open-pollinated heirloom from 1850s France. Long tapered Imperator roots 6-8 inches (15-20cm). Creamy ivory-white with distinctive light green shoulders. Nearly coreless fine-grained interior remaining tender. Mild sweet flavor—less earthy than orange types. Foliage 12-18 inches tall. Matures 65-75 days from planting. Non-GMO, open-pollinated. Excellent as baby or mid-size carrots. Flavor sweetens with cooking. Zones 2-11. In the Kitchen & Garden Fresh Salads: Raw sliced or whole baby carrots for elegant presentation. Gourmet Plating: White roots add refined visual appeal and delicate flavor. Glazed & Roasted: Sweetness intensifies beautifully when cooked. Soups & Purees: Mild flavor creates elegant cream-colored vegetables. Pickled: Nearly coreless tender flesh pickles beautifully. Baby Carrots: Exceptional quality when harvested small. Rainbow Gardens: Complete spectrum with mixed carrot plantings. Microgreens: Young tops make delicate peppery greens. Growing White Carrot Seeds Zones: USDA 2-11. Widely adaptable. Sunlight: Full sun optimal. Tolerates part shade. Soil: Well-draining, loose, friable. Deeply prepared. pH: Neutral optimal (6.0-7.0). Soil Temp: Optimal germination 60-85°F. Germination: 6-14 days. Up to 3 weeks in cool soil. Moisture: Consistently moist until germination. Row covers help. Planting: 1/4 inch deep. Thin to 1-3 inches apart. Thinning: Crucial. Each root needs space. Thinnings are edible. Maturity: 65-75 days from planting. Harvesting: Best at baby or mid-size. Greening: Hill soil around shoulders to prevent green tops. Succession: Every 2-3 weeks for continuous harvest. Fall Crops: Become sweeter in cool weather. Before You Close This Page Medieval heirloom white carrot, 6-8 inches. Creamy ivory with light green shoulders. Nearly coreless, tender. Mild sweet flavor, less earthy than orange. 65-75 day maturity. Open-pollinated, non-GMO. Raw, roasted, glazed, pickled, baby carrots. Gourmet elegance. Rainbow gardens. Zones 2-11. Well-draining loose soil. The refined white carrot that glows like moonlight.
