Yaya, Pelleted Main Season Carrot - Organic

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Daucus carota
(58 days) F-1 hybrid.

Nantes type. Tom Vigue says “unbeatable as a summer carrot.” Not yet a grandmother in the carrot world, relatively new Yaya is in the same quality class with Mokum and a standout three straight years in our observation plots.

In his stale-bed method carrot intensification project in Monroe, Maine, grower Mark Fulford achieved a yield of 254 lb from a 150 sq ft 4-row carrot bed using Yaya, more than 80% #1s. That averages out to 73,000 lb/acre, more than double the average carrot yield according to the USDA.

Averaging 6", Yaya is slightly shorter-rooted than Nantes Fancy but more flavorful. Strong tops, good for bunching. Crisp clean sweet carrot flavor. Can be used for baby or full-sized carrots.

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2093 Yaya, Pelleted - Organic

A: 100 pellets

$3.95

B: 250 pellets

$6.35

C: 1,000 pellets

$10.50

D: 5,000 pellets

$24.00

E: 10,000 pellets

$40.00

K: 25,000 pellets

$80.00

Quick Details

Hybrid Status: F-1 hybrid
Days to Maturity: 58 days

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Compare with other Main Season Carrots

Variety	Product Type	Hybrid Status	Days to Maturity
Scarlet Nantes	seeds	open pollinated	68 days
Scarlet Nantes Organic	seeds	open pollinated	68 days
Nantes Fancy Organic	seeds	open pollinated	68 days
Red Cored Chantenay	seeds	open pollinated	70 days
Naval Organic	seeds	F-1 hybrid	72 days
Yellowstone	seeds	open pollinated	72 days
Yellowstone Organic	seeds	open pollinated	72 days
Newhall, Unpelleted	seeds	F-1 hybrid	74 days
Shin Kuroda	seeds	open pollinated	75 days
Danvers Organic	seeds	open pollinated	75 days
Scarlet Keeper Organic	seeds	open pollinated	85 days
Bangor, Pelleted Organic	seeds	F-1 hybrid	75 days
Bangor, Unpelleted Organic	seeds	F-1 hybrid	75 days
Napoli Organic	seeds	F-1 hybrid	55 days
Yaya, Unpelleted Organic	seeds	F-1 hybrid	58 days
Yaya, Pelleted Organic	seeds	F-1 hybrid	58 days
Redsun	seeds	F-1 hybrid	70 days
Purple Haze	seeds	F-1 hybrid	70 days
White Satin	seeds	F-1 hybrid	70 days
Narvik	seeds	F-1 hybrid	70 days
Over the Rainbow Blend	seeds	F-1 hybrid	48-75 days

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* We are currently receiving seed from our growers. We may hold orders for up to two weeks as we pack seed to complete orders.

Additional Information

Pelleted carrot seed

Pellets can save time-consuming thinning for both home gardeners and commercial operations. They can be sown by hand or by using precision seeders. Our carrot pellets are size 11.5. Pellets have one major drawback: the process shortens the viable life of the seed. Buy only as much pelleted seed as you need for this season. It will not hold over well. Our pellets use an inert clay coating that is in compliance with NOP standards. At 1" spacing 100 pellets will sow about 8', 250 pellets around 20'. Keep pellets cool and dry prior to planting and maintain steady soil moisture during the germination period.

How to Succeed with Pelleted Carrot Seed

Incorrect use of pelleted seed negates the benefits its higher cost reflects. Success hinges upon being mindful of soil temps (ideally 65-75°) and maintaining proper soil moisture. All carrot seed, but especially pelleted seed, needs consistent moisture. A deep soaking after seeding helps saturate and break apart the clay pellet. After initial watering, it remains of utmost importance to keep soil from drying out.

Home gardeners: Hand sow pelleted seeds every 1". Lay wetted newspaper on top of the seed bed for 5-7 days to keep soil moist during emergence.

Commercial growers: Pelleted carrot seed is best used with a precision seeder. The pellets neatly fit into the singulation mechanisms of the seeder to drop one seed at a time to a set spacing. This minimizes labor-intensive thinning, giving commercial growers added control over this high-maintenance crop. If you don’t have a precision seeder, use raw carrot seed. Either way, cover beds with row cover (laid flat) for 5-7 days to keep soil moist until seeds sprout.

Carrots

500-1,000 seeds/g. Carrots average 18,000 seeds/oz with significant variations among varieties.
Days to maturity are from seeding date.

Culture: Very hardy. Early carrots can be sown by late April. For fall crop or winter storage, seed in early summer. Minimal germination temperature 40°, optimal range 75–85°. Can take up to 3 weeks to germinate; keep rows from drying out for faster emergence. Thinning is critical: At 3" high thin to ½" apart, at 6" thin again to 1-2" apart.

Diseases:

ALTS: Alternaria Leaf Spot
PM: Powdery Mildew
BR: Black Rot
TLS: Target Leaf Spot
LR: Licorice Rot
P: Pythium

ALTS shows up first on the oldest foliage as brown-black spots edged with yellow. Foliage blackens and shrivels as it develops and spreads. Maintaining a good crop rotation is the best preventive.

Germination Testing

For the latest results of our germination tests, please see the germination page.

Our Seeds are Non-GMO

All of our seeds are non-GMO, and free of neonicotinoids and fungicides. Fedco is one of the original companies to sign the Safe Seed Pledge.