vegetable variety
Atomic Red
Carrot · Daucus carota subsp. sativus
USDA hardiness range
- Zones
- 3b–7b
- Days to harvest
- 60 to 80
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Moderate
- Lifespan
- biennial grown as annual
At a glance
Mild, slightly bitter raw, sweet when cooked; deep red roots that turn brighter with cooking. Roasting, soups. Lycopene-rich, novelty for color.
Growing Atomic Red
Detailed guidance for this section is being prepared. Check back soon.
Flavor, texture, and use
Detailed guidance for this section is being prepared. Check back soon.
Growing notes
Detailed guidance for this section is being prepared. Check back soon.
Atomic Red by zone
Zone-specific suitability, frost timing, and adjacent-zone notes.
Other carrot varieties
4 sibling cultivars profiled on ZonePlant.
- Chantenay Red Core
Sweet, juicy, broad shoulders tapering to a stubby point; copes with shallow or rocky soil. Fresh, juicing, so…
- Cosmic Purple
Sweet, mild, novelty deep purple skin with orange core; holds purple when cooked briefly. Fresh, salads. Antho…
- Danvers Half Long
Sweet, slightly stronger flavor; tapered orange roots that handle heavier soil. Fresh, cooking, storage. Herit…
- Nantes
Sweet, crisp, very low bitterness; cylindrical orange roots with blunt tips. Fresh, juicing, salads, the snack…
Frequently asked questions
- What zones does the Atomic Red carrot grow in?
Atomic Red grows in USDA zones 3b through 7b.
- How does Atomic Red compare to other carrot varieties?
Atomic Red is one of 5 carrot varieties profiled on ZonePlant. See the full carrot variety table for side-by-side comparison.
+−
+−
Image: "Carrots at Ljubljana Central Market", by domdomegg, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.
Related