12 Unusual Carrots to Grow
These nutritious root veggies come in all shapes and sizes — and they're not just orange.

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Carrot Varieties
Carrot 'Solar Yellow'
Carrot 'White Satin'
Crunchy, juicy ‘White Satin’ carrots have a sweet but slightly spicy taste. This Nantes-type holds up well in storage. Serve the roots uncooked, alongside purple and orange carrots, to add color to the table.
Carrot 'Yellowstone'
Carrot 'Lunar White'
Carrot 'Deep Purple'
Carrot 'Hercules'
Carrot 'Dragon'
Carrot 'YaYa' (F1)
Developed by Bejo, a Dutch seed company, 'YaYa' (F1) is an early Nantes-type carrot with smooth, blunt roots. The tops have good disease resistance and hold up well if you’re taking your carrots to market. The roots have a sweet, tender flavor.