{"product_id":"carrot-seed-atomic-red","title":"Carrot Seed (Atomic Red)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .qps-product-page {\n    --qps-navy:#1D1D4D;\n    --qps-green:#7CAC4E;\n    --qps-berry:#DE3467;\n    --qps-leaf:#83B644;\n    --qps-lime:#DCFB50;\n    --qps-cream:#FBFAF4;\n    --qps-text:#425f4b;\n\n    --carrot-red:#B93632;\n    --carrot-red-orange:#D94A2B;\n    --carrot-coral:#E45C45;\n    --carrot-orange:#F47A24;\n\n    font-family:inherit;\n    color:var(--qps-text);\n    background:var(--qps-cream);\n    border-radius:24px;\n    padding:26px;\n    border:1px solid rgba(29,29,77,.12);\n    box-shadow:0 18px 42px rgba(29,29,77,.08);\n    line-height:1.6;\n  }\n\n  .qps-product-page * {\n    box-sizing:border-box;\n  }\n\n  .qps-title {\n    color:var(--qps-navy);\n    font-size:34px;\n    line-height:1.1;\n    margin:0 0 14px;\n    padding-bottom:14px;\n    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(29,29,77,.28);\n  }\n\n  .qps-lead {\n    font-size:16px;\n    margin:0 0 18px;\n  }\n\n  .qps-highlight {\n    background:linear-gradient(135deg,#fff,#FFF1ED);\n    border-left:5px solid var(--carrot-red-orange);\n    border-radius:16px;\n    padding:15px;\n    margin:16px 0;\n  }\n\n  .qps-highlight strong,\n  .qps-card strong {\n    color:var(--qps-navy);\n  }\n\n  .qps-card-grid {\n    display:grid;\n    grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));\n    gap:10px;\n    margin:18px 0;\n  }\n\n  .qps-card {\n    background:#fff;\n    border:1px solid rgba(29,29,77,.08);\n    border-radius:14px;\n    padding:12px;\n  }\n\n  .qps-colour-bar {\n    display:flex;\n    overflow:hidden;\n    height:12px;\n    border-radius:999px;\n    margin:12px 0 16px;\n    border:1px solid rgba(29,29,77,.08);\n  }\n\n  .qps-colour-bar span {\n    flex:1;\n  }\n\n  .colour-coral { background:#E45C45; }\n  .colour-red-orange { background:#D94A2B; }\n  .colour-red { background:#B93632; }\n  .colour-orange { background:#F47A24; }\n\n  .qps-icon {\n    width:24px;\n    height:24px;\n    border-radius:50%;\n    display:inline-flex;\n    align-items:center;\n    justify-content:center;\n    background:rgba(217,74,43,.13);\n    color:var(--qps-navy);\n    font-size:12px;\n    font-weight:900;\n    margin-right:6px;\n  }\n\n  .qps-detail {\n    margin-top:12px;\n    background:#fff;\n    border-radius:16px;\n    border:1px solid rgba(29,29,77,.1);\n    overflow:hidden;\n  }\n\n  .qps-detail summary {\n    cursor:pointer;\n    padding:14px 16px;\n    font-weight:900;\n    color:var(--qps-navy);\n    background:linear-gradient(90deg,#fff,#FFF2EE);\n    list-style:none;\n  }\n\n  .qps-detail summary::-webkit-details-marker {\n    display:none;\n  }\n\n  .qps-detail summary:after {\n    content:\"+\";\n    float:right;\n    color:var(--carrot-red-orange);\n    font-size:22px;\n    line-height:1;\n  }\n\n  .qps-detail[open] summary:after {\n    content:\"–\";\n  }\n\n  .qps-detail-content {\n    padding:0 16px 16px;\n  }\n\n  .qps-table {\n    width:100%;\n    border-collapse:collapse;\n    margin-top:10px;\n    font-size:14px;\n  }\n\n  .qps-table th,\n  .qps-table td {\n    text-align:left;\n    padding:9px;\n    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(29,29,77,.1);\n    vertical-align:top;\n  }\n\n  .qps-table th {\n    color:var(--qps-navy);\n  }\n\n  .qps-tip {\n    margin-top:16px;\n    background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--qps-navy),#2d2d68);\n    color:#fff;\n    padding:16px;\n    border-radius:16px;\n  }\n\n  @media (max-width:700px) {\n    .qps-product-page {\n      padding:16px;\n      border-radius:18px;\n    }\n\n    .qps-title {\n      font-size:28px;\n    }\n\n    .qps-card-grid {\n      grid-template-columns:1fr;\n    }\n\n    .qps-table,\n    .qps-table tbody,\n    .qps-table tr,\n    .qps-table td {\n      display:block;\n      width:100%;\n    }\n\n    .qps-table thead {\n      display:none;\n    }\n\n    .qps-table tr {\n      padding:8px 0;\n      border-bottom:1px solid rgba(29,29,77,.12);\n    }\n\n    .qps-table td {\n      border:0;\n      padding:5px 0;\n    }\n\n    .qps-table td:before {\n      content:attr(data-label);\n      display:block;\n      font-weight:900;\n      color:var(--qps-navy);\n    }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-product-page\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"qps-lead\"\u003eCarrot Atomic Red is a striking coloured carrot variety producing long, tapered roots in coral-red to rich red-orange tones. It brings a completely different look to the vegetable patch while still offering the familiar crisp texture and sweet flavour expected from a home-grown carrot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"qps-lead\"\u003eThe colourful roots make Atomic Red especially appealing for mixed carrot harvests, salads, roasting and garden-to-table cooking. Its distinctive reddish colouring can become even richer when cooked, adding extra colour to warm vegetable dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🥕 Why Grow Atomic Red?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAtomic Red brings dramatic colour to an otherwise traditional carrot crop. Expect long, tapered roots with coral-red to rich red-orange colouring, a mild sweet flavour and an eye-catching appearance that becomes especially attractive when used alongside orange, yellow or purple carrot varieties.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-colour-bar\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"colour-coral\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"colour-red-orange\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"colour-red\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"colour-orange\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-card-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🌿 Botanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDaucus carota\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🥕 Variety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAtomic Red\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Seed Quantity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApprox. 150 seeds\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🎨 Root Colour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCoral-red to rich red-orange\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e📏 Root Shape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong and tapered\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e😋 Flavour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMild and sweet\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Sowing Method\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDirect sow\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Germination\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApprox. 14–21 days\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e📏 Sowing Depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApprox. 5 mm deep\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e📐 Plant Spacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThin to approximately 3–8 cm apart\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e↔️ Row Spacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApprox. 25–30 cm apart\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e☀️ Position\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSunny position with loose, well-drained soil\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"qps-detail\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qps-icon\"\u003e❤️\u003c\/span\u003e What Makes Atomic Red Different?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-detail-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAtomic Red stands out because of its unusual \u003cstrong\u003ecoral-red to red-orange root colouring\u003c\/strong\u003e. Rather than producing the familiar bright orange root, this variety develops warmer reddish tones while maintaining a classic long, tapered carrot shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"qps-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAtomic Red\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoot Colour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoral-red to rich red-orange\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoot Shape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong and tapered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMild and sweet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCooking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed colouring can become richer when cooked\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarden Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA colourful alternative to traditional orange carrots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"qps-detail\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qps-icon\"\u003e🎨\u003c\/span\u003e A Carrot with Standout Colour\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-detail-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAtomic Red adds a warm spectrum of \u003cstrong\u003ecoral, reddish-orange and deeper red tones\u003c\/strong\u003e to the carrot patch. The roots provide a striking contrast when grown alongside classic orange carrots or other colourful varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🥕 Freshly harvested:\u003c\/strong\u003e The reddish roots are immediately distinctive when pulled from the soil. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🥗 Mixed salads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slice or grate Atomic Red with orange and purple carrots for a naturally colourful presentation. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 Cooking:\u003c\/strong\u003e The red colouring can become richer when cooked, making the variety particularly interesting for roasted and warm vegetable dishes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌈 Mixed harvests:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atomic Red works beautifully as a contrasting variety in a colourful home-grown carrot selection.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"qps-detail\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qps-icon\"\u003e🌱\u003c\/span\u003e Sowing \u0026amp; Germination Guide\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-detail-content\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"qps-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommendation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrowing Notes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClimate dependent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarrots can be grown across a broad sowing window in many Australian climates. Avoid periods of extreme heat or cold and adjust sowing to your local conditions.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Method\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirect sow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSow directly where the carrots are to grow. This allows the developing taproot to grow without transplant disturbance.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 5 mm deep\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSow shallowly into finely prepared soil and gently cover the seed.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoose and well drained\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemove large stones and break up compacted soil so the long, tapered roots have room to develop.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoisture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeep consistently moist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe shallow seedbed should not be allowed to completely dry out while seeds are germinating.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 14–21 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGermination speed varies with soil temperature, moisture and seasonal growing conditions.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"qps-detail\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qps-icon\"\u003e🥕\u003c\/span\u003e Thinning, Spacing \u0026amp; Harvest\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-detail-content\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"qps-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRequirement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommendation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThinning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThin young seedlings so the developing roots have room to expand without excessive competition.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAim for approximately 3–8 cm between plants depending on the root size you would like to harvest.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpace rows approximately 25–30 cm apart.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoot Development\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeep the soil loose and free of large stones to help the long, tapered roots develop properly.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCheck developing roots regularly and harvest progressively as they reach a useful size.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"qps-detail\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qps-icon\"\u003e🍴\u003c\/span\u003e Harvest \u0026amp; Kitchen Uses\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-detail-content\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh eating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enjoy the mild, sweet roots freshly harvested from the garden. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColourful salads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slice or grate Atomic Red to bring coral-red and red-orange tones to fresh salads and slaws. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoasting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atomic Red is especially appealing in roasted vegetable dishes, where its reddish colouring can become even richer. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixed carrots:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combine with orange, yellow or purple carrots for a colourful garden-to-table presentation. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCooked dishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the roots in warm vegetable dishes where their distinctive colour can provide additional visual interest.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"qps-detail\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qps-icon\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e Success Checklist\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-detail-content\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"qps-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare loose soil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong roots develop best when they do not have to push through compacted soil or large stones.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow directly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarrots develop a taproot and are best established where they will remain until harvest.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow approximately 5 mm deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGives the small seed suitable coverage while allowing seedlings to emerge.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeep the seedbed moist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarrot seed is shallowly sown and should not dry out during germination.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThin crowded seedlings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGiving roots adequate room helps them develop their characteristic shape and size.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest progressively\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChecking roots regularly lets you harvest them as they reach a useful size and eating quality.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-tip\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQPS Grower’s Tip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e❤️ Atomic Red is grown as much for its unusual colour as its sweet carrot flavour. For a particularly colourful harvest, grow it alongside orange or purple carrots. When it reaches the kitchen, try roasting some of the roots — \u003cstrong\u003ethe red colouring can become even richer when cooked.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Quality Plants \u0026 Seedlings","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43960805621819,"sku":null,"price":5.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0356\/8526\/9563\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Aug_10_2026_01_58_17_PM.png?v=1786415551","url":"https:\/\/www.qpseedlings.com.au\/products\/carrot-seed-atomic-red","provider":"Quality Plants \u0026 Seedlings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}