Autumn King Flakkee Carrot 500 Seeds – Heirloom Carrot – Large Storage Orange Carrot

Grow a dependable late-season harvest with Autumn King / Flakkee Carrot Seeds, a classic heirloom variety known for producing large, sturdy orange roots with excellent flavor and strong storage qualities.

Autumn King, also known as Flakkee, develops long, broad, tapered carrots with rich orange color and a crisp, sweet flavor. The roots are substantial and well suited for fresh eating, roasting, soups, stews, juicing, freezing, and winter storage.

This variety is especially valued for its ability to produce large roots and hold well into the cooler part of the growing season. It performs best in deep, loose, stone-free soil where roots can develop straight and evenly.

A great choice for gardeners looking for a productive carrot variety with generous size, traditional flavor, and excellent kitchen versatility.

Plant Details

• Variety: Autumn King / Flakkee
• Type: Carrot
• Species: Daucus carota
• Seed Type: Heirloom / Open-Pollinated
• Life Cycle: Biennial grown as an annual for roots
• Root Color: Deep orange
• Root Shape: Long, broad and tapered
• Root Size: Large
• Flavor: Sweet, crisp and classic carrot flavor
• Days to Maturity: Approximately 70–85 days
• Sun: Full sun
• Season: Cool-season crop
• Uses: Fresh eating, roasting, soups, stews, juicing, freezing and storage
• Growing Locations: Garden beds, raised beds and deep containers

Growing Info

• Direct Sow: Carrots grow best when sown directly where they will mature because they do not transplant well.
• Sowing Depth: Plant seeds approximately ¼ inch deep.
• Spacing: Sow seeds closely, then thin seedlings to approximately 2–3 inches apart once they are established.
• Row Spacing: Allow approximately 12–18 inches between rows.
• Germination: Keep the top layer of soil consistently moist while seeds germinate. Carrot seeds can take 1–3 weeks to emerge.
• Sunlight: Provide at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight each day.
• Soil: Use deep, loose, fertile, well-draining soil. Remove stones and hard clumps that could cause forked or misshapen roots.
• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist throughout growth, especially while roots are developing.
• Thinning: Proper thinning is important for producing large, straight carrots.
• Harvest: Harvest when roots reach the desired size and rich orange color. Autumn King is especially suitable for late-season harvests and storage.

Why You’ll Love It

• Produces large, substantial carrots
• Rich deep-orange color
• Sweet and crisp flavor
• Classic heirloom variety
• Excellent for fall harvests
• Great storage carrot
• Perfect for roasting and soups
• Delicious for fresh eating
• Great for juicing
• Open-pollinated
• Productive garden variety
• Well suited for raised beds
• Excellent choice for cool-season gardens

🌿 Happy growing!