Type
Imperator
Carrot variety
Imperator 58 Carrot
A long tapered carrot with classic grocery-store shape. It needs deep loose soil to develop its full length cleanly.
Days to maturity
75 to 80
Best for
long roots, fresh market style
About Imperator 58
Imperator 58 is a long, slender Imperator-type carrot with a small core and sweet flavor when well grown. It is the classic long market carrot shape, but it needs deep loose soil to perform well.
Growing Imperator 58 Carrot
Avoid shallow, heavy, or rocky beds, because roots fork and stunt easily. Harvest before roots become overmature, since long carrots can crack or lose tenderness if left too long.
Full growing guide
For planting dates, care, and harvest that apply to all carrots, see the complete guide.
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Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; performance varies by climate, soil, and season. Seed and plant availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.