{"product_id":"carrot-manpukuji","title":"Carrot Seeds, Manpukuji","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eDaucus carota\u003c\/em\u003e). Believe it or not—this carrot was shaped by monks, not markets. In Kyoto Prefecture, at the historic Manpuku-ji temple, vegetarian Buddhist monks required large, nourishing vegetables to sustain their communal way of life, and from this need came careful selection for both immense size and exceptional flavor. Descended from ancient Edo-period long-root carrots, Manpukuji plunges 2 to 6 feet into deep, loose soil, drawing up minerals and developing a clean, rich sweetness that intensifies as the weather cools. For premium quality, it must be sown in late summer and grown through autumn into winter, just as it has been for generations in Kyoto’s temple gardens. This region is famed for its Kyoyasai—traditional vegetables revered for flavor, beauty, and their connection to health and longevity—and Manpukuji stands among the most remarkable of them. Hundreds of years ago, devoted brothers quietly nourished themselves on these steadfast, righteous roots, and today growers of all backgrounds continue to rediscover their value, both culinary and cultural. Whether prepared traditionally in namasu for the New Year or enjoyed fresh from the garden, this carrot offers more than sustenance—it offers a living link to history, a bold visual spectacle, and a deeply satisfying harvest unlike anything else in the carrot world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511153852702,"sku":"CR138","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/carrot_manpukuji_1.jpg?v=1782397467","url":"https:\/\/www.rareseeds.sbs\/products\/carrot-manpukuji","provider":"RareSeeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}