Carrot, Red Cored Chantenay Organic Seeds

Daucus carota subsp. sativus

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Carrot, Red Cored Chantenay Organic Seeds

Daucus carota subsp. sativus

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Product Information

Our Red Cored Chantenay Carrot seeds will grow into carrots with a thick flesh rich in color and sweetness.

An ideal home garden carrot, each Chantenay carrot will grow to about 5.5" long when mature.

When planting Chantenay carrots, note that they perform best in heavy soils.

One of Nature's biggest sources of vitamin A is its sweet, thick, and nutrient-packed flesh, which makes Chantenay carrots an ideal choice for home gardeners. Rich in vitamin A and mature at a length of 5.5", their thick flesh is best suited for heavier soils. Enjoy a delicious, nutritious vegetable right from your garden!

Sku: 1315

Vendor: Ferry-Morse

Common Name: Carrot

Growing Information

Safe
for Bees

Grows
Best In:

Full Sun

Days to
Germination:

8 - 12 Days

Days to
Maturity:

70 Days

Best
Container Size:

12"+

Growing Height:

3 - 36"

Water
Needs:

Average (1 - 2 in / week)

Key Features

Characteristics: Attracts Bees and Butterflies

Botanical Name: Daucus carota subsp. sativus

Fill Weight (grams): 0.75

Flavor: Crisp and sweet.

Preparation Ideas: Great in soups. Easily preserve carrots by freezing or canning.

Plant Type: Vegetable

Plant Lifecycle: Annual

Approximate Seed Count: 300 - 400

Landscape Use: Edible Garden

Growth Type: Root

Growing Season(s): Summer|Fall

Harvest/Bloom Season(s): Summer|Fall

Package Dimensions: 3.25 x 4.5"

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Instructions

In full sun and well-drained soil, sow seeds. Cover the seeds firmly with soil. For fresh carrots all season, plant every three weeks until 75 days before the first frost.

Planting Depth: 0.25-0.5"

Seed Spacing: Sow four Red Cored Chantenay Carrot seeds per inch in a row. When carrot plants are 2" tall, thin to 3" apart in your rows.

Nutrient Care Instructions: Apply SUPERthrive once per week. Soak in solution of 1/4 tsp per gal for 15 min. or longer depending on size and type.

Suggestions

Too much water can cause carrots to crack. They should be kept weeded (a clean mulch can reduce this job). Also, lightly place soil over exposed roots to prevent cracking.