1/4 ounce Scarlet Nantes Carrot seed

Approximately 4,500 seeds

The Scarlet Nantes carrot grows very cylindrical roots, with rounded ends, that are excellent for bunching. Each carrot grows around seven inches long, and is sweet and tender with a satisfying crunch. Recommended by Utah State University, Scarlet Nantes carrots are sweet, plump, and coreless. This crop does well in zones three to nine, in an area with full sun. It needs sandy and well-drained soil with little to no rocks. After around 70 days, these carrots are ready to be pulled out of the ground and enjoyed in an array of dishes.

Latin Name: daucus carota subsp. Sativus

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Days to Maturity: 70 days

Hardiness Zone: 3-9

Planting Depth: ½”

Plant Spacing: 1-2”

Row Spacing: 18-24”

Growth Habit: Upright

Soil Preference: Light, well drained, sandy soil; pH 5.5 to 6.8

Temp Preference: Warmer

Light Preference: Full Sun

Pests/diseases: Susceptible to weevils and carrot rust fly

Color: Orange

Flavor: Sweet and tender

Growing Directions:

These carrots should be planted in soil with a pH level of approximately five to seven. The soil should also be sandy and moist, with few rocks or lumps to get in the way of the root growth. Sow the seeds in the spring in an area with full sun by placing half an inch of soil over each seed. Keep two to three inches between each plant and twelve to fourteen inches between each row. Water them each week to keep the soil consistently moist, and watch out for pests such as the carrot rust fly. After around seventy five days, or when they appear to have reached full size, the Scarlet Nantes carrots will be ready to be harvested