Carrot 'Chantenay'

Carrot 'Chantenay' (Daucus carota) – Offered by Le Potager Ornemental de Catherine

The 'Chantenay' carrot is a traditional variety known for its short, stocky shape , perfect for heavy, clayey soils where long varieties struggle to thrive. Its bright orange flesh , crunchy and sweet, offers excellent taste quality .

Ideal for a summer or fall harvest , it keeps well after harvest and is suitable for fresh consumption as well as for soups and preserves .

Characteristics of the variety

Type : Biennial (grown as an annual)
Shape : Short and stocky
Color : Bright orange
Texture : Crisp and tender
Flavor : Mild and sweet
Maturity : 65 to 75 days
Tolerance : Suitable for heavy soils
Use : Fresh, soups, preserves

?? Cultivation method

?? Exposure : Full sun
?? Sowing : In open ground from 2 to 4 weeks before the last frost until July for a fall harvest
?? Sowing depth : 5 mm
?? Germination temperature : 10-25°C
? Germination time : 10 to 21 days
?? Spacing : 5 cm between plants, 30 cm between rows
?? Watering : Regular, without excess, to avoid split carrots
?? Thinning : When the plants reach 5 cm in height

With its vigorous growth and good storage , the 'Chantenay' carrot guarantees an abundant and tasty harvest throughout the season.

Use and special features

?? A sweet and versatile carrot
Ideal raw, cooked or mashed , it retains all its flavor.

?? Perfect for heavy soils
Its stocky shape allows it to grow well where tall varieties struggle.

? Excellent conservation
Picked in the fall, it is easily stored during the winter .