Organic 'Red Cored Chantenay' carrot

Latin name Daucus carota subsp. sativus
Quantity per packet About 800 seeds
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Product
identification
Latin nameDaucus carota subsp. sativus
FamilyApiaceae
TypeVegetable
CycleBiennial
Quantity per packAbout 800 seeds
Code produitJAREC-0040
Product
description

Organic 'Red Cored Chantenay' carrots are a classic and dependable variety, prized for their sturdy, uniform roots that are particularly well-suited for generous harvests from the family garden. With their vibrant red core and conical shape, featuring a wide shoulder tapering to a rounded tip, they offer an instantly recognizable silhouette that is both rustic and elegant. Their tender flesh and sweet, naturally sugary flavor make them delicious both raw and cooked, becoming even sweeter after some storage. This biennial, cultivated as an annual, is ideal for gardeners seeking a reliable, easy-to-grow carrot that is well-adapted to seasonal harvests. Its delicate, light foliage beautifully complements other garden crops while occupying minimal visual space. It thrives particularly well in loose, well-drained soil, where its roots can develop unhindered and achieve their beautiful regularity. If a few plants are allowed to complete their cycle, their floral umbels become very attractive to pollinating and beneficial insects. Growing 'Red Cored Chantenay' means choosing a flavorful, colorful, and versatile carrot, perfect for everyday cooking as well as for storage.

Sowing
guide
Sowing periodMay to June
Sowing depth0.5 to 1 cm (0.2 to 0.4 in)
Germination temperature10 to 24 °C (50 to 75 °F)
Germination time10 to 21 days
Soil
and care
ExposureSun
Soil
Well drained
Watering
Regular
Bloom,
harvest
and garden
Garden use
Raw, cooked, soups, freezing, preserves
Bloom period
2nd-year summer
Harvest
65 days after sowing
Size
and facts
Height30 to 40 cm (12 to 16 in.)
Spread15 to 20 cm (6 to 8 in.)
Planting
partners
Good companions
Onion, leek, radish
Avoid planting with
Dill, fennel
The availability of our seeds varies depending on seasonal availability, production schedules and supplier inventory. Certain varieties may only be offered for a limited time based on their natural growth cycle, sowing period or available stock. These product pages are designed to help and inspire gardeners in choosing the right seeds for vegetable gardens, flower beds, pollinator gardens, container growing, naturalization projects and sustainable outdoor spaces.