Organic 'Scarlet Nantes' carrot

Latin name Daucus carota subsp. sativus
Quantity per packet Around 600 seeds
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Product
identification
Latin nameDaucus carota subsp. sativus
FamilyApiaceae
TypeVegetable
CycleBiennial
Quantity per packAround 600 seeds
Code produitJAREC-0041
Product
description

Organic 'Scarlet Nantes' carrot is a classic and refined variety that has long captivated gardeners with the consistent beauty of its roots and the sweetness of its flavor. With its well-cylindrical-conical carrots, broad collar, and rounded tip, Daucus carota subsp. sativus offers a uniform harvest, as pleasant to look at as it is to cook. Its tender and sweet flesh, enhanced by a brightly colored core, makes it an excellent candidate for crisp salads, soups, stews, and crops intended for preservation. In the vegetable garden, its finely cut foliage adds a light and elegant texture, while the roots develop in loose and well-drained soil. This variety is appreciated for its relatively fast growth and its ability to maintain all its quality after harvest, whether stored, frozen, or canned. It performs particularly well when direct sown in a sunny location, where it fully develops its natural sweetness. Productive, versatile, and easy to grow, it suits both beginner gardeners and lovers of high-quality root vegetables. It is a reliable and flavorful carrot that brings color, finesse, and abundance to the food garden.

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
Loose, deep and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Bloom,
harvest
and garden
Garden use
Raw vegetables, soup, cooking, freezing, preservation
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.