Quantity
Around 600 seeds
Exposure
Sun
Discover the plant
Family
Apiaceae
Type
Vegetable
Cycle
Biennial
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.
Planting guide
From plantingto establishment.
Planting depth
0.5 to 1 cm (0.2 to 0.4 in)
Establishment temperature
10 to 24 °C (50 to 75 °F)
Establishment time
10 to 21 days
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Exposure
Sun
Soil
Loose, deep and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom period2nd-year summer
Harvest65 days after sowing
Garden associations
What to plantwith it.
Good companionsOnion, leek, radish
Avoid planting withDill, fennel
Raw vegetables, soup, cooking, freezing, preservation
