{"product_id":"ga-carotte-nantes-mini-core-bio","title":"Organic 'Nantes Mini Core' carrot","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"306\"\u003e Organic 'Nantes Mini Core' carrot (Daucus carota) from the seed company Gaia, a miniature heritage variety that is sweet and crunchy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"308\" data-end=\"714\"\u003eThe 'Nantes Mini Core' carrot forms \u003cstrong data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"383\"\u003eshort, cylindrical roots\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"404\"\u003esmooth skin\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"413\" data-end=\"438\"\u003ebright orange flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e , featuring a \u003cstrong data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"467\"\u003every small, almost imperceptible core\u003c\/strong\u003e . Its texture is \u003cstrong data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"529\"\u003etender and crisp\u003c\/strong\u003e , offering a \u003cstrong data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"574\"\u003enaturally sweet flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e that is particularly pleasant when eaten fresh. The fine, upright, bright green foliage complements its regular and uniform growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"1208\"\u003eProduced from \u003cstrong data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"763\"\u003eseeds inherited from the 19th century\u003c\/strong\u003e , this mini Nantes carrot is prized for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"830\"\u003eversatility\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"860\"\u003eease of cultivation\u003c\/strong\u003e , particularly in \u003cstrong data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"905\"\u003econtainers, raised beds\u003c\/strong\u003e , or small gardens. 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The \u003cstrong data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1160\"\u003etops are edible\u003c\/strong\u003e , adding another use to the harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1349\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003eCompanion plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alliums, Rosemary, Sage, Beans, Lettuce, Peas, Peppers, Tomatoes\u003cbr data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1300\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1322\"\u003eNegative plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coriander, Dill, Parsnip\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1666\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1373\"\u003eSpread\/Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Short cylindrical root, upright foliage\u003cbr data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1420\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003eFoliage height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 to 35 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1460\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1485\"\u003eQuantity per packet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1500\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1519\"\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Environmentally friendly product\u003cbr data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1545\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1565\"\u003eSpecial features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Miniature heritage variety from Nantes, very small heart, ideal for containers, edible leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1810\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1694\"\u003eLeaf color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium green\u003cbr data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"1708\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1730\"\u003eTexture\/flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tender, crisp, very sweet flesh \u003cbr data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1770\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1794\"\u003eCold tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Down to -7°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1812\" data-end=\"1831\"\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"2179\"\u003e Sow \u003cstrong data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003edirectly outdoors\u003c\/strong\u003e as soon as the ground is workable, at \u003cstrong data-start=\"1904\" data-end=\"1928\"\u003ea depth of 1.2 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e , in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"1977\"\u003eloose, deep, well-crumbled soil\u003c\/strong\u003e free of stones. 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