{"product_id":"mk-carotte-chantenay-a-centre-rouge-sur-ruban","title":"'Chantenay to Centre Rouge' carrot on ribbon","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"697\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"697\"\u003e'Chantenay' red-center carrot on ribbon (Daucus carota subsp. sativus), offered by the seed company \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMcKenzie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003eThe 'Chantenay Red Center' carrot is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"784\"\u003ehighly prized heirloom variety\u003c\/strong\u003e , known for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"844\"\u003eshort, thick, and sturdy roots\u003c\/strong\u003e , perfectly \u003cstrong data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"904\"\u003esuited to heavy or compact soils\u003c\/strong\u003e where other carrots struggle. Its roots, approximately 14 cm long, boast a \u003cstrong data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1043\"\u003ebeautiful, warm reddish-orange color\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003eslightly rounded core\u003c\/strong\u003e , resulting in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1143\"\u003edense, crisp, and naturally sweet flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e . This texture makes it \u003cstrong data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1210\"\u003eideal for dicing\u003c\/strong\u003e , cooking, and stews, while also being delicious eaten raw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1894\"\u003ePresented \u003cstrong data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1302\"\u003eon a tape\u003c\/strong\u003e , this variety makes sowing \u003cstrong data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1364\"\u003esimple, precise, and accessible\u003c\/strong\u003e , even for beginner gardeners. The tape ensures uniform seed spacing, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1492\"\u003egreatly reduces thinning\u003c\/strong\u003e , and simplifies maintenance in the home vegetable garden. Like all tape-based seeds, it requires \u003cstrong data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1636\"\u003econsistent moisture during germination\u003c\/strong\u003e to guarantee even and successful emergence.\u003cbr data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1679\"\u003e Carrots are a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1730\"\u003erecognized healthy choice\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"1782\"\u003erich in vitamin A and dietary fiber\u003c\/strong\u003e , particularly when eaten fresh, while also being \u003cstrong data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"1893\"\u003esafe for pollinators\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"2312\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"1911\"\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Daucus carota subsp. sativus\u003cbr data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"1943\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"1964\"\u003eVariety type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heritage (Chantenay)\u003cbr data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"1992\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"2013\"\u003eSeed type:\u003c\/strong\u003e On tape\u003cbr data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2026\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2026\" data-end=\"2048\"\u003eGrowth habit\/spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Short, thick root, easy to harvest\u003cbr data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2095\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2095\" data-end=\"2121\"\u003eFoliage height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 to 35 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"2132\" data-end=\"2135\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2161\"\u003eRoot color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reddish orange\u003cbr data-start=\"2178\" data-end=\"2181\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2181\" data-end=\"2194\"\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense, crisp, and naturally sweet flesh\u003cbr data-start=\"2241\" data-end=\"2244\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2244\" data-end=\"2268\"\u003eCold tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good tolerance to cool temperatures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2314\" data-end=\"2433\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2314\" data-end=\"2337\"\u003eCompanion plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Onion, leek, chives, rosemary, sage\u003cbr data-start=\"2381\" data-end=\"2384\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2384\" data-end=\"2406\"\u003eNegative plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coriander, dill, parsnip\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2435\" data-end=\"2454\"\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"2456\" data-end=\"2854\"\u003eSow \u003cstrong data-start=\"2462\" data-end=\"2493\"\u003edirectly outdoors\u003c\/strong\u003e once the soil has warmed up and all risk of frost has passed. Germination is \u003cstrong data-start=\"2585\" data-end=\"2610\"\u003ereliable and gradual\u003c\/strong\u003e , with an optimal soil temperature between \u003cstrong data-start=\"2664\" data-end=\"2679\"\u003e13 and 18°C\u003c\/strong\u003e , although the variety tolerates a wider range. Prepare \u003cstrong data-start=\"2746\" data-end=\"2804\"\u003ewell-worked, loose soil enriched with organic matter\u003c\/strong\u003e , even if it is naturally clayey or compacted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"2856\" data-end=\"3265\"\u003eMake shallow furrows about \u003cstrong data-start=\"2898\" data-end=\"2908\"\u003e1.3 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e deep, spaced \u003cstrong data-start=\"2921\" data-end=\"2930\"\u003e30 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e apart. Place the seed tape at the bottom of the furrow, water gently, then cover with about \u003cstrong data-start=\"3024\" data-end=\"3046\"\u003e6 mm of fine soil\u003c\/strong\u003e . Water again gently. It is \u003cstrong data-start=\"3087\" data-end=\"3127\"\u003eessential to keep the soil moist\u003c\/strong\u003e , but not waterlogged, throughout germination, which usually takes \u003cstrong data-start=\"3194\" data-end=\"3211\"\u003e10 to 14 days\u003c\/strong\u003e , sometimes up to \u003cstrong data-start=\"3229\" data-end=\"3243\"\u003e3 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e depending on conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"3267\" data-end=\"3482\"\u003eFor a prolonged and abundant harvest, sow \u003cstrong data-start=\"3319\" data-end=\"3365\"\u003eseeds every 2 to 3 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e from spring until mid-July. 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