{"product_id":"mk-carotte-chantenay-sur-ruban","title":"'Chantenay' carrot on ribbon","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"410\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"410\"\u003e'Chantenay' 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\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"883\"\u003e The 'Chantenay' carrot is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"482\"\u003ehighly prized heritage variety\u003c\/strong\u003e , renowned for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"543\"\u003eshort, conical, and robust roots\u003c\/strong\u003e , perfectly \u003cstrong data-start=\"558\" data-end=\"612\"\u003esuited to heavy, clay, or shallow soils\u003c\/strong\u003e . Its compact shape and broad neck allow it to thrive where longer carrots are less successful. It offers \u003cstrong data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"799\"\u003etender, crisp, and naturally sweet flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e , ideal for both fresh eating and cooking and preserving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"1366\"\u003ePresented \u003cstrong data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"908\"\u003eon a tape\u003c\/strong\u003e , this carrot makes sowing \u003cstrong data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"970\"\u003esimple, precise, and accessible\u003c\/strong\u003e , even for beginner gardeners. The tape ensures even spacing between seeds, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1097\"\u003esignificantly reduces thinning\u003c\/strong\u003e , and facilitates maintenance in the vegetable garden, raised beds, or containers. Prized for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003emild and reliable flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e , the 'Chantenay' carrot is also a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1270\"\u003ehealthy choice\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1308\"\u003erich in vitamin A and fiber\u003c\/strong\u003e , and particularly enjoyable when eaten raw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1787\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1383\"\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Daucus carota subsp. sativus\u003cbr data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1415\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1436\"\u003eVariety type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heritage (Chantenay) \u003cbr data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1464\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1485\"\u003eSeed type:\u003c\/strong\u003e On tape\u003cbr data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1498\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1520\"\u003eGrowth habit\/spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Short, conical root, easy to harvest\u003cbr data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1593\"\u003eFoliage height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 25 to 35 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1615\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1641\"\u003eRoot color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intense orange\u003cbr data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1659\" data-end=\"1672\"\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crispy, tender and sweet flesh\u003cbr data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1709\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1724\"\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good tolerance to heavy soils and cool temperatures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1908\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1812\"\u003eCompanion plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Onion, leek, chives, rosemary, sage\u003cbr data-start=\"1856\" data-end=\"1859\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"1881\"\u003eNegative plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coriander, dill, parsnip\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"1929\"\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1931\" data-end=\"2318\"\u003eSow \u003cstrong data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"1968\"\u003edirectly outdoors\u003c\/strong\u003e once the soil has warmed up and all risk of frost has passed. The 'Chantenay' carrot thrives in a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2102\"\u003esunny location\u003c\/strong\u003e , promoting even growth and good root coloration. Prepare \u003cstrong data-start=\"2192\" data-end=\"2245\"\u003ewell-loosened soil, even if it is naturally compact\u003c\/strong\u003e , and enrich it with organic matter to support steady growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2320\" data-end=\"2683\"\u003e Make shallow furrows, lay the seed tape, water gently, and then cover with fine soil. It is \u003cstrong data-start=\"2441\" data-end=\"2481\"\u003eimportant to keep the soil moist\u003c\/strong\u003e , but not soggy, throughout germination, which can be gradual. \u003cstrong data-start=\"2556\" data-end=\"2602\"\u003eStaggered sowings every 2 to 3 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e will ensure continuous harvests from early summer until autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch3 data-start=\"2685\" data-end=\"2708\"\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2710\" data-end=\"3130\"\u003e The 'Chantenay' carrot is \u003cstrong data-start=\"2737\" data-end=\"2757\"\u003eeasy to grow\u003c\/strong\u003e and requires little intervention. Regular watering, especially during dry periods, promotes well-formed roots and prevents bitterness. To check if watering is necessary, insert a finger into the soil about \u003cstrong data-start=\"2979\" data-end=\"2987\"\u003e5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e deep: if the soil is dry to this depth, water gently. Maintaining consistent moisture helps prevent split or forked roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3132\" data-end=\"3159\"\u003e Harvesting and preservation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3161\" data-end=\"3576\"\u003e Harvesting typically begins \u003cstrong data-start=\"3192\" data-end=\"3228\"\u003ea few weeks after sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e , when the roots reach a pleasing size. For \u003cstrong data-start=\"3291\" data-end=\"3310\"\u003eoptimal flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e , harvest before the roots become too large. Lightly covering exposed shoulders with soil helps prevent greening. \u003cbr data-start=\"3451\" data-end=\"3454\"\u003eCarrots keep very well in a cool, humid place, making them an ideal variety for storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3578\" data-end=\"3601\"\u003e Usage ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3603\" data-end=\"3832\"\u003e • Diced carrots, convenient and uniform\u003cbr data-start=\"3653\" data-end=\"3656\"\u003e • Soups, purées and stews\u003cbr data-start=\"3689\" data-end=\"3692\"\u003e • Boiling, steaming, or roasting\u003cbr data-start=\"3732\" data-end=\"3735\"\u003e • Fresh, crunchy and sweet to eat\u003cbr data-start=\"3778\" data-end=\"3781\"\u003e • Excellent for freezing and canning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3834\" data-end=\"4156\"\u003e The 'Chantenay' carrot, grown on tape from McKenzie Seeds, is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3897\" data-end=\"3934\"\u003ereliable, easy-to-grow, and trustworthy choice\u003c\/strong\u003e , offering \u003cstrong data-start=\"3944\" data-end=\"4021\"\u003edependability, natural sweetness, and excellent adaptation to difficult soils\u003c\/strong\u003e . 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