Heartless 'Nantes' carrot
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Carrot 'Nantes' (Daucus carota) – Offered by Le Potager Ornemental de Catherine
The 'Nantes' carrot is a classic and versatile variety , appreciated for its tender, sweet flesh and no fibrous heart . Its cylindrical and regular shape makes it an easy carrot to harvest and prepare. Its mild taste and crunchy texture make it an excellent variety for fresh consumption, juices, purees and cooking .
Very productive, it is ideal for spring and autumn crops , with good conservation after harvest . A must-have in the vegetable garden!
Characteristics of the variety
Type : Biennial (grown as an annual)
Shape : Cylindrical, regular
Color : Bright orange
Texture : Crisp and tender
Flavor : Mild and sweet
Maturity : 65 to 75 days
Tolerance : Crack resistant and suitable for varied soils
Use : Fresh, juice, purees, soups, preserves
?? Cultivation method
?? Exposure : Full sun
?? Sowing :
• Direct sowing in open ground from 2 to 4 weeks before the last frost until July for an autumn harvest
?? Sowing depth : 5 mm
?? Germination temperature : 10-25°C
? Germination time : 10 to 21 days
?? Spacing : 5 cm between plants, 30 cm between rows
?? Watering : Regular, without excess, to avoid split carrots
?? Thinning : When the plants reach 5 cm in height
Thanks to its rapid growth and tender flesh , the 'Nantes' carrot is an ideal choice for sweet and abundant harvests throughout the season.
Use and special features
?? A tender and tasty carrot
Perfect for salads, juices and gentle cooking .
?? Easy to grow and crack resistant
Adapts well to different types of soil .
? Excellent conservation
Keeps for a long time after harvest, ideal for fall and winter harvests .
