Scarlet Nantes is the most popular and dependable home garden carrot variety. Roots are sweet and tender yet incredibly crisp. Bright orange in color and nearly coreless, these are ideal for freezing.
SKU: 101133
Growing Information
Grows Best In:
Full sun
Days to Germination:
10 to 14 days
Water Needs:
Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
Days to Maturity:
68 days
Key Features
Plant Type: Vegetable
Botanical Name: Daucus carota subsp. Sativus
Fill Weight (grams): 3
Approximate Seed Count: 2,200-2,300
Planting Method: Sow Direct
Plant Lifecycle: Annual
Seed Type: Heirloom
Water Needs: Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
Flavor: Sweet and crunchy
Preparation Ideas: Clean, peel and slice carrots. Bring 3 cm (1") of salted water to boil in a saucepan. Add the carrot slices. Return to boil, then reduce the heat and cover the pan. Cook until just tender, but not soft. This will take about 10-15 minutes. Drain and eat hot. For extra flavor add salt, pepper and butter.
Sow in early spring in well cultivated soil. Uniform moisture is critical. Seedlings should be thinned to approximately 5 cm (2”) apart for optimal root formation. Sowings of carrot seed can be repeated every 2 weeks until mid-summer.
Planting Depth: 6 mm (1/4")
Plant Spacing: 5 cm (2")
Row Spacing: 30 cm (12")
Suggestions
For best flavor, harvest when roots are not more than 5 cm (2") in diameter. Ideal for freezing.