Red Cored Chantenay produces crunchy, sweet carrots that are excellent for dicing. Roots grow to be a reddish-orange with an indistinct core. This variety produces shorter and thicker carrots that grow to about 14 cm (5 1/2") long when mature. A healthy choice, carrots contain more vitamin A than any other vegetable and when raw, they provide important dietary fibre.
SKU: 142177
Growing Information
Days to Germination:
10 to 14 days
Days to Maturity:
60 to 70 days
Key Features
Product Weight: 1.9 grams / approximately 1400-1500 seeds
Flavor: Crisp, sweet
Preparation Ideas: Great for soups, freezing, or canning.
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.