Carrot, Red Cored Chantenay Seed Tape

Name: Carrot, Red Cored Chantenay Seed Tape
Brand: McKenzie Seeds
SKU: 139834
Price: 4.99 CAD
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Daucus carota subsp. sativus

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Product Information

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.

Please Note: Seed Tapes require consistent moisture to ensure best germination.

SKU: 139834
Common Name: Carrot
Botanical Name: Daucus carota subsp. sativus

Growing Information

Good For Pollinators

Grows
Best In:

Full sun

Days to
Germination:

10 - 14 days

Water
Needs:

Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week

Days to
Maturity:

70 days

Key Features

Plant Type: Vegetable
Plant Lifecycle: Annual
Fill Weight (grams): 4.5 meters (15 feet)
Approximate Seed Count: 550+
Characteristics: Attracts bees and butterflies
Planting Method: Direct Sow
Color: Orange
Water Needs: Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
Landscape Use: Edible Garden
Growth Habit: Root
Tolerance: Heavy soil
Companion Planting: Onion, leek and herbs such as rosemary and sage act as a repellent to the carrot fly. Chives improve the growth and flavor of carrots and deter aphids, mites, and flies.
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.

Instructions

How To Grow

Carrot seeds should be sown directly into the garden when the soil is warm and all danger of frost is past. Optimum soil temperature (not air temperature) should be 7-29°C (45-84°F) for seeds to germinate. Planting at a lower temperature will delay germination. Prepare the soil for planting. Make shallow rows 13 mm (1/2") deep and 30 cm (12") apart. Tear strips apart and unroll into rows. Water the Seedtape thoroughly, then cover with 6 mm (1/4") of soil and water thoroughly again. It is critical to keep the soil consistently moist, but not soggy during germination. Do not allow the soil to become dry, as young plants have underdeveloped roots and can quickly dehydrate, particularly in windy conditions. Carrots grow quickly and more seeds can be succession planted every 2 to 3 weeks until mid-July for a continuous supply of carrots.

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Planting Depth: Make shallow rows 13 mm (1/2") Deep and 30 cm (12") apart.
Plant Spacing: 5 cm (2")
Instructions for Nutrient Care: Feed plants SUPERthrive once per week. Mix 1.2 ml (1/4 tsp) per 4L (1 gallon) of water in a watering can and apply solution to the base of the plants.

Suggestions

Carrots grow quickly and more seeds can be succession planted every 2 to 3 weeks until mid-July for a continuous supply of carrots.
Carrots should be kept weeded (a clean mulch can reduce this job). Cover exposed roots (shoulders) with soil to prevent cracking and turning green. Important Note: The main reasons carrot seed fails to germinate is due to cool soil, damping off, crusty soil, and inconsistent moisture.
Your soil must remain consistently moist while waiting for the carrot seeds to sprout, which can take 1-3 weeks. If the soil becomes dry and a crust forms, it will hinder the emergence of seedlings. Seeds need air and moisture to sprout. After planting the seed and watering, try covering the row with a board or jute bag to retain moisture and keep the soil from crusting.
Planting in soil that is stony, gravelly, shallow, clay or compacted can result in low seed germination and stunted, deformed (forked) carrots. Carrots grow best in a light, loamy soil high in organic matter. The best way to ensure successful seed germination is to plant in well-cultivated, loose soil that is evenly moist.
While carrots can tolerate some shade, they thrive and develop their sweet, crunchy flavor when grown in full sunlight.
Overwatering or heavy rainfall can cause roots to become forked, particularly if this happens within the first few weeks after sowing. Fluctuations in moisture levels can also lead to cracking.
For best flavor, harvest carrots when roots are not more than 5 cm (2") in diameter.