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Organic Carrot Seed Tape, Red Cored Chantenay
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: 139838
Growing Information
Days to
Germination:
10 to 14 days
Days to
Maturity:
70 days
Key Features
- Product Weight: 4.5 meters (15') - with 550 plus seeds
- 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.
- Seed Type: Heirloom
- Plant Type: Vegetable
- Latin Name: Daucus carota subsp. Sativus
- How To Grow
Instructions
Prepare the soil for planting. Make shallow rows 13 mm (1/2") deep and 45 cm (18") apart. Tear strips apart and unroll into rows. Water the Seedtape thoroughly, then cover with soil and water thoroughly again.
- Planting Depth: 13 mm (1/2")
- Plantling Spacing: 5 cm (2")
- Row Spacing: 30 cm (12")
Suggestions
- An especially good variety for heavy soil.
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