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Carrot, Scarlet Nantes Value Size Seeds
Daucus carota subsp. Sativus
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These Scarlet Nantes carrots are a must-have for any home garden!
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: 143843
- Common Name: Carrot
- Botanical Name: Daucus carota subsp. Sativus
Growing Information
Safe
for Bees
Good For Pollinators
Grows
Best In:
Full Sun
Days to
Germination:
10 - 14 days
Water
Needs:
Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2 in.) per week
Days to
Maturity:
68 days
Key Features
- Plant Type: Vegetable
- Plant Lifecycle: Annual (plant every year)
- Fill Weight (grams): 2.5 g
- Approximate Seed Count: 1800-1900
- Characteristics: Attracts bees and butterflies
- Planting Method: Direct Sow
- Colour: Orange
- Water Needs: Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2 in.) per week
- Landscape Use: Edible Garden
- Growth Habit: Root
- 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.
- Flavour: Sweet and crunchy
- Preparation Ideas: Clean, peel and slice carrots. Bring 3 cm (1 in.) 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
Carrot seeds should be sown directly into the garden when the soil is warm and all danger of frost is passed into well-cultivated soil. 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.Saturate the soil with water and space seeds and plant to the depth indicated below. Press seeds into the soil to ensure good contact and cover with 6 mm (1/4 in.) of soil. After planting, water seeds with a gentle mist or shower. It is critical to keep the soil consistently moist, but not soggy during germination. When your seedlings reach a height of a few centimetres (inches) and have developed 2 or 3 pairs of leaves, it is important to thin them out, according to the plant spacing indicated below. 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.
- Planting Depth: 6 mm (1/4in.)
- Seed Spacing: Sow carrot seeds roughly 1.3 cm (1/2 in.) apart in rows, keeping rows approximately 30 cm (12 in.) apart.
- Plant Spacing: 5 cm (2 in.)
- Instructions for Nutrient Care: Apply SUPERThrive once per week. Soak in solution of 1/4 tsp per gal for 15 min. or longer depending on size and type.
Suggestions
Growing Suggestions:
- Carrots should be kept weeded (a clean mulch can reduce this job). Cover exposed roots (shoulders) with soil to prevent cracking and turning green.
- Carrot seeds have the highest chance of germinating successfully when the soil temperature is 13-18˚C (55˚ to 65˚F). While the seeds can germinate at temperatures as low as 4˚C (40˚F), the process will be considerably slower. It is important to avoid planting carrots in soil that exceeds 24˚C (75˚F), as this can lead to poor germination. 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.
- 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) in diameter.
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Overall rating: 4.6833334 / 5 from 120 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
These Scarlet Nantes carrot seeds are highly praised for their consistent growth and yield. Customers appreciate the excellent service and quick delivery, along with the delicious and healthy carrots they produce. The taste of the carrots is consistently described as amazing and the best by customers.
Summary topics
- Growing Success (7%): It was noted by customers that the seeds from this site are growing well and have a consistent yield.
- Customer Service (7%): Customers keep praising the great service and quick delivery provided by McKenzie, making it a common opinion.
- Carrot Quality (28%): Based on a significant number of customers, the carrots are highly praised for their deliciousness and healthiness.
- Taste Satisfaction (9%): Customers expressed satisfaction with the taste of the carrots, describing them as amazing and the best they have tried.
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Review highlights
- "Beautiful and sweet carrots The tape is easy to use and economical" —
- "I love those carrots and the service I get from McKenzie Thank you" —
- "I received my order very quickly and am already growing my indoor container garden" —
Reviews
We are still harvesting our
"We are still harvesting our carrots and we have been able to pull a few each week. They taste good and never last long."
Satisfied customer
"Nice packaging, high growth rate."
Seed tape works well
"So far, most came up. I would use the seed tape again"
100% success rate
"100% success rate"
Used the full package and
"Used the full package and only see 7 carrot tops so far. Very disappointed."
Seed tape is the best way to go!
"What can I say, carrot seeds are sooo time consuming to plant. Seed tape is the only way I will do it now and these have great germination and delivery a wonderful harvest"
love, love seed tape. . . as i
"love, love seed tape. . . as i grow older, this convenience pays for itself. . . i have never had a bad crop, using any of mckenzie products"
Love not having to worry
"Love not having to worry about spacing those tiny seeds! Also the seed tape doesn't waste them. It may cost a bit more but it evens out in the end."
Mm
"Great easy to use"
