Carrot Seeds - Scarlet Nantes

BOTANICAL NAME

Daucus carota

LIFE CYCLE

• Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

• Full Sun
• Partial Shade

DAYS TO MATURITY

• 65 days

PLANT HEIGHT

• 4 to 8 inches

COLOR

• Orange

Hailing from the French city of the same name, the Scarlet Nantes carrot was first introduced in the USA in the mid 20th century and has steadily become one of our country's most popular carrot varieties. Scarlet Nantes is a medium sized carrot that is particularly good for juicing. Plant Scarlet Nantes carrot seeds in full sun or partial shade.

• Heirloom, a favorite among the French, mild taste
• Known for delicious flavor, and high production. Wonderful storage and freezes well. Grows well in clay soil.
• Prefers full sun exposure

PLANTING SEASON

• Cool Season

SOWING METHOD

• Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

• 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

• Average

PLANT SPACING

• 2 to 3 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

• N/A - Annual