Chantenay Red Core Carrot Seed
Description
Large and sweet, and so good to eat!. Long, smooth, V-shaped carrots have a deep red-orange center that is so pretty when sliced. Plant as early as possible — this variety likes cool weather and thrives in it. Also does well in heavy soils. The fine-grained texture is great for juicing, fresh eating, soups, canning and long storage. Try roasting Chantenays, which caramelizes their natural sugars. Delicious! Photo courtesy of Baker Creek Heirloom Seed.
- Days to germinate: 6-20
- Days to maturity: 75
- Start indoors: Not recommended
- Sow outdoors after last frost.
- Seed spacing: 4”
- Seed depth: ½”
- Produce size: 5-6”
- Yield: 1 carrot per plant
- Mature plant height: 4-8” (carrot tops)
- Suitable for container growing: Yes
- Year of discovery: 1929
Tools & Supplies
Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.
