

Developed in the area of the town of Nantes, France, this classic carrot is famous for flavor and a big crunch. Bright orange flesh is fine grained with almost no core.
Using a trowel, dig out narrow drills 2cm (3/4inch) deep and 12cm (8inches) apart. Carrot seed is fine - the easiest way to sow is to empty some seed from the packet into the palm of your left hand and and take small pinches of seed with your right hand fingers, dropping a couple of seeds every 2.5cm (1 inch) along the narrow drills. Sow the seed thinly to avoid too much thinning out later. Cover the seeds with fine soil very gently firming it down. Water with a fine spray if the conditions are dry. The seedlings should start to appear 15 to 20 days later.
Details | |
Common Name | Carrot |
Botanical Name | Daucus |
Light Requirements | Full Sun |
How to Grow | Direct Sow |
Planting Depth | 1/4 inch |
Planting Time | Cool Season |
Seed Spacing | 1/2 inch |
Row Spacing | 12-15 inches |
Space After Thinning | 1-2 inches |
Days to Germination | 6-53 |
Days to Harvest | 65 |
Ways to Grow | Small Gardens |
In the Kitchen | Freezing, Roasting, Salads, Steaming |
Estimated Mature Height | 8-12 inches tall |
Is It Heirloom? | Yes |
Is It Organic? | Yes |
Ships As | Seed |
Ships to Worldwide | Yes |