Scarlet Nantes carrot seeds - Vegetable Plant

Scarlet Nantes Carrot is a cylindrical root variety known for its uniform shape and smooth texture. It develops straight roots with rounded tips, making it suitable for garden beds and raised beds with loose well prepared soil. This variety adapts well to cool to moderate climates and performs best in full sun to partial shade with consistent moisture. It is typically grown during the cooler growing seasons for steady root development.

Features

• Produces uniform cylindrical roots with smooth texture
• Suitable for loose well prepared soils
• Adaptable to cool and moderate climates
• Suitable for garden beds and raised beds
• Requires consistent moisture for uniform root growth

Specifications

• Scientific name: Daucus carota subsp sativus
• Common name (US): Carrot
• Seed type / variety: Scarlet Nantes
• Growth habit: Biennial grown as annual
• USDA zones: 3 to 10
• Planting season: Spring and fall
• Growing season: Spring to early summer and fall
• Sowing Season: Spring March to May Fall September to October
• Germination time and conditions: 10 to 20 days in cool soil 10 to 20 C
• Sunlight requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil requirements: Loose well drained sandy loam free of stones
• Watering needs: Moderate keep soil consistently moist
• Mature plant size: 20 to 30 cm height 5 to 10 cm root spread
• Plant spacing: 5 to 10 cm apart