Description
| Seeds | 1 gram (800 seeds) $2.50, 3 grams (2,400 seeds) $5.75 |
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Nantes Scarlet
Heritage: Nantes (Namnètes), Brittany, France
Developed in the early 1850’s by French botanist Henri Vilmorin, it was first available in North America in the late 1870’s.
This variety produces a beautiful bright red-orange flesh carrot which is almost coreless. The straight, cylindrical, blunt tip root grows up to 7”(18cm) in length. Flavour is well balanced with a crisp sweetness and “classic carrot” taste. Popular variety for use as baby carrots. Also highly prized for juicing. Adaptive to most soil and climate conditions. Good uniformity and excellent storage ability. Matures in 65-75 days. (800 seeds/gram)
Tips for Growing Crafty Carrots! Sow seed 2-3 weeks before last frost date no greater than 1/2”(1cm) deep in loose soil. Once seedlings emerge, they need to be thinned to no less than 1”(2.5cm) apart, or up to 3”(7cm) for broad shoulder varieties. For sweet tasting carrots ensure that your soil contains sufficient lime, humus, and potash. An overabundance of nitrogen coupled with a long, hot spell will cause a drop in flavour quality, regardless of the variety. Good planting companions for Carrots are; onions, leeks, rosemary, sage, leaf lettuce, tomatoes, and peas. However, they have a strong dislike for dill. Carrots usually germinate within 7-21days (50-75ºF/10-24ºC).
