Scarlet Nantes Carrot (Organic) (Daucus carota)
Scarlet Nantes is a workhorse variety that is widely adapted and often outperforms some of the more finicky nantes hybrids. It has been grown and selected for North American conditions for at least 50 years and is a workhorse variety that is widely adapted and often outperforms some of the more finicky nantes hybrids. 18cm (7") roots with strong tops and excellent heirloom flavour that colour up early for optional harvesting as baby carrots.
Botanical Name : Daucus carota
Common name : Scarlet Nantes Carrot (Organic)
Size at maturity : 6"-7"
Days to maturity : 85-95 days
Light requirement : Full sun
Planting time : spring
Sowing method : Direct sow
Planting depth : 1/4" -1/2"
Plant spacing : 1”
Ships : Year-round
Average seeds per ounce : Approx. 20,000