Red Cored Chantenay Carrot Seeds (Organic)
Product details
| Management number | 250449175 | Release Date | 2026/09/17 | List Price | US$1.66 | Model Number | 250449175 | ||
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Chantenay Carrots are a classic heirloom variety cherished for their sweet flavor, crisp texture, and reliable growth. The chantenay carrot is short and stout, with a distinctive conical shape that sets it apart from longer carrot varieties. Known for its rich orange color and bright red core, the chantenay red core carrot is as visually appealing as it is delicious. These carrots are perfect for roasting, stews, or enjoying fresh from the garden. The red cored Chantenay carrot thrives in a variety of soil types, including heavy or clay-rich soils where longer carrots may struggle.
Variety Details
- Plant type: Biennial
- Growth habit: Herbaceous
- Crop category: Carrot
- Kitchen profile: Chantenay Carrots are a classic heirloom variety cherished for their sweet flavor, crisp texture, and reliable growth.
- Recorded feature: Open-Pollinated
- Product format: Seed packet
Sowing & Growing
- Soil Temperature: 50-85°F
- Planting Depth: 1/4 inch
- Germination: 10-20 Days
- Height At Maturity: 8-12 inches
- Days To Maturity: 65-75 Days
- Sun/Shade: Full Sun
- Spacing After Thinning: 2-3 inches
Sow Red Cored Chantenay Carrot directly into a loose, stone-free seedbed and keep the shallow seed zone evenly moist through the potentially extended germination period. Thin seedlings to the recorded spacing so roots have room to size and straighten. Avoid disturbing established roots by transplanting. As maturity approaches, inspect root shoulders and harvest at the diameter and texture you prefer. Mark the sowing date because soil temperature and seasonal conditions can move actual harvest timing.
Before sowing Red Cored Chantenay Carrot, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.
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