Apiacées • Daucus carota var. sativus

Scarlet Nantes Carrot - Organic

"A sweet and crunchy root, a perfect partner for colorful and bountiful gardens."

$4.49

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Originating in the Netherlands, the Scarlet Nantes carrot has won over North American gardeners with its elongated shape, tender flesh, and sweet taste. This traditional variety, known for its beautiful bright orange color, is a classic in the gourmet vegetable garden.

In the garden, it stands out for its hardiness and ease of cultivation. Its unassuming appearance underground belies its remarkable generosity, producing smooth, young roots ideal for cooking and preserving. It gently complements the cooler seasons and is particularly appealing to those who prefer sweet and crisp carrots.

  • Growing climate: Temperate to cool climate
  • Sowing difficulty level: Easy
  • Care required: Occasional

Note: Sensitive to drought, requires well-moistened soil for good growth.

The Scarlet Nantes carrot lends itself to a multitude of culinary uses: eaten raw in salads, cooked in soups, sautéed, or even mashed. Its sweet and tender flesh retains its flavor well, making it ideal for steaming or roasting. It stores well in a silo or cool cellar. Traditionally, it is an emblem of the vegetable garden, simple and flavorful, encouraging a more understated approach to cooking.

Scarlet Nantes Carrot - Organic

Scarlet Nantes Carrot - Organic

$4.49

$4.49

écoumene seeding advice

Seeding type

Outdoor seeding

Germination time

7-10 days

Germination temperature

21° to 27° Celsius

Sowing depth

Sowing at a depth of 5 mm

Transplantation

Transplantation not recommended

Technical

Row sowing

Growing conditions

Number of days to maturity

Harvest at ± 65 days

Hardiness zone

Zone-3b

Distance between rows

15 cm

Optimal brightness

Sun plant

Soil texture

Loose (silty) soil

Soil moisture

Cool, well-drained soil

Soil fertility

Plant demanding in bacteria-dominant compost

optimal soil pH

acidic pH

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