Scarlet Nantes Carrot

From Hudson Valley Seed Company. Purchased in 2023.

Description and growing instructions below from Hudson Valley Seeds.

One of the oldest heirloom carrot varieties.

This heirloom carrot originally from France has been improved in the U.S. over the last 50 years. It is now one of the most uniform and easy to grow open-pollinated carrot varieties. The rounded ends of the six-inch roots have even been known to grow well in heavier soils. Crisp texture, deep orange color, and good storage make this a home garden favorite.

GROWING INSTRUCTIONS.

Direct sow from mid-April until early August in friable, fertile, deeply worked soil. Choose your least weedy soil for carrots, as they are tricky to cultivate when young; carrots can take 10 days to germinate, and can be quickly choked about by weeds. Thin young carrots seedlings to 2" apart, then thin baby carrots by pulling out every other carrot, allowing the remaining carrots to grow to full size.