Description
Chantenay Red Carrot Seeds 1360. Heirloom Vegetable.
Approx. 1,500 seeds/pkt (850 seeds/gram)
A true garden staple since 1929, the Chantenay Red Carrot is one of our most popular storage varieties for good reason. Its orange-scarlet roots are smooth, evenly shaped, and possess a sweet, meaty texture. This reliable heirloom is a good choice for soils that tend to be a little heavier and is perfect for a plentiful, long-lasting harvest.
Quick Seed Details
- Type: Heirloom Vegetable
- Root Size: 15 cm long, 2.5 cm thick
- Features: Popular storage variety; sweet taste; meaty, smooth roots; good for heavier soils.
- Special Note: Included in the Vegetable Garden Starter Kit.
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
Chantenay Red carrots will grow well in any open, well-cultivated, and deep garden soil.
Planting: Once the soil temperature rises above 7.5°C, sow seeds about 7-15 mm deep in rows spaced 45-60 cm apart. As the seed is quite small, mixing it with some sand when sowing can help with even distribution. For a continuous harvest, sow seeds at 5-day intervals over several weeks.
Care: Keep the seedbed evenly moist during the two-week germination period, but avoid soil crusting, as this will greatly reduce the number of seedlings that emerge. Thin the seedlings during the early stages of growth until they are 5 cm apart. Keep the plants evenly watered, weed-free, and avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers. Harvest any time after the carrot roots develop good colour.
Why Chantenay Red Carrot Seeds belong in Your Garden
The Chantenay Red is a dependable and rewarding carrot for any home gardener. Its reputation as an excellent storage variety means you can enjoy the sweet flavour of a fresh harvest well into the colder months. Its ability to thrive in heavier soils makes it an adaptable choice, and its smooth, meaty roots are perfect for everything from fresh eating to cooking and preserving. It’s a classic for a reason and a core component of any well-stocked vegetable garden.
