Nantes Carrot – 200 Seeds

Nantes Carrot Seed. Also known as the Early Coreless carrot, Nantes carrot is a heirloom variety that was developed in France and were popular in the late 1800s. Nantes carrots are extremely popular for home gardening and cultivation on a small scale for farmers markets.

Nantes carrots are small to medium in size, averaging about 15-20 cm in length and 2-5 cm in diameter. The carrots are cylindrical in shape with blunt, rounded ends on both the stem and non-stem end. The straight roots have smooth, firm skin that ranges from bright orange to orange-red. Underneath the surface, the flesh is also orange, fine-grained, crisp, and juicy with little to no core. Nantes carrots are crunchy and tender with a mild, sweet taste.

Growing Nantes Carrots

• For a summer harvest, sow the carrot seeds outdoors 3 to 5 weeks before the last spring frost date.
• For an autumn harvest, sow the carrot seeds in mid- to late summer.
• Carrots need a location that receives full sunlight, though they can tolerate partial shade, too. Plant growth is optimal between temperatures of 15°C to 20°C.
• The best soil for carrots is deep sandy loam or loamy soils with a loose structure. If your ground soil is heavy clay or too rocky, you should consider planting carrots in a raised bed.
• Sow the Nantes Carrot seed directly in the beds.
• Make small furrows 1cm deep and about 20cm to 30cm apart.
• Sow the seeds about 2cm apart in the furrows.
• Water the beds well after sowing.
• Germination takes about seven to 14 days.
• Water the carrot plants at least one inch per week, then two inches as roots mature.