Chantenay Organic Carrot Seeds 4032. Heirloom Vegetable. 1,200 seeds/pkt (850 seeds/gram).
Orange-scarlet roots are smooth, even shaped and free from eyes. These meaty carrots consistently grow to 15cm (6in) in length and 2.5cm (1in) thick. A garden staple that is a good choice for soils that tend to be heavier. Introduced in 1929.
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Carrots will grow well in any open, well cultivated, deep garden soil. As the seed is quite small, mix it with some sand when sowing. Once soil temperature rises above 7.5C (45F), sow seed about 7-15mm (1/4-1/2in) deep in rows spaced 45-60cm (18- 24in) apart. Stagger several sowings over the next few weeks. Keep the seedbed evenly moist during the 2-3 week germination period. Avoid crusting over the soil as this will greatly reduce the number of seedlings that emerge. Thin the seedlings during the early stages of growth until they are 5cm (2in) apart. Keep the plants evenly watered, and weed free, and avoid high nitrogen fertilizers. Harvest any time after the carrot roots develop good colour.
- Planting Depth: 7mm - 15mm (1/4in - 1/2in)
- Row Spacing: 45cm - 60cm (18in - 24in)
- Thin To: 5cm (2in)
| Size |
packet |
| Days to Emergence |
10 - 20 |
| Days to Harvest | 72 days |
| Degree of Difficulty | Easy |
| Family Name | Apiaceae |
| Frost Tolerance | Frost Hardy |
| Growth Habit | Root Crop |
| Heritage | Heirloom |
| Latin | Daucus carota |
| Lifecycle | Biennial Harvested as an Annual |
| Light | Full Sun |
| Organic Status | Certified Organic |
| Propagation | Sow Direct |