Providing Herbs, Fine Seeds and Goods for the Gardener Cook since 1950
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Providing Herbs, Fine Seeds and Goods for the Gardener Cook since 1950
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Chantenay Red Core Carrot

Chantenay Red Core Carrot

$2.65 $0.00
    Open Pollinated. Heirloom.
    • 70 days. 
    • The rich, deep orange color goes clear to the center of the carrot. 
    • 6 1/2 to 7 1/2 inch carrot grows well in heavy soils.
    • Heirloom dating back to 1929. This is an outstanding favorite with people who demand top quality carrots. 
     Planting Directions: Direct sow in early spring to midsummer when soil temperature is between  45° to 85°. Plant seeds 1/4” deep as sparingly as possible spacing rows 6-8” apart. Thin to at least 2” between plants. Prepare the soil in spring by working in a generous amount of well rotted compost. If compost is not available, plant in loose, rich soil that has been amended with a general garden fertilizer. Rake and smooth the soil  surface before planting. Carrots grow best when soil temperature are 60° to  70°.  Add a layer of mulch around the plants to help keep soil cool. For highest yields sow carrots in a bed and thin 2-3” apart.