Carrot, Chantenay Red Cored

Carrot, Chantenay Red Cored (Daucus carota)

Chantenay Red Cored is a French heirloom that is introduced in the late 1800s. It has a broad shoulder and stumpy root that is 12-14cm long. Easy to grow and early maturing variety. The flavour improves if harvested in late autumn after a couple of good frosts. 

Plant type:  Hardy Biennial

Sow when:  Spring

Sow where:  Direct

Spacing x Height:  10cm x 30cm

Position:  Full sun

Harvest:   90 days 

Seeds per package: 600