Carrots Nantes Scarlet (65 Days)
Carrots Nantes Scarlet (65 Days)
4.45 / 5.0
(11) 11 total reviews
65 DAYS
Daucus carota
Known for its exceptional sweetness and juiciness, Nantes Scarlet is a cherished heirloom carrot variety. With bold orange-red roots that grow to about 6 in. long, this carrot is a standout in any garden bed. Whether enjoyed fresh in salads, juiced, or cooked, its wonderfully rich flavour makes it a favourite among gardeners.
Size: Roots reach approximately 6 in. in length; leaves grow 12 to 18 in. tall.
Yield: High yields per square foot; ideal for succession planting to ensure continuous harvest.
Taste: Sweet and juicy with a crisp texture, perfect for fresh eating.
How to use: Best used fresh in salads, juicing, or various cooking applications.
Planting tips: Sow seeds 0.5 in. deep in loose, well-drained soil in full sun when soil temperatures reach at least 10°C. Space seeds 1 to 2 in. apart.
Harvest tips: Carrots are ready to harvest when roots reach their desired size, usually 65 days after sowing. Gently pull from the soil, avoiding damage.
Size Options
- 5 stars: 8 (73%)
- 4 stars: 1 (9%)
- 3 stars: 1 (9%)
- 2 stars: 1 (9%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)
Doing well in the garden
As always, they are now coming along in all our rain. They were a little slow this year.
Awsome germination!
Just coming up! Been to cool for them to grow!
Hi Julien, thanks for sharing your experience. Cooler weather can sometimes slow down growth, but we're here to help! Feel free to reach out for tips on optimizing your growing conditions.
Late coming up because of cold and dry. Up now