An old traditional variety producing flavoursome carrots over a long period. Ideal for boiling, steaming or stir-frying. 80 days from sowing to harvest (taken from our own trials and may vary in different areas).
Growing Information
Click Here to See More Growing Information on Carrot Chantenay Red Cored 2 SeedsSow later varieties March-July, and store maincrop roots in dry sand or soil. (12-20 weeks maturity.)
Sowing Information
Sow thinly direct into finely raked, moist, warm, weed-free soil at a depth of 13mm ( 1?2″) in rows about 30cm (12″) apart. Germination 15-20 days. For table use, carefully thin the seedlings to 50-75mm (2-3″) between plants. If roots are required for exhibition wider spacing is recommended.
Crops lifted September-October may be stored in sand in a cool garage. Carrots grow best in a sunny position in soil not recently manured.
Sowing ➞ Cropping – 20-22 weeks.
