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Chantenay Red Core Carrot

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Chantenay Red Core Carrot

Root vegetable

Daucus carota 'Chantenay Red Core'

  • Partial sun
  • Zones 4–11
  • 65 days to maturity
  • Vegetables
  • 2" spacing
  • pH 6–6.8
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  • Overview

    A robust French heirloom carrot perfect for heavy or shallow soils where longer varieties struggle. These broad-shouldered, conical carrots develop exceptional sweetness and a distinctive deep orange color throughout, making them ideal for fresh eating and storage. Their sturdy 5-6 inch length and excellent keeping quality have made them a favorite since the 1920s.

  • Planting

    Direct sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in early spring, 2-3 weeks before last frost. Thin seedlings when 2 inches tall.

  • Growing

    Sun: partial. Soil pH: 6–6.8. Space plants 2" apart. Germination: 14-21.

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Carrot rust fly, wireworms, aphids. Common diseases: Alternaria leaf blight, bacterial soft rot, aster yellows.