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Scarlet Nantes Carrot

Root vegetable

Daucus carota 'Scarlet Nantes'

Overview
A classic French heirloom carrot prized for its sweet flavor and crisp texture. These cylindrical orange roots grow 6-7 inches long with smooth skin and virtually no core, making them perfect for fresh eating and cooking. Their exceptional sweetness and tender flesh have made them the gold standard for home garden carrots worldwide.
Planting
Direct sow 2-3 weeks before last frost. Sow seeds ¼ inch deep in rows 12 inches apart. Thin seedlings when 2 inches tall.
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–6.8. Space plants 2" apart. Germination: 10-17.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Carrot fly, wireworms, flea beetles, aphids. Common diseases: Leaf blight, black rot, cavity spot, carrot rust fly damage.