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Scarlet Nantes Carrot

Scarlet Nantes Carrot is a heirloom root vegetable variety (Daucus carota 'Scarlet Nantes'). Harvest begins around day 65-75; seed germinates in 10-17 days. Set plants 2-3 inches apart. Grow in soil pH 6.0-6.8, zones 4-11, full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours). It will crop in a container.

Root vegetables
65-75days to harvest
10-17days to germinate
Z4–11USDA zones
Easydifficulty
HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Direct sow 2-3 weeks before last frost. Sow seeds ¼ inch deep in rows 12 inches apart. Thin seedlings when 2 inches tall.

Cultivation

Sun
Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Water
1 inch per week, consistent moisture for straight roots
Soil
Deep, loose, sandy loam free of rocks and debris
Soil pH
6.0-6.8
Spacing
2-3 inches
Season
Cool season

Appearance & flavour

Colour
Bright orange
Size
6-7 inches long, 1 inch diameter
Shape
Cylindrical, blunt-ended with smooth shoulders
Flavour
Sweet, crisp, and tender with classic carrot flavor

In the kitchen

Fresh eating, salads, roasting, soups, stews, juicing, baby food

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests
Carrot fly, wireworms, flea beetles, aphids
Diseases
Leaf blight, black rot, cavity spot, carrot rust fly damage
Resistance
Good general disease resistance, moderate carrot fly tolerance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

ZoneStart indoorsTransplantDirect sowHarvest
1——June – JulyAugust – September
2——May – JulyJuly – September
3——May – JuneJuly – October
4——April – JuneJuly – October
5——April – MayJune – November
6——April – MayJune – November
7——March – MayMay – November
8——March – AprilMay – December
9——February – MarchApril – December
10——January – MarchMarch – December
11——January – FebruaryFebruary – December
12——January – FebruaryFebruary – December
13——January – FebruaryFebruary – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

ChivesRepels carrot flies and aphids with strong sulfur compounds
LeeksDeters carrot rust flies while carrots repel leek moths
RosemaryStrong aromatic oils mask carrot scent from carrot flies
SageRepels carrot flies and other root pests with pungent oils
LettuceShallow roots don't compete, provides living mulch between carrot rows
TomatoesSolanine in tomato roots may deter some soil pests affecting carrots
RadishesBreak up soil for carrot growth and mature quickly before carrots need space
MarigoldsRoot secretions suppress nematodes that damage carrot roots

Avoid

DillMature dill plants can stunt carrot growth and reduce yields
ParsnipsAttract same pests like carrot flies and compete for similar soil nutrients
FennelReleases allelopathic compounds that inhibit carrot germination and growth

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g)
41
Protein (g)
0.93
Fat (g)
0.24
Carbohydrate (g)
9.58
Fibre (g)
2.8
Sugars (g)
4.74
Vitamin A (µg)
835
Vitamin C (mg)
5.9
Vitamin E (mg)
0.66
Vitamin K (µg)
13.2
Vitamin B6 (mg)
0.138
Folate (µg)
19
Calcium (mg)
33
Iron (mg)
0.3
Magnesium (mg)
12
Phosphorus (mg)
35
Potassium (mg)
320
Zinc (mg)
0.24
Selenium (µg)
0.1
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Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

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