Carrot 'Nantes'

Daucuscarota

Family
Apiaceae (ay-pee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Daucus (DO-kus)
Species
carota (kar-OH-tuh)
Synonym
Daucus carota var. sativus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
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Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Keystone Heights, Florida

Dalton, Georgia

Halifax, Massachusetts

Bark River, Michigan

Scio, Oregon

Lenoir City, Tennessee

Spokane, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
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Dalton, GA | September 2012 | positive

I love their taste and the tender core. They are great fresh and are easy to prepare for freezing. An easy type to grow and care for.

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| April 2003 | positive

As carrots go, I think that the Nantes carrots are the best you can get, in terms of flavor. They are shorter than many other varieties,...Read More

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