Carrot · cool season
Scarlet Nantes
Scarlet Nantes Carrot (Daucus carota 'Scarlet Nantes'): Classic Sweetness and Vibrant Color Indulge in the classic sweetness and vibrant color of Scarlet Nantes Carrot (Daucus carota 'Scarlet Nantes'). This popular carrot variety is known for its tender, crisp texture and rich flavor, making it a…
Days to harvest
68
Sow depth
1/2"
Plant spacing
1-3"
Row spacing
18-24"
Sprouts in
8 days
Light
Sun to part shade (4+ hrs)
When to plant
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Sow outsideFrom 2 weeks before to your last frost · sow again every 2–3 weeks
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Sow for fallLast sowing about 12 weeks before your first fall frost
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Growing tips
- Sow when the soil is at least 40°F.
- Best sown right where it will grow — it doesn't like being transplanted.
- For a steady harvest, sow a little every 2–3 weeks instead of all at once.
- Keep the soil evenly moist until seedlings appear, usually in about 8 days.