Introduced pre-1900, the Nantes Scarlet Half-Long is the classic cooking carrot that originated in the area of the city of Nantes, France and has been a staple of good American gardens for decades. It's become such a favorite because of its even sizing, rich color, sweet flavor, and fine-grained flesh. Its roots are cylindrical, blunt tipped, and nearly coreless, and can grow to 6-8 inches in length with shoulders as wide as 1.5 inches. Aside from being a superstar when it comes to being eaten fresh, steamed, or cooked as well as being canned or frozen, the Nantes' high moisture content makes it a natural for juicing. Nantes Scarlet Half-Long carrots tolerate long growing seasons quite well. You can even stagger your plantings every few weeks to enjoy continuous carrot crops all summer.
More Information| SKU | DL013816 |
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| Item Package Size | Packet |
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| Weight Of Seeds Per Packet | 0.05 oz |
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| Seeds Per Packet | approx. 1800 seeds per packet |
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| Botanical Name | Daucus carota |
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| How To Grow | Direct sow |
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| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
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| Planting Depth | 1/4 inch |
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| Seed Spacing | 1/2 inch |
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| Row Spacing | 9-16 inches |
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| Space After Thinning | 1-3 inches |
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| Days To Germinate | 6-21 days |
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| Days To Maturity | 65-75 |
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| Growth Rate | Medium |
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| Tolerates | Cold |
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| Seed Life Cycle | Biennial |
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| Certifications | Heirloom |
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| Advantages | Edible, Grow With Children |
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| Additional Information | Landreth's Original, Introduced in 1906 |
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| Ships As | Seed |
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| Ships To Canada | Yes |
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