| Common Name | Carrot Seed |
|---|---|
| Family | Apiaceae |
| Latin Name | Daucus carota subsp. sativus |
| Flavor Profile | Sweet, Tender & Crisp Texture |
| Fruit Size | 5” - 7” long |
| Growing Conditions | Heavy Soil, Outdoor |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Harvest Advantages | Fresh Eating, Storage |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Plant Attributes | Root Vegetable |
| Plant Height | 8" - 10" |
| Planting Season | Spring |
| Seed Type | Open-Pollinated |
| Use | Culinary |
| Germination Days | 15-20 days |
| Germination Lighting | No |
| Germination Info | Cover Seeds |
| Soil Temperature | 65° |
Royal Chantenay
Carrot Seed
The standard garden carrot for heavy or shallow soils. Cylindrical, stumped-rooted, 5-7″ in length, red orange inside and out, with sweet, fine-grained flesh. Dependable heavy yields. Home garden and fresh market; excellent for canning or freezing, bunching and storing.
| Days to Maturity | 62 days |
|---|---|
| Hardiness Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 |
| Light Requirement | Full Sun |
| Plant Spacing | 2" - 4" |
| Planting Depth | 1/4” |
| Row Spacing | 18" |
| Sowing Method | Direct Sow |
| Water Needs | Average |
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