An old traditional variety producing flavoursome carrots over a long period. Ideal for boiling, steaming or stir-frying. 80 days from sowing to harvest (taken from our own trials and may vary in different areas).

Growing Information

Click Here to See More Growing Information on Carrot Chantenay Red Cored 2 SeedsSow later varieties March-July, and store maincrop roots in dry sand or soil. (12-20 weeks maturity.)

Sowing Information

Sow thinly direct into finely raked, moist, warm, weed-free soil at a depth of 13mm ( 1?2") in rows about 30cm (12") apart. Germination 15-20 days. For table use, carefully thin the seedlings to 50-75mm (2-3") between plants. If roots are required for exhibition wider spacing is recommended.
Crops lifted September-October may be stored in sand in a cool garage. Carrots grow best in a sunny position in soil not recently manured.

Sowing ➞ Cropping - 20-22 weeks.