xan's Late summer- carrot (chantenay) x 1 Showing True Leaves
Plant: Carrot (Daucus carota subsp. sativus) | Variety: Chantenay
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Planting Data
xan's Late summer- carrot (chantenay) Care Instructions
Try for a seed spacing of at approx. 3.9 inches (10.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.23 inches (0.6 cm) if planning to sow direct.
Carrot 'Chantenay' normally grows to a mature height of 15.0 cm (that's 5.85 inches imperial) so ensure you have enough space in your garden for this plant.
Your garden has full sun light which is ideal for Carrot 'Chantenay'.
Remember to water often.
Your garden's USDA Hardiness Zone (5) is within the ideal range for Carrot 'Chantenay'. The recommended range is between Zone 3 and 12.
Carrot 'Chantenay' ideally needs a soil ph of 6.0 to 6.5 (acidic soil), so check your soil acidity regularily.
Carrot problems include Cucumber Mosaic Virus, Carrot Fly, Bacterial Leaf Blight, Bacterial soft rot, and Carrot bacteriosis, so keep a close eye out for any developing symptoms.
More information about Late summer- carrot (chantenay) is available in the Folia gardener's wiki. All Late summer- carrot (chantenay) Care Instructions have been kindly provided by our members.
Milestones
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17 Apr 2009
Showing True Leaves day 245 Still very tiny; will need to thin
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14 Mar 2009
Breaking Dormancy day 211 Reappeared!
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22 Nov 2008
Mulching day 99 Deep layer of leaf mulch
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16 Oct 2008
Mulching day 62 Deep layer of leaf mulch
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21 Aug 2008
Sprouting day 6 6 days from seed
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15 Aug 2008
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