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Carrot 'Chantenay Red Cored'

Daucus carota subsp. sativus

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Chantenay Red Cored is a popular variety of Carrot, which belongs to the Daucus genus (Daucus carota subsp. sativus 'Chantenay Red Cored').

Very broad and short root. Orange-red colour throughout. Sweet and tender.
Suited to heavy soils.

A type of Vegetable, it mainly grows as a Biennial plant - which means it typically grows best over a period of 2 years. Chantenay Red Cored is known for growing to a height of approximately 15.0 cm (5.85 inches).

Afghanistan is believed to be where Chantenay Red Cored originates from.

Chantenay Red Cored Carrot is normally fairly low maintenance and is normally quite easy to grow, as long as a level of basic care is provided throughout the year. Being aware of the basic soil, sun and water preferences will result in a happier and healthier plant.

This plant info is provided by the myfolia gardener's wiki. All details about Carrot 'Chantenay Red Cored' have been kindly provided by our members.

How to grow Carrot 'Chantenay Red Cored'

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Chantenay Red Cored likes a position of full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Chantenay Red Cored is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. Use USDA Hardiness Zone 3 - 11 as your guideline for the appropriate climate for this plant. Ensure your soil is loamy and has a ph of between 6.0 and 6.5 as Carrot is a weakly acidic soil loving plant.

Growing Chantenay Red Cored from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.23 inches (0.6 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 16°C / 61°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Chantenay Red Cored about 14 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Chantenay Red Cored

Sow in deep, well-worked, stone-free soil after danger of heavy frost from spring to midsummer. Do not transplant, as crooked roots may result. Cultivate periodically or mulch to control weeds. Keep soil evenly moist.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Chantenay Red Cored is a very hardy plant.

By our calculations, you should look at planting out Chantenay Red Cored about 14 days before your last frost date.

Harvesting Chantenay Red Cored

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by late spring.

Carrot 'Chantenay Red Cored' information

Lifecycle The lifecycle that Chantenay Red Cored exhibits. Biennial Category The category for the Chantenay Red Cored plant. Vegetable
Hardiness Is Chantenay Red Cored frost hardy? Very Hardy Country of Origin Where does Chantenay Red Cored come from? Afghanistan
Harvest Time When is Chantenay Red Cored ready for harvest? Late Spring
Mature Height How tall does Chantenay Red Cored grow? 15.0 cm / 5.85 inches Mature Spread How wide does Chantenay Red Cored grow? 2.5 cm / 0.98 inches
USDA Zone Range What zones does Chantenay Red Cored grow best in? Zone 3 - Zone 11 pH Range The level of acidity for Chantenay Red Cored. 6.0 - 6.5
Soil What soil should I grow Chantenay Red Cored in? Loam Sun How much sunlight does Chantenay Red Cored need to grow? Full Sun
Water Requirements How much water does Chantenay Red Cored require? High Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertiliser does Chantenay Red Cored need? Medium
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Chantenay Red Cored need in order to germinate? 16°C / 61°F to Help build our wiki! Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Chantenay Red Cored in? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki!
Can Sow Direct? Can Chantenay Red Cored seeds be sown directly? Yes Sowing Depth How deep to plant Chantenay Red Cored? 0.6 cm / 0.23 inches
Sowing Row Distance Apart How far apart to sow rows of Chantenay Red Cored. 38.1 Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to sow Chantenay Red Cored 1.0 cm / 0.39 inches
Edible? Is Chantenay Red Cored edible? edible
Planting Distance Apart How far apart to plant Chantenay Red Cored seedlings? 7.62 cm / 2.97 inches Planting Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Chantenay Red Cored seedlings? 38.1 cm / 1.24 feet

How long does Chantenay Red Cored take to grow?

These estimates for how long Carrot 'Chantenay Red Cored' takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take Chantenay Red Cored to germinate? 13 days Average 13 days | Min 5 days | Max 32 days (59)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Chantenay Red Cored? + 16 days Average 16 days | Min 16 days | Max 16 days (1)
Days to Maturity How long until Chantenay Red Cored is ready for harvest / bloom? + 68 days Average 68 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Chantenay Red Cored? = 97 days

When should I sow Chantenay Red Cored?

Folia's when to plant Carrot 'Chantenay Red Cored' estimates are relative to your last frost date. Enter your frost dates and we'll calculate your sowing and planting dates for you!

Latest Carrot 'Chantenay Red Cored' Reviews

07 Aug 2011

anelson's carrot chantenay red core was Reviewed day 150

The only one of the three varieties of carrot I planted that grew, and they grew very well in my cold clay soil. Also they did not have any problems with pests and are sweet, unsplit, and crunchy.

5 stars

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