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Carrot 'Nantes Coreless'

Daucus carota subsp. sativus

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Nantes Coreless is part of the Daucus genus and is a Carrot variety. Its scientific name is Daucus carota subsp. sativus 'Nantes Coreless'. It is an Vegetable and is treated mainly as a Annual, This means that it grows best over the course of a single year. Nantes Coreless is known for growing to a height of approximately 15.0 cm (5.85 inches).

Afghanistan is believed to be where Nantes Coreless originates from.

Typically, Nantes Coreless Carrot is normally fairly low maintenance and can thus be quite easy to grow - only a basic level of care is required throughout the year to ensure it thrives. Being aware of the basic growing conditions this plant likes (soil, sun and water) will result in a strong and vibrant plant.

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How to grow Carrot 'Nantes Coreless'

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Position in a full sun location and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Nantes Coreless 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. Nantes Coreless requires a loamy soil with a ph of 6.0 - 6.5 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil.

Growing Nantes Coreless 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 Nantes Coreless about 14 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Nantes Coreless

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 Nantes Coreless is a very hardy plant.

By our calculations, you should look at planting out Nantes Coreless about 14 days before your last frost date.

Harvesting Nantes Coreless

Expect harvests to start to occur in late spring.