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Carrot 'Scarlet Nantes'

Daucus carota subsp. sativus

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Scarlet Nantes is part of the Daucus genus and is a Carrot variety. Its scientific name is Daucus carota subsp. sativus 'Scarlet Nantes'. Scarlet Nantes is generally thought of as a heirloom variety. When ripe, fruit appear in these approximate colours: Orange. Leaves appear approximately as a Kelly green colour.

Scarlet Nantes are a large, cylindrical variety of carrot with blunt tips and fine grained, bright orange flesh. Nearly coreless – great flavour, sweet and crunchy.

Great for freezing, juicing – use when mature or as baby carrots.

Scarlet Nantes grows as a Biennial and is a Vegetable. Being a Biennial, it tends to grow best over the course of two years. Scarlet Nantes is known for growing to a height of approximately 15.0 cm (5.85 inches).

Afghanistan is believed to be where Scarlet Nantes originates from.

Scarlet Nantes 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.

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How to grow Carrot 'Scarlet Nantes'

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A full sun position will ensure your plant thrives and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Scarlet Nantes is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. USDA Hardiness Zone 3 to 11 are typically the USDA Hardiness Zones that are appropriate for this plant (although this can vary based on your microclimate). Scarlet Nantes needs a loamy soil with a ph of 6.0 to 6.5 (weakly acidic soil).

Growing Scarlet Nantes from seed

Germination of Scarlet Nantes can be slow and uneven – be patient! Ensure that the soil remains moist until germination.

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 Scarlet Nantes about 14 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Scarlet Nantes

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 Scarlet Nantes is a very hardy plant.

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

Harvesting Scarlet Nantes

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

Carrot 'Scarlet Nantes' information

Lifecycle The lifecycle that Scarlet Nantes exhibits. Biennial Category The category for the Scarlet Nantes plant. Vegetable
Hardiness Is Scarlet Nantes frost hardy? Very Hardy Country of Origin Where does Scarlet Nantes come from? Afghanistan
Bloom Time When does Scarlet Nantes bloom? N/A Harvest Time When is Scarlet Nantes ready for harvest? Late Spring
Mature Height How tall does Scarlet Nantes grow? 15.0 cm / 5.85 inches Mature Spread How wide does Scarlet Nantes grow? 2.5 cm / 0.98 inches
USDA Zone Range What zones does Scarlet Nantes grow best in? Zone 3 - Zone 11 pH Range The level of acidity for Scarlet Nantes. 6.0 - 6.5
Soil What soil should I grow Scarlet Nantes in? Loam Sun How much sunlight does Scarlet Nantes need to grow? Full Sun
Water Requirements How much water does Scarlet Nantes require? High Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertiliser does Scarlet Nantes need? Medium
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Scarlet Nantes need in order to germinate? 16°C / 61°F to Help build our wiki! Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Scarlet Nantes in? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki!
Can Sow Direct? Can Scarlet Nantes seeds be sown directly? Yes Sowing Depth How deep to plant Scarlet Nantes? 0.6 cm / 0.23 inches
Sowing Row Distance Apart How far apart to sow rows of Scarlet Nantes. 30.0 Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to sow Scarlet Nantes 1.0 cm / 0.39 inches
Edible? Is Scarlet Nantes edible? edible

How long does Scarlet Nantes take to grow?

These estimates for how long Carrot 'Scarlet Nantes' 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 Scarlet Nantes to germinate? 13 days Average 13 days | Min 4 days | Max 33 days (86)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Scarlet Nantes? + 27 days Average 27 days | Min 11 days | Max 44 days (2)
Days to Maturity How long until Scarlet Nantes is ready for harvest / bloom? + 75 days Average 75 days | Min 302 days | Max 302 days (1)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Scarlet Nantes? = 115 days

When should I sow Scarlet Nantes?

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

Other Names for Carrot 'Scarlet Nantes'

Early Coreless

Latest Carrot 'Scarlet Nantes' Reviews

16 Jul 2012

CraftyGardener's Carrots, scarlet nantes was Reviewed day 101

lack of rain, high temperatures, did not grow more than a cm. tall

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