Carrot 'Chantenay'   

'Chantenay' is a Carrot variety in the Daucus genus with a scientific name of Daucus carota subsp. sativus. Chantenay is generally thought of as a heirloom variety. When ripe, fruit appear in these approximate colours:   Orange. Leaves appear approximately as a   Napier green colour.

“Introduced from France in the late 1800s. Blocky, broad-shouldered variety with blunt tip, about 5-1/2” long and 2-1/2" at the shoulder. Deep orange interior. Adaptable to clay and a wide range of soils. A versatile, good winter keeper that is quite tasty, raw or cooked. Stores well in the ground. Becomes sweeter in storage." ¹

France is believed to be where Chantenay originates from.

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

5.5-7" long but thick with diameter upto 3"

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Chantenay Red Cored

¹ Smart Gardener on Chantenay Carrots