Carrot 'Chantenay Karoo'

Daucus carota subsp. sativus

How to grow Carrot 'Chantenay Karoo'

  • Full Sun

  • High

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Chantenay Karoo is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. Planting Chantenay Karoo in loamy and sandy soil with a ph of between 6.0 and 6.5 is ideal for as it does best in weakly acidic soil.

Growing Chantenay Karoo from seed

Sow all year round.

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 Karoo about 14 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Chantenay Karoo

As Chantenay Karoo is very hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Chantenay Karoo

90-110 days from sowing to harvest.

Other Names for Carrot 'Chantenay Karoo'

Karoo, Chantaney Karoo