Carrot 'Nantes Coreless'

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. Nantes Coreless requires a loamy and sandy soil with a ph of 6.0 - 6.5 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil.

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.

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.

Expect harvests to start to occur in late spring.

Carrots are second only to beets in sugar content and they also contain beta carotene, vitamins, minerals and fiber. In addition they are delicious, easy to grow and can be eaten raw or cooked.