{"id":9995134920,"title":"Carrot Seeds - Scarlet Nantes","handle":"carrot-scarlet-nantes","description":"\u003cp\u003e70 days. Scarlet Nantes carrot Seeds. \u003cem\u003eDaucus carota subsp. sativus\u003c\/em\u003e. Non-GMO. One of the most popular and widespread varieties of carrot ever, Scarlet Nantes has since been the original parent crop for countless of carrots now simply known as Nantes-style carrots. Scarlet Nantes is a hardy 19th century French heirloom grown for its classic 6\" orange roots that have since become the staple of the gardening world. Scarlet Nantes is a carrot with bright orange, slightly tapered, 6 inch roots; crisp, tender and flavorful; standard for high quality carrots. ~18,000 seeds\/oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/the-vegetable-growing-guide-from-true-leaf-market\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownload Free Vegetable Growing Guide PDF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Non-GMO Scarlet Nantes Carrot Vegetable Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/the-vegetable-growing-guide-from-true-leaf-market\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownload Free Vegetable Growing Guide PDF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eDaucus carota subsp. sativus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual 3-10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14-21\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-24\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-18\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright taproot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loose, loamy, composted, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55-75 °F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests and Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e No serious pests or diseases, but can be susceptible to aster yellows. Watch for carrot rust fly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScarlet Nantes Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic orange skin and flesh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScarlet Nantes Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Same sweet classic flavor as other orange varietals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Grow Scarlet Nantes Carrot from Seed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarrot is a cool weather crop best sown directly 2-3 weeks before final spring frost and every 2 weeks after for successive harvests. Like many root vegetables, carrot does not transplant well and should be sown directly. Plant 2-3 seeds 1\/2” deep and 1-2” apart in loamy, loose, and well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0. Seeds germinate in 14-21 days, thinning back to 1 plant every 2-4” as true leaves establish. Carrots require a deep well-tilled garden for straight taproot growth. Avoid using nitrogen-rich fertilizers which are known to cause root abnormalities as well as excessive greens and weak root development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese carrots should be planted in soil with a pH level of approximately five to seven. The soil should also be sandy and moist, with few rocks or lumps to get in the way of the root growth. Sow the seeds in the spring in an area with full sun by placing half an inch of soil over each seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep two to three inches between each plant and twelve to fourteen inches between each row. Water them each week to keep the soil consistently moist, and watch out for pests such as the carrot rust fly. After around seventy five days, or when they appear to have reached full size, the Scarlet Nantes carrots will be ready to be harvested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eScarlet Nantes in the Vegetable Garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach carrot grows around seven inches long, and is sweet and tender with a satisfying crunch. Recommended by Utah State University, Scarlet Nantes carrots are sweet, plump, and coreless. The Scarlet Nantes carrot grows very cylindrical roots, with rounded ends, that are excellent for bunching. This crop does well in zones three to nine, in an area with full sun. It needs sandy and well-drained soil with little to no rocks. After around 70 days, these carrots are ready to be pulled out of the ground and enjoyed in an array of dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarrot is a sugary sweet root vegetable second only to the beet in overall sugar content. Carrot is one of the easiest, quickest, and most satisfying garden crops and lends itself to as many savory dishes as it does sweet. Although considered a predominantly orange vegetable, the carrot is available in a wide selection of exquisite heirloom colors such as red, purple, yellow, and white. Carrots can be sown every couple weeks for successive season-long harvesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvesting Scarlet Nantes Carrots\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost varieties of carrot are ready for harvest about 70-80 days from sowing, while smaller varieties such as Parisian are ready a few weeks sooner. Regardless of color, carrots are usually ripe for harvest when the root begins to show above soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sandy and well-tilled garden will help in harvesting, providing a loose soil to safely uproot the carrot crop without the need for tools. For more hardened soils, use a specialized hand cultivator or garden hori-hori knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Scarlet Nantes Carrot Garden Seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrior to the Dutch influence of the 16th century, the world’s carrot crop had once been entirely purple, whereas orange was the mutant variable that Dutch growers sought to isolate as a separate cultivar. Orange has since become the commercial standard while many purple heirlooms are resigned to home gardens, specialty stores, and farmers’ markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e1927 Henry Fields Seed Company Catalog says about Scarlet Nantes Carrot Seeds...\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The roots are bright orange, 5 to 6 inches long and very uniform. They have very small core and are exceptionally tender and sweet. The roots are rather slender, of even diameter and of early maturity. Very desirable for market, especially for bunching, and also splendid for the home garden.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e1937 MacFayden Seed Company says about \"nantes\"...\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Early, Delicate Flavor, Coreless. A splendid home and market garden variety. Tops are small, and the rows can be planted close. Roots 6 to 8 ins. long, bright orange, cylindrical, blunt ended. Flesh reddish orange, crisp, tender and of very delicate flavor. Early maturing and practically coreless.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eScarlet Nantes Carrot Seeds Per Package:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 g - Packet - Approx 600 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 oz - Wholesale - Approx 18,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 oz - Wholesale - Approx 72,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 lb - Bulk - Approx 288,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 lb - Bulk - Approx 1,440,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 lb - Bulk - Approx 7,200,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-GMO Scarlet Nantes carrot seeds are available for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/0zqektaqxl55lidk-20162681.shopifypreview.com\/pages\/shipping-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast Free Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e on orders over $45.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-06-28T14:20:23-06:00","created_at":"2017-06-28T14:20:25-06:00","vendor":"Mountain Valley Seed Co.","type":"Vegetable Seeds","tags":["90-99 Days","Annual","Carrot","Cooler","Full Sun","Heirloom","Heirloom_web","Non-GMO","Open Pollinated","Orange","Packet","Seeds","USU Pick","veg_carrot","Vegetable","Zone 1","Zone 10","Zone 3","Zone 4","Zone 5","Zone 6","Zone 7","Zone 8","Zone 9"],"price":249,"price_min":249,"price_max":27180,"available":true,"price_varies":true,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":39016313800,"title":"3g Pkg (3x4)","option1":"3g Pkg (3x4)","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"18585","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":4637767794803,"product_id":9995134920,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-08-09T11:15:42-06:00","updated_at":"2020-10-29T16:17:56-06:00","alt":"Carrot Scarlet Nantes Seed","width":700,"height":700,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/products\/carrot-scarlet-nantes-seed-wm_700.jpg?v=1604009876","variant_ids":[39016313544,39016313608,39016313672,39016313736,39016313800,39016313864,39345046421619]},"available":true,"name":"Carrot Seeds - 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Scarlet Nantes carrot Seeds. \u003cem\u003eDaucus carota subsp. sativus\u003c\/em\u003e. Non-GMO. One of the most popular and widespread varieties of carrot ever, Scarlet Nantes has since been the original parent crop for countless of carrots now simply known as Nantes-style carrots. Scarlet Nantes is a hardy 19th century French heirloom grown for its classic 6\" orange roots that have since become the staple of the gardening world. Scarlet Nantes is a carrot with bright orange, slightly tapered, 6 inch roots; crisp, tender and flavorful; standard for high quality carrots. ~18,000 seeds\/oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/the-vegetable-growing-guide-from-true-leaf-market\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownload Free Vegetable Growing Guide PDF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Non-GMO Scarlet Nantes Carrot Vegetable Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/the-vegetable-growing-guide-from-true-leaf-market\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownload Free Vegetable Growing Guide PDF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eDaucus carota subsp. sativus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual 3-10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14-21\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-24\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-18\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright taproot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loose, loamy, composted, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55-75 °F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests and Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e No serious pests or diseases, but can be susceptible to aster yellows. Watch for carrot rust fly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScarlet Nantes Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic orange skin and flesh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScarlet Nantes Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Same sweet classic flavor as other orange varietals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Grow Scarlet Nantes Carrot from Seed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarrot is a cool weather crop best sown directly 2-3 weeks before final spring frost and every 2 weeks after for successive harvests. Like many root vegetables, carrot does not transplant well and should be sown directly. Plant 2-3 seeds 1\/2” deep and 1-2” apart in loamy, loose, and well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0. Seeds germinate in 14-21 days, thinning back to 1 plant every 2-4” as true leaves establish. Carrots require a deep well-tilled garden for straight taproot growth. Avoid using nitrogen-rich fertilizers which are known to cause root abnormalities as well as excessive greens and weak root development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese carrots should be planted in soil with a pH level of approximately five to seven. The soil should also be sandy and moist, with few rocks or lumps to get in the way of the root growth. Sow the seeds in the spring in an area with full sun by placing half an inch of soil over each seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep two to three inches between each plant and twelve to fourteen inches between each row. Water them each week to keep the soil consistently moist, and watch out for pests such as the carrot rust fly. After around seventy five days, or when they appear to have reached full size, the Scarlet Nantes carrots will be ready to be harvested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eScarlet Nantes in the Vegetable Garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach carrot grows around seven inches long, and is sweet and tender with a satisfying crunch. Recommended by Utah State University, Scarlet Nantes carrots are sweet, plump, and coreless. The Scarlet Nantes carrot grows very cylindrical roots, with rounded ends, that are excellent for bunching. This crop does well in zones three to nine, in an area with full sun. It needs sandy and well-drained soil with little to no rocks. After around 70 days, these carrots are ready to be pulled out of the ground and enjoyed in an array of dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarrot is a sugary sweet root vegetable second only to the beet in overall sugar content. Carrot is one of the easiest, quickest, and most satisfying garden crops and lends itself to as many savory dishes as it does sweet. Although considered a predominantly orange vegetable, the carrot is available in a wide selection of exquisite heirloom colors such as red, purple, yellow, and white. Carrots can be sown every couple weeks for successive season-long harvesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvesting Scarlet Nantes Carrots\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost varieties of carrot are ready for harvest about 70-80 days from sowing, while smaller varieties such as Parisian are ready a few weeks sooner. Regardless of color, carrots are usually ripe for harvest when the root begins to show above soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sandy and well-tilled garden will help in harvesting, providing a loose soil to safely uproot the carrot crop without the need for tools. For more hardened soils, use a specialized hand cultivator or garden hori-hori knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Scarlet Nantes Carrot Garden Seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrior to the Dutch influence of the 16th century, the world’s carrot crop had once been entirely purple, whereas orange was the mutant variable that Dutch growers sought to isolate as a separate cultivar. Orange has since become the commercial standard while many purple heirlooms are resigned to home gardens, specialty stores, and farmers’ markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e1927 Henry Fields Seed Company Catalog says about Scarlet Nantes Carrot Seeds...\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The roots are bright orange, 5 to 6 inches long and very uniform. They have very small core and are exceptionally tender and sweet. The roots are rather slender, of even diameter and of early maturity. Very desirable for market, especially for bunching, and also splendid for the home garden.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e1937 MacFayden Seed Company says about \"nantes\"...\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Early, Delicate Flavor, Coreless. A splendid home and market garden variety. Tops are small, and the rows can be planted close. Roots 6 to 8 ins. long, bright orange, cylindrical, blunt ended. Flesh reddish orange, crisp, tender and of very delicate flavor. Early maturing and practically coreless.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eScarlet Nantes Carrot Seeds Per Package:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 g - Packet - Approx 600 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 oz - Wholesale - Approx 18,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 oz - Wholesale - Approx 72,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 lb - Bulk - Approx 288,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 lb - Bulk - Approx 1,440,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 lb - Bulk - Approx 7,200,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-GMO Scarlet Nantes carrot seeds are available for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/0zqektaqxl55lidk-20162681.shopifypreview.com\/pages\/shipping-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast Free Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e on orders over $45.\u003c\/p\u003e"}