Description
If you are already thinking about what you want to grow in your garden this season, start out right with organic seeds. Enjoy your Kitchen Gardening with chemical-free Carrot Nantes Organic Vegetable Seeds.1 packet contains 70-80 Carrot Nantes seeds.
Nantes carrots are small to medium in size, averaging 15-20 centimeters in length and 2-5 centimeters in diameter and are cylindrical in shape with blunt, rounded ends on both the stem and non-stem end. Nantes carrots are crunchy and tender with a mild sweet taste.
Seeds Specifications
| Seeds per Packet | 30 |
| Common Name | Carrot, Scarlet Nantes. |
| Height | up to 55 centimete |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow. |
Planting and care
- Refer our Garden Guide for detailed procedures and meanings of words related to gardening
- SunlightKeep the seedlings container in Natural bright light
- Protect the Carrots seedlings from direct harsh sunlight
- SoilThe soil should be well drained and nutrient rich for Carrots seedlings
- WateringWater the seedlings when the topsoil (1-2 inch) in pot feels dry to touch
- Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture
- Do not overwater the seedlings
- Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season
- Application of FertilizerDuring the main growing season feed the Carrots seedlings with organic fertilizer once a month
- Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the seedlings so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily
- Plant ProtectionRemove dead, infected or damaged seedlings from container
- Donts Do not overwater the seedlings especially when container does not have drainage holes
Carrot Nantes care
- How to Sow Carrot Nantes Seeds Select a container having up to 7 inch diameter
- Fill the container with well-drained soil
- Moisten the surface of the soil with water spray
- Make a hole of 1 inch deep and put 1-2 seeds in each hole and cover the hole with fine layer of the soil
- Cover the seed container with a transparent plastic paper
- Place the seed tray in indirect bright light
- Remove plastic wrapping once seeds start to germinate
- Do not over-water the seedlings to avoid root rot
- Germination rate and viability of Carrot Nantes seed
| Sunlight | Natural bright light. |
| Watering | |
| Soil | Nutrient-rich well-draining soil with Optimum PH range 5.5 to 6.5 |
| Temperature | 20-30-degrees celsius. |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer. |
| Harvest Season | Carrots are ready for harvest 60 to 90 days after sowing depending upon the variety. Harvest carrots by gently pulling or lifting them from the soil if they don, t pull free easily loosen the soil surrounding the roots with a hand fork. The best time of day to lift carrots is in the late afternoon or early evening when sugar in the roots is concentrated. |
Carrot Nantes special feature
It adds Unique flavor and taste to the food.
Carrot Nantes uses
Medicinal Use:
- It is crunchy, tasty, and highly nutritious
- They, re weight-loss-friendly food and have been linked to lower cholesterol levels and improved eye health
- Carrots are a good source of several vitamins and minerals, especially biotin, potassium, and vitamins A (from beta carotene), K1 (phylloquinone), and B6
- Note: The following information is general guidelines, be sure to ask your healthcare provider for guidelines
Culinary Use:
- It is used in a myriad of savory and sweet dishes
- It can be used as a starter, main course, sweet or just as a snack
- Carrots may be eaten raw used in salads