Carrot 'Nantes'
Daucus carota ssp. sativus 'Nantes'
Also known as
Scarlet Nantes, Early Coreless, Wortel (Afr.)
Full Sun
Easy care
Frequent watering
Frost Hardy
9a
USDA zone
-7°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
50cm | Max | 50cm |
20cm | Min | 10cm |
Flowering
-
spring
-
summer
-
autumn
-
winter
This plant has no fragrance
Carrot 'Nantes' Overview
Daucus carota subsp. sativus 'Nantes' is known commonly as Carrot 'Nantes Frubund'. Carrots produce large edible taproots that can range in colour from white to yellow, red and purple depending on the variety. Nantes carrots are orange, long and cylindrical with a blunt end. Uses: Culinary
Common problems with Carrot 'Nantes'
Carrots can suffer from Thielaviopsis basicola (Black Root rot), Xanthomonas campestris pv. carotae (Leaf blight) and Sclerotinia sclerotiorum (White mould)
Carrot 'Nantes' Companion Plants
Lettuce, onions, radish, tomatoes, basil, parsley, rocket
How to harvest Carrot 'Nantes'
Carrots can be harvested 8 - 12 weeks after sowing, or as soon as they have reached the preferred size.
How to propagate Carrot 'Nantes'
Seed
Direct sow seeds 1 cm deep and rows 30 cm apart. Germination occurs in 10 to 20 days after which the seedlings should be thinned. Sowing time - Spring/Summer or right through the year in warmer climates.
Special features of Carrot 'Nantes'
Crop rotation
Do not plant root crops on the same soil to prevent soil diseases. Rotate with other crops.
Other uses of Carrot 'Nantes'
Culinary
Edible
The taproot is edible fresh, cooked or preserved.
Medicinal
High vitamin A value! The beta-carotene helps good eye-sight.
