Carrot ‘Scarlet Nantes’ Seed
Harvest 80 days after sowing. Sweet flavour and crisp texture, bright red-orange flesh is nearly coreless, suitable for baby carrots, excellent for freezing and juicing, stores well. Seeds will sprout in 7 to 21 days. Full sun, deep, loose, well-draining soil, make sure you water DEEPLY, prior to planting
1000 seeds
10 in stock
ZK30.00
10 in stock
Carrot 'Scarlet Nantes'
Scarlet Nantes is a classic heirloom carrot prized for its sweet flavour, crisp texture, and excellent quality. The smooth, cylindrical roots grow to approximately 15–18 cm long with bright orange flesh and a small core. Known for its tenderness and rich taste, Scarlet Nantes is perfect for fresh eating, juicing, cooking, and storing. Its reliable performance and outstanding flavour have made it a favourite among gardeners for generations.
Days to Harvest: 80 days
Growing Instructions:
Sow seeds directly into the garden.
Plant seeds 0.5–1 cm deep in finely prepared, loose soil.
Space seeds 2–3 cm apart in rows 30–40 cm apart.
Thin seedlings to 5–8 cm apart once established.
Choose a sunny location with well-drained, stone-free soil.
Keep soil consistently moist during germination and root development.
Avoid fresh manure, which can cause roots to fork.
Harvest when roots reach their mature size and deep orange colour.
Succession sow every few weeks for a continuous harvest.
A dependable heirloom variety producing sweet, tender carrots with excellent flavour and texture. Ideal for home gardens, market gardens, and fresh kitchen harvests.
