CARROT Seeds, Scarlet Nantes

Scarlet Nantes Carrot (Daucus carota 'Scarlet Nantes') is a beloved heirloom, open-pollinated carrot known for its sweet, crisp, nearly coreless roots. A garden standard prized for both fresh eating and juicing.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Daucus carota 'Scarlet Nantes'
• Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated carrot
• Root length: 6 to 7 inches, cylindrical
• Sun: Full sun (6 to 8 hours)
• Soil: Loose, loamy, well-drained, pH 6.0 to 7.5

Best for

• Fresh eating and snacks
• Juicing
• Salads and side dishes
• Containers and raised beds

How to grow

Direct sow about a quarter inch deep in loose, stone-free soil in full sun. Keep evenly moist through the slow germination period. Thin seedlings to allow roots to size up straight. Sow in early spring or late summer for the sweetest, crispest roots.

Flavor profile

Sweet, crisp, and tender with a refined, classic carrot flavor and almost no woody core.

About 99Heirlooms

99Heirlooms is a seed company devoted to heirloom and open-pollinated varieties, giving home gardeners dependable seeds with the character and heritage of generations past.

Sold by 99Heirlooms.com, based in Saint Paul, Minnesota.