{"product_id":"scarlet-nantes-carrot","title":"Scarlet Nantes Carrot","description":"\u003cp class=\"sc-subtitle\"\u003eHeirloom · Open-Pollinated · 65–75 days from direct seeding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-zone-pill\"\u003ecool-season · timing varies by zone\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-grows-label\"\u003eGrows well in\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-container-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-container-chip\"\u003eRaised Bed ✓\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-container-chip\"\u003eIn-Ground ✓\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-container-chip maybe\"\u003eContainer\/Pot ✓✗\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-container-chip maybe\"\u003eGrow Bag ✓✗\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMeet This Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScarlet Nantes is the carrot that makes you understand why people grow their own. The roots are smooth, cylindrical, and blunt-tipped, growing 6–7 inches long in vivid orange-red with almost no core. Carrots take patience, but when you pull your first one, you'll get it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it tastes like:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuinely sweet and crisp in a way that store-bought doesn't come close to matching. Almost no woody core means the flavor is consistent all the way through. Fall-harvested roots after a frost are on another level entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Grow It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-icon-row\" style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-icon-row-label\"\u003eSun\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-pips\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-pip sun\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"sc-pip sun\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"sc-pip\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-icon-note\"\u003eFull sun. Carrots need good sun exposure for proper root development.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-icon-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-icon-row-label\"\u003eWater\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-pips\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-pip water\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"sc-pip water\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"sc-pip\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-icon-note\"\u003eKeep soil consistently moist from seeding through germination. Once established, water deeply and less frequently.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 25px; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 40px; margin-bottom: 12px; font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eSowing Details\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"sc-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"li-label\"\u003eDepth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"li-val\"\u003e¼ inch. Carrot seeds are tiny. Barely cover them.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"li-label\"\u003eSpacing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"li-val\"\u003e1–2 inches, thinning to 2–3 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"li-label\"\u003eRow Spacing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"li-val\"\u003e12–18 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"li-label\"\u003eThinning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"li-val\"\u003eThin twice. First to ½ inch at 3 inches tall, then to 1–2 inches at 6 inches tall.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"li-label\"\u003eGermination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"li-val\"\u003e10–21 days. Slow to germinate. Don't give up on them.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"li-label\"\u003eDays to Maturity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"li-val\"\u003e65–75 days from direct seeding\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 25px; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 40px; margin-bottom: 12px; font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eWhen to Plant\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-zone-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-zone-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-zone-header\"\u003e❄️ Cool Climates · Zones 3–6\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-zone-body\"\u003eFor spring, direct sow 2–3 weeks before your last frost when daytime temperatures are consistently in the 40s to 50s°F and soil temps hit at least 45°F.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor fall, sow in early to midsummer so roots have time to mature before hard freeze, or once daytime temperatures begin dropping below about 75°F.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuccession sow every 3 weeks for a continuous harvest.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-zone-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-zone-header\"\u003e☀️ Warm Climates · Zones 7–11\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-zone-body\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZones 7–8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDirect sow in early spring while daytime temperatures are still in the 40s to 50s°F, typically 2–3 weeks before your last frost.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor fall, direct sow in late summer once daytime temperatures start dropping below 80°F, typically 8–10 weeks before your first fall frost. Carrots get tough and starchy in summer heat so don't push it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZones 9–11\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFall through winter is your best season. Direct sow once the heat breaks and the roots will be noticeably sweeter for it. Start seeds in late summer as temperatures begin cooling.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrow Friend Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"sc-tip-title\"\u003eKeep the surface moist until they germinate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-tip-body\"\u003eCarrot seeds are tiny and need consistent surface moisture to sprout. This is where most beginners lose their first carrot crop. Cover the bed with a piece of burlap or row cover to hold moisture and check it daily. Once you see sprouts, you can ease up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"sc-tip-title\"\u003eLoose soil is non-negotiable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-tip-body\"\u003eCarrots grow down, and anything in their way produces forked, stubby, or misshapen roots. Rocky, compacted, or clay-heavy soil is the enemy. Work your soil deeply before planting, remove any rocks or debris, and mix in compost. A raised bed with loose, well-draining soil is the easiest way to get straight, uniform carrots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"sc-tip-title\"\u003eThin them twice and take it seriously\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-tip-body\"\u003eCarrots need two rounds of thinning to develop properly. Skip it and you'll end up with a tangle of skinny, forked roots fighting for space. It feels brutal but it's the only way to get actual carrots worth eating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"sc-tip-title\"\u003eFrost makes them sweeter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-tip-body\"\u003eA cold snap before harvest converts starches to sugars and the difference in flavor is noticeable. If you're growing a fall crop, let a frost or two hit before you start pulling. Fall carrots are almost always better than spring ones for this reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"sc-tip-title\"\u003eThey take longer than you think to germinate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-tip-body\"\u003eCarrots can take up to 3 weeks to show up. Don't assume they failed and replant over them. Mark your rows, keep the soil moist, and wait. They're coming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"sc-tip-title\"\u003eContainers work, but depth matters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-tip-body\"\u003eScarlet Nantes needs at least 10–12 inches of loose soil to form full-length roots. Shallow containers produce short carrots, which is fine if that's what you're expecting. Just don't expect a 7-inch carrot from a 6-inch pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-companions\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-companion-label\"\u003eCompanion plants\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-tag\"\u003eTomatoes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-tag\"\u003eLettuce\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-tag\"\u003eOnions\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-tag\"\u003eChives\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-tag\"\u003eRosemary\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-tag\"\u003eNasturtium\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvest \u0026amp; What to Do With It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen it's ready\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScarlet Nantes is ready at 65–75 days when roots are about 6–7 inches long and ¾ to 1 inch across at the shoulder. The top of the root will start to push up above the soil line. Pull one to check before harvesting the rest. Fall carrots can stay in the ground longer since cold sweetens them up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to harvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater the bed first if soil is dry. Grab the greens close to the root and pull straight up with a gentle twist. If they resist, loosen the soil around them with a garden fork first. Don't yank or the tops will snap off and leave the root in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYield\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA short row produces a surprisingly large harvest. Succession sow every 3 weeks for a steady supply rather than one big pull.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShort-term storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove the greens, wrap in a damp paper towel, and refrigerate. Keeps 2–4 weeks. Leaving the greens on draws moisture out of the root and they'll go limp fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLong-term storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-storage-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-yes\"\u003e✅\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-name\"\u003eRoot cellaring:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-note\"\u003e Pack in damp sand or sawdust at 32–40°F with high humidity. Keeps several months.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-storage-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-yes\"\u003e✅\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-name\"\u003eFreezing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-note\"\u003e Blanch 2–3 minutes, ice bath, dry well, freeze flat then bag. Keeps up to 12 months. Holds up well in cooked dishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-storage-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-yes\"\u003e✅\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-name\"\u003ePressure canning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-note\"\u003e Carrots pressure can well. Follow current USDA guidelines for safe processing times and pressures.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-storage-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-yes\"\u003e✅\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-name\"\u003eDehydrating:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-note\"\u003e Blanch first, slice thin, dehydrate at 125°F until completely dry. Keeps 6–12 months airtight. Great for soups and stews.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-storage-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-yes\"\u003e✅\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-name\"\u003eRefrigerator pickling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-note\"\u003e Quick pickled carrots are easy. Slice thin, pack into a jar with vinegar, salt, sugar, and spices, and refrigerate. Ready in a few hours and keeps for several weeks.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-storage-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-no\"\u003e❌\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-name\"\u003eWater bath canning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-note\"\u003e Only safe for carrots in an acidified pickling brine. Plain carrots are too low in acid for water bath canning on their own.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to cook\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaw straight from the garden with nothing on them, because homegrown Scarlet Nantes is genuinely that good. Roasted until caramelized, added to soups and stews, or juiced. The almost coreless flesh means no woody center to cut around and the flavor holds up beautifully when cooked. Don't toss the carrot tops either. They're edible and can be blended into pesto or chimichurri.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed Storage \u0026amp; Saving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"sc-seed-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVariety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScarlet Nantes Carrot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeirloom · Open-Pollinated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeeds per packet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~300 seeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStoring unused seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep somewhere cool, dark, and dry. Viable up to 3 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed saving:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carrots are insect-pollinated and will cross freely with other carrot varieties and wild carrot (Queen Anne's Lace) nearby. Isolate by at least half a mile for reliable purity, or grow only one variety at a time. Carrots are biennial, so they set seed in their second year. Let a few plants overwinter, then let them bolt and flower in spring. Once the seed heads are fully dry and brown, cut the stalks, bring them inside to finish drying, then rub the seeds out by hand. Store in a cool, dark place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sow Chaotic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43813893996622,"sku":null,"price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/3630\/6254\/files\/12.png?v=1786476353","url":"https:\/\/sowchaotic.com\/products\/scarlet-nantes-carrot","provider":"Sow Chaotic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}