Red Cored Chantenay Carrot, Heirloom Seeds

Red Cored Chantenay Carrot, Heirloom Seeds — The Fine-Grained, Tender Chantenay That Excels in Heavy and Shallow Soils

Red Cored Chantenay (Daucus carota) is a bright golden-orange heirloom carrot that is fine-grained and tender even when very large — known for its sweet, delicate flavor that holds up beautifully through the full growing season. Smooth, thick roots about 6 inches long perform excellently in heavy or shallow soils and adverse climates, producing excellent quality yields where other varieties struggle. Its ability to produce well in shallow soil makes it a genuine bonus for container gardens. Harvest early for baby carrots or leave to grow for maximum yield. 65 days.

Why Grow Red Cored Chantenay?

• Fine-grained and tender even when very large — delicate flavor holds through the full season
• Excels in heavy and shallow soils — performs in adverse climates
• Bright golden-orange color — smooth, thick 6-inch roots
• Container garden bonus — shallow soil performance is a genuine advantage
• Flexible harvest window — harvest early or leave for maximum yield
• Open-pollinated heirloom — save seed year after year

Growing Notes

Direct sow outdoors 2–4 weeks before last frost or in late summer for fall harvest. Sow seeds ⅛ inch deep in any soil type. Thin to 2–3 inches apart. Full sun. Keep soil consistently moist. Harvest early for baby carrots or allow to reach full size at 65 days.

Days to maturity: 65 days
Root size: ~6 inches, bright golden-orange
Packet size: 0.7 g / 500+ seeds
Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated, Annual
Spacing: 16 plants per sq ft
Sun: Full sun
USDA Zones: 3–9