Scarlet Nantes Carrot, Heirloom Seeds

Scarlet Nantes — The 1850s Heirloom Carrot With 7" Almost Coreless Bright Red-Orange Roots and Delectable Sweetness

Scarlet Nantes (Daucus carota sativus) is one of the most sought-after heirloom carrots available — and has been since the 1850s. Featuring 7-inch long roots with rounded ends and an almost coreless bright red-orange flesh, these carrots are prized for their delectable sweetness, firmness, and high yields. A popular choice for home gardens and farmers’ markets alike, Scarlet Nantes holds up beautifully to snacking, freezing, and juicing, offering exceptional taste and texture in any dish. Easy to grow in a wide range of locations. 65–75 days.

Why Grow Scarlet Nantes?

• 1850s heirloom — over 170 years of proven garden performance
• 7" almost coreless roots — bright red-orange flesh, rounded ends
• Delectable sweetness — firm, flavorful, and high-yielding
• Excellent for snacking, freezing & juicing — versatile kitchen carrot
• Farmers market favorite — beautiful and consistent
• Open-pollinated heirloom — save seed year after year

Growing Notes

Direct sow outdoors 2–4 weeks before last frost or in late summer for a fall harvest. Sow seeds ⅛ inch deep in loose, deep, well-draining soil free of rocks and clumps — compacted or rocky soil causes forked roots. Thin to 16 plants per square foot. Keep soil consistently moist until germination. Water deeply but infrequently once established. Harvest at 65–75 days when roots reach 7 inches.

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