Chantenay Red Core Carrot
This carrot is full of delightful surprises. It’s sweet and tender yet disguised as a blunt, chunky carrot that can grow up to six inches long. Cut slices reveal a beautiful burgundy center. Germinates extremely well & does well in heavy soil. Introduced in France in the late 1800s & has been a standard ever since. Chanterey carrots are shorter than other varieties.
JOY MAX QUALITIES:
Easier to grow than many carrots with its excellent germination even in higher temps
Very good for Austin gardens with heavy, clay soils
Its stocky build makes for thick carrot slices, perfect for soups, stews, juicing, canning, and fresh eating
Beautiful color, smooth texture, and sweet flavor — a retro classic
Planting Information: Sow when temps are in the mid 70ºs, fall or spring. Scatter or place seeds 2-3” apart and 1/2-1/4 ” deep in very loose, well-tilled, and well-drained soil in full sun. Avoid using nitrogen-rich fertilizers so that the carrots aren’t more tops than root. For minimum soil compaction, use raised beds or grow bags. Sprinkle the soil surface to keep moist. Do not allow the soil to dry out & crust before the emergence of seedlings, which takes 1–3 weeks depending on temperature & moisture levels. Keep weed-free & evenly moist. Sow every three weeks to keep harvests coming.
