Chantenay Red Cored Carrot Seeds – 500 Heirloom Sweet Thick Roots for Garden Planting

Chantenay Red Cored Carrot is a classic heirloom variety prized for its sweet, tender roots and reliable performance in home gardens. These carrots develop short, thick, conical roots with a deep orange-red core that is crisp and flavorful, making them a favorite for fresh eating, roasting, and juicing. Their compact size and sturdy growth habit make them well-suited to raised beds, containers, and heavier or shallow soils where longer carrot varieties struggle.

Whether you are growing a kitchen garden or adding heirloom vegetables to your landscape, Chantenay Red Cored Carrots offer an easy and rewarding crop. The roots mature to a rich color and hold well in the ground, providing a steady harvest for fresh use. Their sweet taste and satisfying crunch make them a versatile choice for salads, soups, and side dishes.

Plant Features

• Heirloom carrot variety with sweet, thick, red-cored roots
• Short, conical shape that performs well in shallow or heavy soils
• Deep orange-red color and crisp, tender texture
• Compact growth habit suitable for raised beds and containers
• Excellent for fresh eating, cooking, and juicing

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Daucus carota
• Plant Type: Biennial grown as an annual vegetable
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Loose, well-drained soil free of rocks and clods
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Growth Habit: Upright leafy tops with underground taproots
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-10
• Bloom Season: Not typically grown for bloom; harvest roots in cool weather
• Mature Height: 6-12 inches of top growth
• Spacing: Thin seedlings to 2-3 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow Chantenay Red Cored Carrot seeds directly in the garden as soon as the soil can be worked in spring, or in late summer for a fall crop. Plant seeds about 1/4 inch deep in loose, well-drained soil, keeping the seedbed consistently moist until germination. Once seedlings are a few inches tall, thin them to 2-3 inches apart to allow roots to develop properly. Avoid letting the soil dry out completely, as uneven moisture can cause roots to split or become tough.

Carrots benefit from regular watering and a light mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Keep the area free of competing weeds, especially while seedlings are young. Harvest roots when they reach the desired size, typically before the ground freezes. Chantenay carrots can be left in the ground for a period of time and harvested as needed, but avoid leaving them too long in warm weather, which can reduce flavor quality.

What's Included

This listing includes 500 Chantenay Red Cored Carrot seeds.