Autumn/winter carrot with blunt, conical roots 15-18 cm long and broad shoulders up to 5 cm. They are orange on the outside with a darker red-orange core. Good to eat immediately, but can also be stored for the winter. Grows best in stone-free, humus-rich and well-drained soil. Water when dry. Thin and remove weeds when the plant is small, otherwise it will easily suffocate.
Chantenay carrots are known for being good for container growing.
Chantenay Red Cored 2 and Chantenay Red Cored 3 are different breeder selections, their properties are the same.
Pre-cultivation:Â Not recommended - carrots do not like their roots disturbed.
Direct sowing: Early, as soon as the soil is workable through June. Water in the seedbed before sowing. Keep the seed moist. Germination time 2-4 weeks. Covering with fiber cloth after sowing gives faster germination and prevents attacks from pests. Leave the fiber cloth on until harvesting.
Can also be sown in the Fall, just before the soil freezes. This gives an earlier harvest.
Sow depth, cm: 1
Harvest: mid-July - Sept
Spacing: 4 - 8 cm / 3-4 plants per GreenStalk pocket. Or, companion plant them in the "corners" of GreenStalk pockets together with beans or peas.
