1# CHANTENY RED CARROT SEED

Chanteny Red‑Cored Carrot (Seed) is a classic, dependable short, broad carrot variety, prized for its sweet flavor, deep orange color, and excellent performance in heavier or shallower soils.

Chanteny Red‑Cored Carrot — Seed Information

Quick Overview

• Type: Main‑season carrot

• Root shape: Short, stout, blunt‑tipped

• Length: ~5–6 inches

• Color: Deep orange exterior with a red‑orange core

• Flavor: Sweet, rich, tender

• Use: Fresh eating, cooking, juicing, freezing, canning

• Days to maturity: ~65–70 days

Why gardeners choose Chanteny Red‑Cored

• ✅ Excellent flavor, especially when cooked

• ✅ Performs well in heavy, clay, or shallow soils

• ✅ Broad shoulders resist splitting

• ✅ High carotene content (deep color)

• ✅ Reliable yields and uniform roots

Chanteny carrots are often preferred where longer carrots struggle to grow.

Growing from seed

• Planting time:

  • Early spring as soon as soil can be worked

  • Late summer for fall harvest

• Seed depth: ¼ inch

• Spacing:

  • Thin seedlings to 2–3 inches apart

  • Rows 12–18 inches apart

• Sun: Full sun

• Soil: Loose top layer is important, but tolerant of heavier soils

• Water: Even moisture prevents tough texture

Harvesting

• Harvest at full size (about 5–6 inches) for best flavor

• Roots sweeten after cool fall weather

• Overgrown carrots remain usable due to thick, tender flesh

Kitchen notes

• Excellent roasted, glazed, boiled, or in soups

• Retains sweetness and color when cooked

• One of the best carrots for canning

• Not ideal for baby‑carrot style, but perfect for slicing and cooking