Nantes Carrot

Apiaceae

Default carrot recommendation for most users. Shorter cylindrical roots (6-7 inches) succeed where longer types fork. Even diameter top to bottom — easier to harvest than tapered types. Sweet, low-fiber, almost coreless. Best for fresh eating, shallow soils, and new gardeners. Faster maturing than Danvers.

At a Glance

Days to Maturity

62–75 days

Sun

6+ hours

Container

Yes

2+ gallon pot

Zone Planting Guide

Your USDA Zone:

Growing Guide

Germination

Germination Time 14–21 days

Optimal Temp 55°F

Seed Depth 0.25"

Watering

Weekly Water 1 "

Needs Moderate

Soil

pH Range 6–7

Resilience

Heat: Low Cold: High

Nutrition

Feeding Intensity Moderate feeder

Harvest

Shoulder visible at soil surface, 0.5-0.75 inch diameter. Pull test one.

Storage Remove tops before storing (tops draw moisture from roots).

Sources

university SDSU Extension — Carrots university UMD Extension — Growing Carrots seed-catalog Thresh Seed — Nantes 60-75 DTM

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Nantes Carrot Planting Dates by Zone

Planting dates for Nantes Carrot vary by USDA hardiness zone. Select your zone below for frost dates, start-indoors timing, and a full monthly planting calendar.

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