Carrot Scarlet Nantes Jumbo Pack - McKenzie Seeds

Carrot Scarlet Nantes Jumbo Pack - McKenzie Seeds

Regular price$3.29 CAD
/
FREE Shipping over $150
  • North America Wide Shipping
  • Flat Rate Shipping on Seeds
  • Secure Payment & Checkout

  • In stock, ready to ship

Daucus carota subsp. Sativus

  • Heirloom
  • Sweet and crunchy
  • 10 to 14 day germination 
  • 68 days to maturity 

Scarlet Nantes is the most popular and dependable home garden carrot variety. Roots are sweet and tender yet incredibly crisp. Bright orange in color and nearly coreless, these are ideal for freezing.

7g. (Approx. 5400-5500 seeds)

Preparation Ideas: Clean, peel and slice carrots. Bring 3 cm (1") of salted water to boil in a saucepan. Add the carrot slices. Return to boil, then reduce the heat and cover the pan. Cook until just tender, but not soft. This will take about 10-15 minutes. Drain and eat hot. For extra flavor add salt, pepper and butter.

Planting Instructions: Sow outdoors in early spring as soon as soil can be worked. Successive sowings can be planted up until mid-June for full sized crops – later plantings can also be done but carrots will be smaller.

Plant in full sun. Work soil well prior to planting as a softer soil allows roots to develop uniformly. Keep area free of weeds.

Sow seeds 6 mm (1/4″) deep and 13 mm (1/2″) apart. Rows should be spaced 30 cm (12″) apart. Carrot seeds are small and planting a specific distance apart can be difficult. The use of a small seed seeder can help or just lightly scatter the seed by hand. Generally it is better to seed heavier as the germinating seedlings can help push each other through the ground. Seedlings should be thinned to approximately 5 cm (2″) apart for optimal root formation.

Seeds germinate in approximately 10-14 days.

After planting, keep your carrot patch nice and moist to ensure better germination and to help young carrot plants emerge as sprouts will not push through dry crusted soil. Covering rows with finely sifted compost or potting soil is a great solution as they do not crust over like garden soil which can be very helpful in germinating the seed.

Carrots can be thinned once they reach approximately 2.5-5 cm (1-2”) in height making sure to leave about 2.5-5 cm (1-2”) between plants. Water the carrots before thinning to make it easier to remove them. They can then be thinned again in another 3-4 weeks to leave approximately 4-8 cm between plants. Thinned out carrots at this “baby” stage can be enjoyed by lightly cooking and serving with butter, salt & pepper.

Carrots can sometimes push out of the ground when growing so keep a watch on them and hill up soil over exposed roots to prevent green tops.

The biggest reason for poor germination is lack of moisture. Moisture levels must be consistent from the time of planting and is essential for good root formation, texture and flavor. Be sure to continue watering during dry periods.

Poor germination can also occur when soil temperatures become too hot. Soil temperatures 27°C (80°F) and greater can stop seeds from germinating.

Harvesting and Storage

  • Carrots can be dug up after the first hard frost. They can be harvested at any size throughout the season but the flavor is best once they have turned bright orange.
  • Cut the green tops off approximately 1 cm (1/2”) above the crowns and store carrots in a cool, dark location or refrigerate to keep fresh.
  • It is a good idea to inspect stored carrots regularly to monitor any decay.

All orders over $150 before taxes receive free shipping!

Canada Shipping

All regular packaged seed* orders have a flat rate shipping fee starting at $5.85 for Letter Mail shipping and $11.85 for Expedited Shipping.

*Some Bonus Packs, Sprouting Seeds, Bulk packs, Sprinkle Bags, and Sprinkle Cans will only be available with Expedited Shipping due to larger packaging and weight.

US Shipping

All packaged seed orders have a flat rate shipping fee of $8.75 USD

All US seed orders will use the Tracked Packet USA shipping option from Canada Post. This shipping option is tracked and insured. Shipping times vary depending on its destination but are typically delivered within 4-7 business days.

You may also like