2000 Heirloom Scarlet Nantes Carrot Seeds

Heirloom Scarlet Nantes Carrot Seeds. 95 days. Fine flavor and attractive appearance make this 5 to 6 inches long cylindrical carrot our most popular. Sweet, plump, and coreless.***CARROT GROWING GUIDE BELOW***Carrots are a popular root vegetable that are easy to grow in sandy soil. They are resistant to most pests and diseases, and are a good late season crop that can tolerate frost. Not all carrots are orange; varieties vary in color from purple to white.PLANTING Plan to plant seeds outdoors 3 to 5 weeks before the last spring frost date. Make sure your soil is free of stones; carrots need deeply tilled soil that they can push through. Have you ever seen a carrot that has grown “legs” or forked? Fresh manure, or even recently applied rotted manure, can cause carrots to fork and send out little side roots. Don’t use it before you plant your seeds. Plant seeds 3-4 inches apart in rows. Rows should be at least a foot apart.PLANT CARE Gently mulch to retain moisture, speed germination an