Carrot Seeds - Red Core Chantenay
Best heirloom choice for gardeners working with heavy, challenging soil.
Cultivate the Heirloom Red Core Chantenay carrot, a beloved variety celebrated for its increasing sweetness with age. This carrot boasts a distinctive wide-shouldered, tapered form, making it well-suited for challenging, heavy soils. Its fine-grained texture and sweet flavor are complemented by exceptional storage capabilities. Roots typically reach 5-7 inches in length and are ready for harvest in about 70 days. Each 1-gram packet contains a minimum of 350 seeds, offering a generous yield for your garden. Ideal for both spring and fall planting, these carrots provide a flexible growing season.
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Price vs Category Average
-63%
Below average
Minimum Seeds per Packet
350
Who it's for
- Gardeners working with heavy, rocky, or shallow soil
- Homesteaders focused on long-term food preservation and storage
- Home cooks prioritizing nutrient density and classic sweet flavor
Who should skip it
- Culinary enthusiasts needing long, slender roots for specific recipes
- Impatient growers seeking the fastest possible harvest time
- Busy beginners who prefer low-maintenance garden tasks
Performance breakdown
Soil Adaptability
Robust root structure thrives even in dense, challenging clay soils.
Storage Longevity
Exceptional shelf life makes these ideal for long-term winter root cellaring.
Flavor Profile
Sweetness intensifies as the roots mature, offering a superior culinary experience.
Yield Density
Generous seed count per packet ensures a high-volume harvest per planting.
Growing Flexibility
Versatile planting windows allow for successful crops in both spring and fall.
Heirloom Reliability
Biennial life cycle supports easy seed saving for future garden seasons.
Key Specs
Minimum Seeds per Packet
350
Packet Weight
1g
Days to Harvest
70
Root Length
5-7 inches
Direct Seed Depth
¼"
Mature Spacing
1-3 inches
Sun Requirement
Full Sun
Botanical Name
Daucus carota
Features
- Heirloom variety with enhanced sweetness
- Tolerates heavy soil conditions
- Sweet flavor and fine texture
- Excellent for long-term storage
- Roots grow 5-7 inches long
- Matures in approximately 70 days
- Biennial life cycle for seed saving
- Suitable for spring and fall planting
What customers say
Customers highly praise the Red Core Chantenay seeds for their exceptional reliability and performance. The germination rate is consistently reported as nearly perfect, building immediate confidence for all growers. A standout feature is this variety's resilience, thriving even in challenging heavy clay or rocky soil where other carrots struggle. Reviewers noted these carrots grow straight and true, offering a dependable yield in less than ideal plots. The resulting carrots are celebrated for their robust, sweet flavor and satisfying crunch, making them excellent for fresh use or storage. This high quality and consistent success establish the Red Core Chantenay as a valuable, dependable choice for home gardeners seeking superior root vegetables.
Know before you buy
Yes, the Red Core Chantenay is specifically bred to perform well in heavy or challenging soil conditions where longer, thinner varieties might struggle.
Each 1-gram packet contains a minimum of 350 seeds, providing plenty for multiple sowings or a large garden bed.
Absolutely. This variety is flexible and thrives in both spring and fall planting windows, allowing you to extend your harvest season.
You can expect to harvest these carrots approximately 70 days after planting, once the roots reach their typical 5-7 inch length.
Yes, this variety is well-regarded for its excellent storage capabilities, making it a great choice if you plan to keep your harvest for later use.
For optimal growth, thin your seedlings to a spacing of 1 to 3 inches apart once they are established.
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