Scarlet Nantes Carrot Seeds
Best heirloom choice for home gardeners seeking sweet, coreless snacking carrots.
Grow sweet, tender carrots with Scarlet Nantes Carrot Seeds from Survival Garden Seeds. This cherished heirloom is known for its exceptionally fine texture, juicy deep-orange flesh, and truly coreless roots—qualities that set it apart from many other carrot varieties. Scarlet Nantes produces uniform, cylindrical carrots that average about 7 inches long with strong 10–12 inch tops, making them easy to harvest and versatile for both fresh use and storage. These carrots are quick to mature and hold beautifully when stored, offering a dependable, flavorful crop for immediate enjoyment or later use. They also make excellent baby carrots thanks to their sweetness and absence of a tough core.
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Botanical Name
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/ Daucus carota subsp sativus
Who it's for
- Sustainable gardeners interested in seed saving for future seasons
- Home cooks prioritizing superior flavor and crisp texture
- Beginner gardeners seeking reliable yields across various soil types
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with rocky or compacted soil needing easy harvests
- Impatient growers looking for rapid germination and quick results
- Busy gardeners unable to provide attentive pest management
Performance breakdown
Germination Reliability
Consistent sprout rates make these a dependable choice for home gardeners.
Culinary Versatility
Perfect for fresh snacking, baby carrots, or long-term kitchen storage.
Harvest Ease
Strong, sturdy tops allow for quick and effortless pulling from soil.
Growth Speed
Rapid maturation cycle delivers a harvest in just over two months.
Heirloom Quality
Open-pollinated genetics allow for reliable seed saving season after season.
Texture Profile
The coreless, tender flesh sets a high standard for heirloom carrots.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Daucus carota subsp. sativus
Planting Zones
2-11
Light
Full Sun
Soil Temp for Germination
65-80 Degrees
Germination Time
14-21 Days
Planting Depth
1/4 Inch
Plant Size
7-8 Inches, 3-4 Inch Spread
Days to Harvest
60-70 Days
Features
- Sweet, tender, and juicy deep-orange flesh
- Truly coreless roots ideal for fresh eating or baby carrots
- Uniform, cylindrical carrots averaging 7 inches long
- Strong 10-12 inch tops for easy harvesting
- Quick to mature and stores well
- Reliable texture suited for slicing, cooking, or snacking
- Heirloom, Non-GMO variety with trusted performance
- Open-pollinated for seed saving
What customers say
Customers consistently praise Scarlet Nantes Carrot Seeds by Survival Garden Seeds for their exceptional quality and reliable performance. Gardeners frequently report high germination rates, leading to a bountiful harvest of sweet, crisp carrots. The seeds are celebrated for producing vigorous plants that thrive, making them a trustworthy choice for both novice and experienced growers seeking dependable results. This consistent success underscores a strong sense of satisfaction regarding the product's ability to deliver on its promise of a productive garden.
Know before you buy
Yes, this variety is prized for being virtually coreless, which gives the entire root a uniform, tender texture without a woody center.
You can expect germination to take between 14 and 21 days, provided the soil temperature is maintained between 65 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
Yes, because these are an open-pollinated, heirloom variety, you can successfully harvest and save the seeds for future planting.
While they reach about 7 inches in length, they can be grown in containers as long as the pot is deep enough to accommodate the root length and has proper drainage.
Scarlet Nantes carrots typically reach maturity in 60 to 70 days. You can check their size by gently brushing away the soil around the top of the root to see if they have reached the desired thickness.
Yes, for the best results and sweetest flavor, plant these in an area that receives full sun throughout the day.
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