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Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 75 days
Family: Apiaceae
Type: Nantes Type (Learn More)
Native: Africa, Eurasia
Hardiness: Frost-tolerant biennial grown as an annual
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: Roots are 6"–7" long at their peak
Variety Info: Deep orange, sweet, crisp, cylindrical root; nearly coreless. 'Scarlet Nantes' is a Nantes type carrot.
Attributes: Frost Tolerant
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 45°F, ideally 60°–85°F. Successive Sowings: Every 3 weeks until 10 to 12 weeks before your average first fall frost date. In very warm climates, carrots are grown primarily in fall, winter, and spring.
When to Start Inside: Not recommended; root disturbance stunts growth.
Days to Emerge: 10–25 days
Seed Depth: ¼"
Seed Spacing: 1"
Row Spacing: 6"
Thinning: When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 3"
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Growing Info
Harvesting: For best flavor and texture, harvest carrots any time before, and until they reach their optimal size. Peak harvest period lasts about 3 weeks, longer in the fall. Late summer-sown carrots are sweetened after having been kissed by light frost; however, harvest before soil freezes, which may destroy the crop. In USDA zone 5 or warmer, carrots can be left in the ground for storage provided they are heavily mulched; harvest as needed on days the ground is not frozen.
- Jenni E.Verified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars1/17/26Great flavor, great harvest
Loved these carrots, grew them at the perfect time 2 years ago, much too late last year, and will be trying again with a larger patch this year with some raised beds. Would always recommend this variety!
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests1/19/26Hey Jenni,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with our Scarlet Nantes Carrot Seeds! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that you loved the great flavor and harvest you got from them! It sounds like you've really learned the perfect timing for growing these beauties. We love that you're expanding with a larger patch and raised beds this year - that's going to be amazing! Thank you for always recommending this variety and for your continued trust in us. We can't wait to hear about your bigger harvest this season! Keep on growing 🌻️
- NinaRated 5 out of 5 stars2/24/255 Stars
Love this brand! Never disappoints!
- Lucina K.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1/13/255 Stars
These carrots grew well and had good flavor. Carrots are finicky so I made seed tape and planted them that way-worked like a charm!
- Wes M.Rated 5 out of 5 stars1/12/255 Stars
Everyone told me that carrots were hard to grow. These carrots were easy to grow! We are in North Alabama and they did very well. I planted some seeds I bought at Lowe’s (very little production)and the BI seeds at the same time. The Bi seeds produced so many carrots that we canned 12 quarts, shared with family and friends, and enjoyed fresh. This was our first canning experience also! We are beyond hooked on gardening!! Ordering more today
- Barbara L.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars11/27/245 Stars
Great little carrots for snacking or roasting. Love the sweet flavor.