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Features
Family
Apiaceae
Native
Africa, Eurasia
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Roots are 5"–7" long at their peak.
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
Good for Heavy Soil
Growing Conditions
Frost Tolerant
About Red Cored Chantenay Carrot Seeds
Daucus carota
Broad-shouldered roots with thick, tapered, blunt ends. Deep orange with a red-orange core. 'Red Cored Chantenay' is a Chantenay type carrot.
Planting Carrot
Days to Maturity
65–70 days
Plant Spacing
1"
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Roots are 5"–7" long at their peak.
Planting Depth
¼"
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet sows up to 40 feet. |
|---|---|
| Row Spacing | 6" |
| Seed Depth | ¼" |
| Seed Spacing | 1" |
| Thinning | When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 3" |
| Germination | 10–25 days |
| Start Indoors | Not recommended; root disturbance stunts growth. |
| Direct Sow | 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. |
| Growing & 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. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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Rating
7 reviews
- Carisa H.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars12/31/25Good in heavy soil
These carrots did well with not much thinning in heavier soil. I thought I would be limited to growing only Parisienne carrots due to my soil texture, but these thrived and gave several good harvests of roots with nice texture and flavor.
Which best describes you as a gardener? ProfessionalBIBotanical Interests1/3/26Hey Carisa,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with our Red Cored Chantenay Carrot Seeds! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that these carrots thrived in your heavier soil and gave you several good harvests with nice texture and flavor! It's so exciting that you discovered you weren't limited to just Parisienne carrots after all. The Red Cored Chantenay variety really is fantastic for tougher growing conditions, and we love that they didn't require much thinning for you either. Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your growing success with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Lori B.Verified BuyerRated 4 out of 5 stars10/4/244 Stars
I love BI
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - CassieVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars2/14/245 Stars
These grew exceptionally well in my raised beds so i am repeating my choice again!!
- CassieRated 5 out of 5 stars2/14/245 Stars
These grew exceptionally well in my raised beds so i am repeating my choice again!!
- Hannah B.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars11/3/235 Stars
Seedlings are coming along very well!