CARROT CHANTENAY RED CORED 2 Seeds for Your Gardening Needs

Here’s a growing guide for Carrot Chantenay Red Cored 2 Seeds:

Key Features:

• Product Name: Carrot Chantenay Red Cored 2 Seeds
• Mature Height: 12-18 inches (for the tops); roots typically 4-6 inches long
• Sunlight Needs: Full sun (6-8 hours of sunlight daily)
• Soil Requirements: Loose, well-drained, sandy or loamy soil (pH 6.0–6.8)
• Root Description: Short, thick, orange roots with a bright red core and a slightly sweet, earthy flavor
• Taste: Sweet and tender, perfect for fresh eating, soups, stews, or roasting

Product Details:

• Germination Rate: High, ensuring reliable growth
• Seed Freshness: Premium quality for optimal sprouting
• Shelf Life: Best used within one year for maximum viability
• Sourcing: Sustainably harvested

Planting Instructions:

Seed Preparation:

• Indoor Start: Start seeds indoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost if you want earlier harvesting. However, carrots generally do best when direct-sown outdoors.
• Outdoor Sowing: Direct sow outdoors after the last frost date, when soil temperatures reach at least 50°F (10°C).

Sowing Instructions:

• Spacing: Space seeds 1-2 inches apart, with rows spaced 12-18 inches apart.
• Planting Depth: Sow seeds ¼-½ inch deep.
• Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist during germination and early growth. Once established, water deeply but avoid waterlogging.

Care & Maintenance:

• Watering: Carrots need regular watering, especially during dry periods, to ensure tender and well-formed roots. Avoid wetting the foliage to prevent disease.
• Fertilization: Use a balanced fertilizer, focusing more on potassium and phosphorus than nitrogen, to promote strong root growth.
• Thinning: Thin seedlings to about 2-3 inches apart to give the carrots enough space to grow without competition.

Harvesting:

• Harvest Time: 65-75 days after sowing when the roots reach 4-6 inches in length and have developed a rich orange color with a red core.
• Harvesting Method: Gently loosen the soil around the carrots and carefully pull them from the ground. 

Storage:

• Storage: Carrots can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 weeks. For long-term storage, store them in a cool, moist place or sand to keep them fresh.

Enjoy the sweet, tender roots of Chantenay Red Cored 2 carrots, ideal for both fresh dishes and cooking!