Hearty, sweet, and ready for winter feasts!
Chantenay Red Core is a classic heirloom carrot with broad shoulders, a bold orange hue, and a deep red-orange heart. With its sweet, earthy flavor and stocky shape, it’s a favorite for juicing, roasting, and storing through the colder months.
Variety: Chantenay Red Core (Daucus carota)
Growth Habit: Cool-season biennial (grown as annual)
Height: 6–10 inches
Flavor Profile: Sweet, earthy, and robust
Color: Bright orange with a deep red-orange core
Planting Conditions: Full sun; thrives in heavier or shallow soils
Harvest Timeline: 65–75 days to mature roots
Uses: Juicing, roasting, canning, and winter storage
Fun Fact: Developed in 19th-century France, Chantenay carrots are prized for their ability to grow well in clay-heavy or shallow soils, perfect for less-than-perfect garden beds.
Chantenay Red Core carrots are the workhorses of the root cellar. Their dense texture and rich flavor make them ideal for juicing, hearty soups, and oven-roasted sides. These carrots hold up beautifully in storage, making them a go-to for fall and winter harvests. Slice into one and you’ll find a bold red-orange core that adds both color and sweetness to every dish.
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🌞 Choose a Sunny Spot: Full sun; tolerates heavier soils better than most carrots.
🌱 Sow the Seeds: Plant ¼ inch deep, 1 inch apart in rows 12–18 inches apart.
💧 Water Consistently: Keep soil evenly moist, especially during early growth.
🌾 Thin and Maintain: Thin to 2–3 inches apart to allow roots to develop fully.
✂️ Harvest: Pull when roots are 5–6 inches long, thick, and vibrant.
