Characteristics

• Shape & Color: Cylindrical, straight, smooth, with rounded (blunt) tips and vibrant orange color.

          Texture & Flavor: Exceptionally sweet, crisp, juicy, and fine-grained, with flesh and core being nearly the same.

          Size: Medium, usually 5-7 inches long, but some can reach 7-9 inches. Growing Nantes Carrots

• Soil: Prefers loose, well-draining, sandy soil with good depth (at least 12 inches).
• Sun: Needs 6-8 hours of full sun daily.
• Planting: Direct sow seeds about 1/4 inch deep, thinning seedlings to 2-3 inches apart.
• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, watering when the top feels dry.
• Fertilizer: Use compost but avoid excess nitrogen to prevent forking.
• Harvest: Ready in about 65-80 days; harvest when roots reach desired size