Distinctive Red-Orange Core
Produces beautifully colored carrot roots with deep orange flesh and a characteristic reddish-orange central core.
Red Cored Chantenay Carrot Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Red Cored Chantenay Carrot Seeds
Red Cored Chantenay Carrot is a traditional heirloom carrot variety known for its thick, broad shoulders, deep orange flesh, and distinctive reddish-orange core. These carrots develop short, sturdy roots with naturally blunt, rounded tips, making them a popular choice for home vegetable gardens. Their sweet, rich flavor and fine texture make them excellent for fresh eating, juicing, soups, roasting, canning, and long-term storage. This reliable Chantenay-type variety is particularly valued for its ability to grow in heavier soils compared with many longer-rooted carrot varieties.
Heirloom Carrot Variety
Deep Orange Flesh
Sweet Root Vegetables
Excellent for Cooking
Key Features
Short, Thick Roots
Develops broad-shouldered roots approximately 5–7 inches long, with a tapered shape and naturally blunt ends.
Sweet, Rich Flavor
Offers a pleasantly sweet, traditional carrot flavor with a firm yet fine-grained texture.
Suitable for Heavier Soils
Its shorter root structure makes this variety a useful choice for gardens with heavier or relatively shallow soils.
Product Highlights
Traditional heirloom Chantenay carrot
Deep orange flesh with reddish-orange core
Short, thick, broad-shouldered roots
Approximately 5–7 inches long
Sweet and flavorful carrot roots
Performs well in heavier soils
Suitable for fresh eating and juicing
Excellent for soups, roasting, and stews
Suitable for freezing and canning
Good storage potential
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Daucus carota |
| Common Name | Red Cored Chantenay Carrot; Red Core Chantenay |
| Plant Family | Apiaceae |
| Seed Type | Heirloom Vegetable Seeds |
| Vegetable Type | Root Vegetable |
| Variety | Chantenay Type |
| Root Color | Deep Golden Orange with Red-Orange Core |
| Root Shape | Short, Thick, Broad-Shouldered with Blunt Tip |
| Root Length | Approximately 5–7 Inches |
| Flavor | Sweet, Rich, Traditional Carrot Flavor |
| Plant Type | Cool-Season Biennial Grown as an Annual |
| Days to Maturity | Approximately 65–75 Days |
| Germination Time | Approximately 10–25 Days |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 15–29°C |
| Planting Depth | Approximately ¼ Inch (0.6 cm) |
| Seed Spacing | Approximately 1 Inch Before Thinning |
| Final Plant Spacing | Approximately 2–3 Inches |
| Row Spacing | Approximately 6–12 Inches |
| Sunlight | Full Sun |
| Soil Requirements | Loose, Fertile, Well-Drained Soil; Tolerates Heavier Soils |
| Preferred Soil pH | Approximately 6.0–7.0 |
| Watering | Regular and Consistent Moisture |
| Planting Method | Direct Sowing Outdoors |
| Harvest Season | Approximately 65–75 Days After Sowing |
| Uses | Fresh Eating, Juicing, Cooking, Canning, Freezing, and Storage |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Choose the Right Planting Location
Select a sunny garden location receiving approximately 6–8 hours of sunlight daily. Red Cored Chantenay carrots can perform well in heavier soils, but properly prepared, loose soil helps encourage healthy and well-shaped roots.
Select a sunny garden location receiving approximately 6–8 hours of sunlight daily. Red Cored Chantenay carrots can perform well in heavier soils, but properly prepared, loose soil helps encourage healthy and well-shaped roots.
Step 2: Prepare the Soil
Remove stones, large clumps, and weeds from the planting area. Work in mature compost to improve soil structure and drainage. Avoid excessive nitrogen fertilizer, which can encourage leafy growth at the expense of roots.
Remove stones, large clumps, and weeds from the planting area. Work in mature compost to improve soil structure and drainage. Avoid excessive nitrogen fertilizer, which can encourage leafy growth at the expense of roots.
Step 3: Sow the Seeds
Directly sow the carrot seeds approximately ¼ inch deep in shallow rows. Place seeds around 1 inch apart and cover lightly with fine soil. Water gently to maintain consistent moisture during germination. Avoid transplanting seedlings because disturbing carrot roots can cause deformities.
Directly sow the carrot seeds approximately ¼ inch deep in shallow rows. Place seeds around 1 inch apart and cover lightly with fine soil. Water gently to maintain consistent moisture during germination. Avoid transplanting seedlings because disturbing carrot roots can cause deformities.
Step 4: Water and Thin the Seedlings
Keep the soil evenly moist without creating waterlogged conditions. Germination may take approximately 10–25 days. Once seedlings develop, thin them to around 2–3 inches apart to provide sufficient room for root development.
Keep the soil evenly moist without creating waterlogged conditions. Germination may take approximately 10–25 days. Once seedlings develop, thin them to around 2–3 inches apart to provide sufficient room for root development.
Step 5: Maintain Healthy Growth
Remove weeds carefully and water regularly, especially during dry weather. Consistent moisture helps prevent irregular root development and cracking. Avoid compacting the soil around growing carrot plants.
Remove weeds carefully and water regularly, especially during dry weather. Consistent moisture helps prevent irregular root development and cracking. Avoid compacting the soil around growing carrot plants.
Step 6: Harvest the Carrots
Harvest approximately 65–75 days after sowing, depending on growing conditions and the desired root size. Loosen the soil gently before pulling the carrots to avoid damaging their thick, blunt roots. Enjoy them fresh or prepare them for cooking, freezing, and storage.
Harvest approximately 65–75 days after sowing, depending on growing conditions and the desired root size. Loosen the soil gently before pulling the carrots to avoid damaging their thick, blunt roots. Enjoy them fresh or prepare them for cooking, freezing, and storage.
Grow Sweet and Flavorful Red Cored Chantenay Carrots
Bring traditional heirloom flavor to your vegetable garden with Red Cored Chantenay Carrot Seeds. Known for their thick, broad-shouldered roots, rich orange color, and sweet taste, these carrots are an excellent addition to homegrown meals. Their shorter root structure makes them a practical choice for a variety of garden soils. Sow directly, provide consistent moisture, and enjoy a rewarding harvest of delicious homegrown carrots.
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about Red Cored Chantenay Carrot Seeds, including their unique root characteristics, growing requirements, and harvesting uses.
What makes Red Cored Chantenay carrots different from regular carrots?
Red Cored Chantenay carrots are distinguished by their short, thick roots, broad shoulders, blunt tips, and deep orange flesh with a reddish-orange core. Unlike many long, slender carrot varieties, they are particularly valued for growing in heavier soils and producing sweet, flavorful roots suitable for cooking and storage.
Can Red Cored Chantenay carrots grow in clay or heavy soil?
Yes. Red Cored Chantenay is a suitable carrot variety for heavier soils because its shorter, thicker roots are less demanding than those of many long-rooted varieties. However, extremely compacted or waterlogged soil should still be improved with organic matter and proper drainage to encourage healthy root development.
When should I harvest Red Cored Chantenay carrots?
Red Cored Chantenay carrots are generally ready for harvesting approximately 65–75 days after sowing. Harvesting time depends on temperature, soil conditions, and preferred root size. You can harvest them earlier as baby carrots or allow them to develop into their characteristic thick, mature roots for cooking and storage.