Carrot Early Nantes Vegetable Seeds

CARROT ‘Early Nantes’ Vegetable Seeds

Botanical Name: Daucus carota

• Smooth, cylindrical roots with blunt tips – ideal for uniform bunching.
• Reliable germination and consistent sizing across plantings.
• Suitable for fresh market, home gardens, and baby carrot production.

‘Early Nantes’ is a classic French carrot variety valued for its uniform shape, fine texture, and dependable performance. Producing straight, smooth roots with minimal taper, it is well suited to growers seeking consistent, marketable harvests as well as home gardeners wanting high-quality carrots.

Compared to more vigorous types like Kuroda, Nantes excels in lighter soils and raised beds, producing clean, straight roots with excellent eating quality.

Plant Type: Biennial grown as an annual; cool season crop; frost tolerant

Plant Height: 20 – 30 cm

Sow When:

• Temperate: December – April
• Subtropical: August – March
• Tropical: February – September
• Cool: August – March
• Arid: Year-round with consistent moisture

Germination: 10 – 14 days
Depth: Sow 5 – 10 mm deep

Position: Full sun to partial shade

Sow Where: Direct sow into well-prepared beds; avoid transplanting

Soil Type: Loose, stone-free, well-drained soil; pH 6.0 – 7.5
Best results in sandy or friable soils to ensure straight root development

Rows: 30 – 40 cm apart
Spacing: Thin to 5 – 8 cm between plants

Details: Sow thinly and keep soil consistently moist during germination, which can be slow and uneven. Avoid heavy or compacted soils, as these can cause forking. Regular watering promotes even root development and improves overall quality. Suitable for succession planting to ensure continuous harvests.

Harvest: 60 – 75 days
Harvest when roots reach 15 – 20 cm. Nantes produces smooth, uniform carrots ideal for bunching, fresh market sales, and home use. Pull carefully to avoid root damage.