Carrot Chantenay Red Cored is a classic short-rooted variety valued for its broad shoulders, tapered shape, and deep red-orange colour through the centre. It is especially well suited to heavier soils, where its shorter, thicker roots perform more reliably than longer carrot types. This variety is a strong choice for home gardeners wanting sweet, tender carrots with dependable shape and strong garden performance.
Features
- Botanical name: Daucus carota
- Variety: Carrot Chantenay Red Cored
- Wide-shouldered short tapered roots
- Roots grow approximately 12–15 cm long and around 6 cm in diameter
- Deep red-orange flesh to the centre
- Fine-grained interior
- Abundant erect tops growing up to 50 cm tall
- Well adapted to heavier soils
- Product code: CARCRC
Why You Should Buy
This variety is ideal for growers who need a carrot that performs well in heavier or more challenging soils. Chantenay Red Cored is valued for its sweet flavour, tender texture, and reliable root development, with compact roots that are easier to grow and harvest than longer carrot types. Its rich internal colour and uniform tapered shape also make it a practical choice for fresh eating, roasting, soups, and everyday kitchen use.
Growing Guide
Sowing window: Spring to autumn, depending on your local climate.
Direct sow seeds by making a shallow drill about 4 mm deep, sprinkle seeds sparingly along the drill, and backfill very lightly. Do not let the soil dry out during germination. Germination usually takes 10–20 days. Thin plants to about 5 cm apart and space rows 25–30 cm apart. Keep soil consistently moist. Maturity is generally around 70–120 days.
Garden & Kitchen Appeal
Chantenay Red Cored is a practical carrot for productive vegetable patches, especially where soil is heavier and long-rooted carrots can be difficult to grow. Its short, broad roots are easy to harvest, while the sweet flavour and rich colour make it well suited to roasting, steaming, soups, and fresh use.
FAQs
What makes Chantenay Red Cored different from other carrots?
It has short, broad, tapered roots rather than long slender ones, which makes it especially useful in heavier soils.
Is this carrot good for heavy soils?
Yes, this variety is well adapted to heavier soils.
When should I sow the seeds?
Sow from spring to autumn, depending on your local climate.
How should I sow the seeds?
Direct sow in a shallow drill, cover lightly, and keep the soil moist during germination.
How long does germination take?
Germination usually takes 10–20 days.
How long until harvest?
Maturity is generally around 70–120 days.
