PlantsRoot VegetablesCarrot — Chantenay Red Core
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Carrot

Chantenay Red Core

Root VegetablesDirect Sow
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Sun
full sun
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Water
Every 5 days
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Germination
14 days
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Days to harvest
65 days
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Planting depth
0.25 inches deep
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Row spacing
8 inches

When to Plant

Direct sow in early spring

Growing Guide

Soil: clay-tolerant

Short, broad shoulders — better in clay soils than long types. Very sweet.

Care

💧 Water every 5 days

📐 Spacing: 3 inches apart · 8 inches between rows

Recommended sub-rows: 4

Harvest & Storage

Ready in 65 days with a harvest window of 30 days.

Companion Planting

Grows well with:
onionleek
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