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Carrot Nantes Organic Seeds
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A popular early variety, Carrot Nantes (Organic Seeds) produces smooth, blunt-ended roots with a tender texture and sweet, juicy flavour. Ideal for successional sowing and harvesting young or full-sized.
Seed Quantity:
Seed Information
- Plant Type Vegetable / Fruit
- Organic Yes
- Growing Difficulty Easy
- Germination Time 10-20 Days
- Harvest Time 60-70 Days
- Best Season To Grow Spring - Early Summer
- SunLight Needs Full Sun
- Water Requirements Medium
- Height Of Maturity 15-20 CM - Foliage Height
- None GMO Yes
- UK Native No
Growing & Care Instructions
A Sweet, Smooth Classic for Spring to Summer Growing
'Nantes' is a beloved, early-maturing carrot variety known for its cylindrical shape, tender texture, and great flavour. These organic seeds are ideal for containers or garden beds — perfect for beginner and seasoned growers alike.
🛒 What You’ll Need:
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Organic Carrot 'Nantes' seeds
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Fine, stone-free soil or raised bed
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Peat-free compost or sandy loam
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Rake, watering can, and optional fleece for protection
Organic Carrot 'Nantes' seeds
Fine, stone-free soil or raised bed
Peat-free compost or sandy loam
Rake, watering can, and optional fleece for protection
🌿 Growing & Care Instructions
1. Sowing (Best Mar–Jul)
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Sow direct in the ground or large containers.
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Prepare fine, light soil without stones (to avoid misshapen roots).
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Sow 1cm deep, in rows 20–30cm apart, spacing seeds thinly.
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Water gently and regularly.
Sow direct in the ground or large containers.
Prepare fine, light soil without stones (to avoid misshapen roots).
Sow 1cm deep, in rows 20–30cm apart, spacing seeds thinly.
Water gently and regularly.
2. Germination
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Germinates in 10–20 days.
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Keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
Germinates in 10–20 days.
Keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
3. Thinning
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When seedlings are 2–3cm tall, thin to 5–7cm apart.
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Thin on a still, cool evening to reduce carrot root fly risk.
When seedlings are 2–3cm tall, thin to 5–7cm apart.
Thin on a still, cool evening to reduce carrot root fly risk.
4. Growing On
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Keep weed-free and water consistently during dry spells.
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Avoid nitrogen-heavy fertilisers to prevent forking.
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Light mulching helps retain moisture.
Keep weed-free and water consistently during dry spells.
Avoid nitrogen-heavy fertilisers to prevent forking.
Light mulching helps retain moisture.
5. Harvesting
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Harvest young for baby carrots, or allow full maturity (~10–12 weeks).
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Gently pull or lift with a fork when roots are smooth, bright orange, and 12–15cm long.
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Twist off tops for storage.
Harvest young for baby carrots, or allow full maturity (~10–12 weeks).
Gently pull or lift with a fork when roots are smooth, bright orange, and 12–15cm long.
Twist off tops for storage.
A crunchy classic — 'Nantes' carrots grow sweet, straight, and satisfyingly simple.
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