Chantenay Red Core Carrot Seeds – Sweet, Easy-to-Grow Vegetable

🥕 Chantenay Red Core carrots are a kitchen and garden favourite for good reason. Sweet, tender, and no peeling required — they go straight from the fridge to the snack bowl or into a fresh juice without any fuss. A brilliant choice for families, they're just as popular with kids as they are with adults, and they make a thoughtful, practical gift for any home grower. ✨ Features 🥕 Variety: Chantenay Red Core — a classic, reliable open-pollinated carrot variety 🌱 Sowing method: Direct sow into garden beds or raised beds 🌡️ Germination temperature: Soil as cool as 50°F works, but 70°F is the sweet spot 📏 Spacing: Thin seedlings to approximately 2" apart; aim for around 18 plants per square foot ☀️ Growing conditions: Full sun with relatively cool, consistently moist soil 💧 Watering: About 1" of water per week for the best flavour and texture 📅 Harvest time: Spring-sown carrots are ready to harvest by mid-summer 🔄 Second sowing: Replant in mid-summer for a fall carrot crop 🌿 Benefits 🙌 No-peel convenience: Ready to eat straight from the fridge — less prep, more enjoyment 👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly: A healthy snack kids will actually reach for, great with hummus or as fresh juice 🌍 Grown locally: Seeds sourced through Seattle Seed Company, supporting local Pacific Northwest growers 🎁 A great gift: Perfect for gardening enthusiasts, new allotment holders, or anyone who loves growing their own food 🌱 Beginner-friendly: Straightforward growing instructions make this a satisfying first vegetable project 🍂 Extended harvest: With a second mid-summer sowing, you can enjoy homegrown carrots well into autumn 🪴 How to Grow Step 1 – Prepare your soil: Loosen to a depth of 12" and rake the surface smooth for best root development. Step 2 – Sow seeds: Distribute seeds evenly at about 30 seeds per square foot. Sowing thickly helps compensate for carrots' naturally uneven germination. Step 3 – Cover lightly: Barely cover seeds with soil, then water well. Step 4 – Keep moist: Keep the top inch of soil consistently moist for 7–14 days until seedlings appear. Row cover can help retain moisture during this period. Step 5 – Thin seedlings: Once seedlings have a few leaves, thin to about 2" of space per plant (around 18 plants per square foot). Step 6 – Water regularly: Aim for 1" of water per week. In raised beds, neighbouring plants help keep soil cool and shaded. Step 7 – Harvest: Begin harvesting once roots have filled out. For a fall crop, sow again in mid-summer in a spot vacated by lettuce, peas, or another early crop. 📋 Product Specifications Variety: Chantenay Red Core Type: Vegetable seed — Carrot Sowing: Direct sow outdoors Minimum germination soil temperature: 50°F Optimal germination soil temperature: 70°F Sunlight: Full sun Vendor: Seattle Seed Company Region: Washington / Pacific Northwest Price range: Under $20 🛒 Add Chantenay Red Core Carrot Seeds to your cart today and start growing sweet, homegrown carrots the whole family will love.