McKenzie Carrot Red Cored Chantenay Seeds

Carrot Red Cored Chantenay produces stout, sweet roots with deep orange flesh and a crisp texture. This versatile variety is ideal for fresh eating, steaming, roasting, or freezing and performs well in heavier or shallow soils, making it a dependable choice for home gardens and raised beds.

Why you’ll love it:

• Sweet, crisp roots with rich orange colour
• Performs well in a range of soil types, including heavier soils
• Great for fresh eating, steaming, roasting, or freezing
• Reliable and easy to grow in home gardens

Growing Information:

• Botanical Name: Daucus carota subsp. sativus
• Plant Type: Annual vegetable (root crop)
• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Germination: ~10–14 days
• Days to Harvest: ~70–80 days
• Root Length: ~10–15 cm (4–6 in)

Seed Details:

• Seed Type: Open pollinated
• Approximate Seed Count: Varies by packet
• Special Characteristics: Sweet roots; adapts to heavier soils; versatile culinary use

Suggested Uses:
Sow seeds directly outdoors in well-drained soil after all danger of frost. Space seeds according to packet directions and keep soil evenly moist throughout growth. Harvest roots when they reach desired size. Ideal for fresh eating, steaming, roasting, or freezing.

Seed packet includes planting instructions. Results may vary based on growing conditions.