Daucus carota 'Royal Chantenay'

Carrot

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Common Name:

Carrot

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

25°C

Minimum temperature:

10°C

Maximum height:

90 cm

Carrot (Daucus carota 'Royal Chantenay') - Description

Broad-shouldered, slightly tapered 8" roots are rich orange, fine-flavored. Thrive even in heavy or shallow soils. Carrots ready to pull 70 days after sowing. GARDEN HINTS: Sow seed in deep, well-worked stone-free soil. Do not transplant as crooked roots may result. Sow directly in the ground after danger of heavy frost in the spring. Grows best in full sun.

Carrot (Daucus carota 'Royal Chantenay') - Blooming

Some species bloom white flowers.

Carrot (Daucus carota 'Royal Chantenay') - Growth

Biennial grown as annual. Daucus enjoys full sun.

Carrot (Daucus carota 'Royal Chantenay') - Planting

Sow thickly in rows 1 foot apart. Propagate in early spring as soon as the soil is warm enough to till. Sow seeds directly into the ground.

Carrot (Daucus carota 'Royal Chantenay') - Pest

Prone to leaf aphids and rust fly.

Carrot (Daucus carota 'Royal Chantenay') - Interesting facts

There are about 25 known species of Daucus.

Carrot (Daucus carota 'Royal Chantenay') - Soil and irrigation

Maintain even soil moisture. Does best in light, fertile soil.