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Scarlet Nantes Carrot
Perfect for snacking
Scarlet Nantes Carrot
Perfect for snacking
- Perfect for snacking
- Crisp, sweet flavor
- Does well in clay soil
Product Description
In as little as 9 weeks, Scarlet Nantes produces delicious, squat carrots that are practically coreless! The 6" roots are perfect for snacking, with a juicy and nearly grainless texture and a crisp, sweet flavor that pairs well with your favorite savory veggie dip. Plant extra for the lunch box for both kids and adults! Similar to Fire Wedge, Scarlet Nantes also does well in clay soil, and also likes fertile, deep, well-drained sandy and loamy soils. Plant in full sunlight for best results. Once picked, store Scarlet Nantes carrots in a cool, dry, dark place. 65 days to maturity.
Product Details
- Botanical Name: Daucus carota ssp. Sativus 'Nantes Coreless' (aka 'Scarlet Nantes')'; Family: Umbelliferae/Apiaceae (Carrot Family)
- Season: both Spring & Fall
- Sun/Shade: Full sun.
- Height: 18 - 22 inches.
- Spacing: 2 - 3 inches between plants, 12 - 14 inches between rows.
- Zone: 3 - 9 annual.
- Spread: 8 - 10 inches .
- Germination: 10 - 15 days.
- Days to Maturity: 65 days.
- Yield: 100 pounds per 100 foot row.
- Fruit: Bright orange throughout. Sweet, juicy, fine-grained flesh. Straight and smooth.
- Soil Preference: Light, fertile, deep, well-drained, sandy loam soil; pH 5.5-6.8.
- Growth Rate: Moderate growth rate.
- Form: Annual. Root.
- Seed Count: Approximately 1500 seeds per packet, 1/2 oz. is approximately 8,000 seeds.
- Size: 6 inches x 1.5 inches.
Shipping Information
Orders for in-stock seeds and hardgoods are typically shipped within 5 business days.
Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country during the shipping timeframes outlined below:
| Fall 2023 Shipping Schedule | |||
| Zones | Blueberries | All Other Fruits | Perennials, Bulbs & Flowers |
| 3A-4B | 9/4/23 - 10/27/23 | 9/4/23 - 10/27/23 | 9/4/23 - 10/27/23 |
| 5A - 5B | 9/4/23 - 10/27/23 | 9/4/23 - 10/27/23 | 9/4/23 - 10/27/23 |
| 6A - 6B | 9/4/23 - 10/27/23 | 9/4/23 - 10/27/23 | 9/4/23 - 10/27/23 |
| 7A - 7B | 9/25/23 - 11/10/23 | 9/25/23 - 11/10/23 | 9/25/23 - 11/10/23 |
| 8A - 8B | 9/25/23 - 11/10/23 | 9/25/23 - 11/10/23 | 9/25/23 - 11/10/23 |
| 9A - 10B | 9/25/23 - 11/10/23 | 9/25/23 - 11/10/23 | 9/25/23 - 11/10/23 |
| Last Order Date | Zones 3A - 6B: 10/23/2023 Zones 7A - 10B: 11/06/2023 |
Zones 3A - 6B: 10/23/2023 Zones 7A - 10B: 11/06/2023 |
Zones 3A - 6B: 10/23/2023 Zones 7A - 10B: 11/06/2023 |
| Fall 2023 Shipping Schedule | |||
| Zones | Vegetable Plants & Starts | ||
| 3A & 4B | 9/12/23 - 10/28/23 | ||
| 5A & 5B | 9/12/23 - 10/28/23 | ||
| 6A & 6B | 9/26/23 - 10/28/23 | ||
| 7A & 7B | 9/26/23 - 10/28/23 | ||
| 8A & 8B | 9/26/23 - 10/28/23 | ||
| 9A & B | 9/26/23 - 10/28/23 | ||
| 10A & B | 9/26/23 - 10/28/23 | ||
| Last Order Date | All Grow Zones: Oct 24, 2023 | ||
| Fall 2023 Shipping Schedule | |||
| Zones | Nematodes | Encapsulated Compost Worms | |
| 3A - 3B | 4/25/23 - 10/27/23 | 4/25/23 - 10/27/23 | |
| 4A - 6A | 4/11/23 - 10/27/23 | 4/11/23 - 10/27/23 | |
| 6B - 7A | 4/4/23 - 10/28/23 | 4/4/23 - 10/28/23 | |
| 7B - 8B | 3/7/23 - 10/27/23 | 3/7/23 - 10/27/23 | |
| 9A - 10B | 2/23/23 -10/27/23 | 2/21/23 -10/27/23 | |
| Last Order Date | 10/23/2023 | 10/22/2023 | |
| Spring 2023 Shipping Schedule | |||
| Zones | Sweet Potatoes | Potatoes | Tomatoes & Peppers |
| 3A-4A | 5/15/23 - 6/2/23 | 3/27/23 - 6/9/23 | 5/22/23 - 6/2/23 |
| 4B | 5/15/23 - 6/2/23 | 3/27/23 - 6/9/23 | 5/22/23 - 6/2/23 |
| 5A | 5/8/23 - 6/2/23 | 3/13/23 - 6/9/23 | 5/15/23 - 6/2/23 |
| 5B | 4/24/23 - 6/2/23 | 3/13/23 - 6/9/23 | 5/15/23 - 6/2/23 |
| 6A | 4/24/23 - 6/2/23 | 3/13/23 - 6/9/23 | 5/8/23 - 6/2/23 |
| 6B | 4/24/23 - 6/2/23 | 2/27/23 - 6/9/23 | 5/8/23 - 6/2/23 |
| 7A | 4/24/23 - 6/2/23 | 2/23/23 - 6/9/23 | 4/17/23 - 6/2/23 |
| 7B | 4/24/23 - 6/2/23 | 2/20/23 - 6/9/23 | 4/17/23 - 6/2/23 |
| 8A | 4/17/23 - 6/2/23 | 2/16/23 - 6/9/23 | 4/10/23 - 6/2/23 |
| 8B | 4/17/23 - 6/2/23 | 2/13/23 - 6/9/23 | 4/10/23 - 6/2/23 |
| 9A & B | 4/17/23 - 6/2/23 | 2/6/23 - 6/9/23 | 4/10/23 - 6/2/23 |
| 10A & B | 4/10/23 - 6/2/23 | 2/6/23 - 6/9/23 | 4/10/23 - 6/2/23 |
| Last Order Date | 5/29/2023 | 6/5/2023 | 5/29/2023 |
| Spring 2023 Shipping Schedule | |||
| Zones | Tender Annuals | Fruit Trees | Onion Plants |
| 3A-4A | 5/5/23 - 6/2/23 | 3/27/23 - 6/2/23 | 4/3/23 - 5/5/23 |
| 4B | 5/5/23 - 6/2/23 | 3/27/23 - 6/2/23 | 3/27/23 - 5/5/23 |
| 5A | 5/5/23 - 6/2/23 | 3/13/23 - 6/2/23 | 3/20/23 - 5/5/23 |
| 5B | 5/1/23 - 6/2/23 | 2/27/23 - 6/2/23 | 3/20/23 - 5/5/23 |
| 6A | 4/27/23 - 6/2/23 | 2/27/23 - 6/2/23 | 2/27/23 - 5/5/23 |
| 6B | 4/24/23 - 6/2/23 | 2/27/23 - 6/2/23 | 2/20/23 - 5/5/23 |
| 7A | 4/13/23 - 6/2/23 | 2/6/23 - 6/2/23 | 2/13/23 - 5/5/23 |
| 7B | 4/10/23 - 6/2/23 | 2/6/23 - 6/2/23 | 2/6/23 - 5/5/23 |
| 8A & B | 4/3/23 - 6/2/23 | 2/6/23 - 5/12/23 | 1/23/23 - 5/5/23 |
| 9A & B | 3/27/23 - 6/2/23 | 2/6/23 - 5/12/23 | 1/2/23 - 5/5/23 |
| 10A & B | 3/27/23 - 6/2/23 | 2/6/23 - 5/12/23 | 1/2/23 - 5/5/23 |
| Last Order Date | 5/29/2023 | 3A-6B: 5/29/2023 7A-7B: 5/19/2023 8A-10B: 5/8/2023 |
5/1/2023 |
| Spring 2023 Shipping Schedule | |||
| Zones | Bareroot Roses | All other Perennials & Potted Plants | Dormant Trees & Hedges |
| 3A-4A | 4/10/23 - 6/16/23 | 5/1/23 - 6/9/23 | 5/1/23 - 5/19/23 |
| 4B | 4/10/23 - 6/16/23 | 5/1/23 - 6/9/23 | 4/17/23 - 5/19/23 |
| 5A | 3/27/23 - 6/16/23 | 4/10/23 - 6/9/23 | 3/27/23 - 5/19/23 |
| 5B | 3/13/23 - 6/16/23 | 3/27/23 - 6/9/23 | 3/13/23 - 5/19/23 |
| 6A | 2/27/23 - 6/16/23 | 3/13/23 - 6/9/23 | 3/6/23 - 5/19/23 |
| 6B | 2/27/23 - 6/16/23 | 2/27/23 - 6/9/23 | 2/27/23 - 5/19/23 |
| 7A | 2/20/23 - 6/16/23 | 2/23/23 - 6/9/23 | 2/20/23 - 5/19/23 |
| 7B | 2/20/23 - 6/16/23 | 2/21/23 - 6/9/23 | 2/20/23 - 5/19/23 |
| 8A | 2/13/23 - 5/26/23 | 2/16/23 - 5/12/23 | 2/13/23 - 4/28/23 |
| 8B | 2/13/23 - 5/26/23 | 2/13/23 - 5/12/23 | 2/13/23 - 4/28/23 |
| 9A & B | 1/16/23 - 5/26/23 | 2/6/23 - 5/12/23 | 2/6/23 - 4/28/23 |
| 10A & B | 1/16/23 - 5/26/23 | 2/6/23 - 5/12/23 | 2/6/23 - 4/28/23 |
| Last Order Date | 3A-7B: 6/12/2023 8A-10B: 5/22/2023 |
3A-7B: 6/5/2023 8A-10B: 5/8/2023 |
3A-7B: 5/15/2023 8A-10B: 4/24/2023 |
| Spring 2023 Shipping Schedule | |||
| Zones | Large Bareroots, Trees & Shrubs | Select Citrus | |
| 3A-3B | 5/1/23 - 6/9/23 | 4/17/23 - 10/27/23 | |
| 4A & B | 5/1/23 - 6/9/23 | 4/3/23 - 10/27/23 | |
| 5A | 4/10/23 - 6/9/23 | 3/27/23 - 10/27/23 | |
| 5B | 3/27/23 - 6/9/23 | 3/27/23 - 10/27/23 | |
| 6A | 3/13/23 - 6/9/23 | 3/13/23 - 10/27/23 | |
| 6B | 2/27/23 - 6/9/23 | 3/13/23 - 10/27/23 | |
| 7A | 2/23/23 - 6/9/23 | 3/13/23 - 10/27/23 | |
| 7B | 2/20/23 - 6/9/23 | 3/13/23 - 10/27/23 | |
| 8A | 2/16/23 - 5/12/23 | 2/27/23 - 10/27/23 | |
| 8B | 2/13/23 - 5/12/23 | 2/27/23 - 10/27/23 | |
| 9A & B | 2/6/23 - 5/12/23 | 2/27/23 - 10/27/23 | |
| 10A & B | 2/6/23 - 5/12/23 | 2/27/23 - 10/27/23 | |
| Last Order Date | 3A-7B: 6/5/2023 8A-10B: 5/8/2023 |
10/23/2023 | |
The type of product you order or the weather in our area or yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule.
Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until fully dormant for optimum stress protection.
In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your order--via the U.S. Postal Service or United Parcel Service. Large orders may be shipped in more than one package.
Please note that we cannot ship outside of the continental United States.
