Daucus carota 'Chantenay red cored 2'
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| Chantenay red cored 2 | ||||
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| Species: | Daucus Carota | |||
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The Chantenay red cored 2 is a stocky, wedge shaped carrot with a small core.
Planner[edit | edit source]
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Growing[edit | edit source]
Sow[edit | edit source]
thinly where they are to crop, 1.5cm (½in) deep directly into finely prepared soil which has already been watered. Allow 30cm (1ft) between rows.[1]
Early sowings may benefit from cloche protection. Seedlings usually appear in 14-21 days.[1]
Regular sowings made every three weeks will ensure a continuous supply of young roots.[1]
Thinning[edit | edit source]
Thing by harvesting young carrots evenly from the row, allowing remainder to grow on.[1]
Aftercare[edit | edit source]
Water well until plants are established.[1]
Harvesting[edit | edit source]
Roots can be lifted in autumn. Remove soil and store in dry sand.[1]
References[edit | edit source]
| Carrot varieties |
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| Carrot | Autumn king · Chantenay red cored 2 · Early nantes · Maestro · Purple haze |
