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Scarlet Nantes Carrot: (Daucus carota var. sativus) The Scarlet Nantes has a reputation for abundant production and a consistent quality that offers up crisp texture and sweet flavor. The roots, which average about 6” long, are bright orange and cylindrical to slightly tapered. These seeds will germinate in soils as cool as 45 degrees, and in the fall they can still be dug from the garden until the ground freezes. Planting Depth Seed Spacing Spacing after Thinning Soil Temperature Days to Germinate Days to Maturity Sun Water Starting Inside Starting Outside ¼ - ½” ¾ - 1" 1 -4" depending on root size desired. 60-80 10 - 21 65 Full / partial shade moderate Not Recommended 2-4 weeks before average last frost. In warm climates with lows above 25 degrees, they can be grown all winter. Nutritional Information: Raw carrot is very low in saturated fat and cholesterol. It is also a good source of thiamin, niacin, vitamin B6, folate and manganese, and a very good source of dietary fiber. Serving Size: 1 Medium, raw (78.0 g) Germination Notes: Before sowing, soak seeds in water for 12 hours. Place wet seeds between paper towels then press and dry to reduce clumping. Containers: Allow for a 2 gallon container. Plants should be thinned 2-3 inches apart. Seed Saving: Biennial carrots will cross pollinate, so isolate ¼ mile from other carrots and Queen Anne’s Lace the second year when going to seed. Harvest before a hard frost in the fall. Trim tops to 1-inch then store roots in slightly damp leaves, sand or sawdust, in a root cellar, during the winter season. Replant in spring then harvest seed heads when dry. Calories: 35 Sodium: 40mg Carbohydrates: 8.0g Dietary Fiber: 2.0g Protein: 1.0g % of U.S. RDA Vitamin A: 270% Vitamin C: 10% Calcium: 2 % Iron: 0 %