Nantes Touchon is an extremely high quality carrot. This sweet and juicy variety is nearly coreless with bright orange flesh. Latin Name: Daucus carota subsp. Sativus Seed Type: Heirloom Online Code: 101146 Product Weight: 2 grams Plant Type: Vegetable Flavor: Sweet and crunchy Days to Harvest: 60 to 70 days Days to Seed Germination: 10 to 14 days Seed Planting Depth: 6 mm (1/4") Row Spacing: 30 cm (12") Plant Spacing: 5 cm (2") Planting Instructions: Sow in early spring in well cultivated soil. Uniform moisture is critical. Seedlings should be thinned to approximately 5 cm (2î) apart for optimal root formation. Sowings of carrot seed can be repeated every 2 weeks until mid-summer. How To Grow: Carrot Nantes Touchon Suggestions: For best flavor, harvest when roots are not more than 5 cm (2") in diameter. Companion plants are beans, peas, tomatoes, onions and leeks. Preparation Ideas: Clean, peel and slice carrots. Bring 3 cm (1") of salted water to boil in a saucepan. Add the carrot slices. Return to boil, then reduce the heat and cover the pan. Cook until just tender, but not soft. This will take about 10-15 minutes. Drain and eat hot. For extra flavor add salt, pepper and butter.