Scarlet Nantes is the most popular and dependable home garden carrot variety. Roots are sweet and tender yet incredibly crisp. Bright orange in color and nearly coreless, these are ideal for freezing. Latin Name: Daucus carota subsp. Sativus Seed Type: Heirloom Online Code: 101132 Product Weight: 1.8 grams / approximately 1300-1400 seeds Plant Type: Vegetable Flavor: Sweet and crunchy Days to Harvest: 68 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 Scarlet Nantes Suggestions: For best flavor, harvest when roots are not more than 5 cm (2") in diameter. 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.