CT13-250
75 days. Daucus carota. Open Pollinated. Scarlet Nantes Carrot. The plant produces good yields of flavorful 6 to 8" long orange carrots. It is a popular carrot variety, prized for its high yield and wide adaptability, as it performs reasonably well even in heavier/clay soils, and has a sweet, mild, classic carrot taste. These quality carrots are very delicate and fine-grained, containing almost no core. It is tender, crisp, and ultra sweet. An excellent carrot for salads, soups, stews, and making carrot juice. This variety stores well. Grows well in heavier soils. An 1870s heirloom variety from the Nantes region of France first appeared in U.S. catalogs around 1870 and remains one of the most popular home-garden and market carrots. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 6191. An heirloom variety from France.