CT13-250
75 days. Daucus carota. Open Pollinated. Scarlet Nantes Carrot. The plant produces good yields of flavorful 6 to 8" long orange carrots. Carrots are very delicate and fine grained containing almost no core. It is tender, crisp, and ultra sweet. An excellent quality carrot for salads, soups, stews, and making carrot juice. This variety stores well. Grows well in heavier soils. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 6191. An 1870s heirloom variety from Nantes, France.