{"product_id":"carrot-early-nantes-seeds","title":"Carrot - Early Nantes seeds","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarrot Seeds – Early Nantes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow your own delicious, sweet and vibrant orange carrots with Early Nantes carrot seeds!\u003cspan\u003e A popular, reliable variety, Early Nantes produces attractive, cylindrical roots with a deep red-orange colour, a smooth skin and a blunt-ended shape. With its vigorous growth and excellent flavour, this mid-season carrot is a fantastic choice for home gardeners looking to enjoy fresh, homegrown vegetables straight from the garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for vegetable plots, raised beds and allotments, Early Nantes carrots are a rewarding crop for gardeners of all experience levels. Harvest them fresh for salads, roast dinners, soups and a wide range of homemade dishes. You can even use the young, tender carrot leaves in small quantities as a fresh garnish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Grow Early Nantes Carrots?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent flavour\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Enjoy sweet, tasty carrots freshly harvested from your own garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttractive roots:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Produces deep red-orange, cylindrical carrots with smooth skin and blunt ends.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Roots can reach approximately 16 cm in length under suitable growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReliable growth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A vigorous, mid-season variety suitable for a wide range of home gardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVersatile in the kitchen:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Delicious eaten raw, steamed, roasted or added to soups and stews.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for home growing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ideal for vegetable beds, raised beds and allotments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Grow Early Nantes Carrots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen to sow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sow carrot seeds outdoors from March to July, once the soil is workable and beginning to warm up. Earlier sowings may benefit from cloche protection in colder conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere to grow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Choose a sunny position with light, stone-free, well-drained soil. Carrots grow best in loose soil that allows their roots to develop straight and evenly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to sow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Prepare a fine, crumbly seedbed and sow seeds thinly in shallow drills approximately 1 cm deep, with rows around 25–30 cm apart. Cover lightly with fine soil and water gently.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThinning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Once seedlings are large enough to handle, thin carefully to leave approximately 5–7 cm between plants. Thin in the evening where possible and remove unwanted seedlings carefully to minimise disturbance, which can attract carrot root fly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Keep the soil consistently moist, particularly during germination and dry spells. Avoid allowing the soil to dry out completely, as irregular watering can affect root quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Avoid freshly manured soil and excessive nitrogen fertiliser, which can encourage leafy growth and forked roots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly Nantes Carrot Growing Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing stage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended timing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSowing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarch–July\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsually 10–21 days, depending on conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThinning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen seedlings are large enough to handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenerally June–October, depending on sowing date\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight, fertile, stone-free and well-drained\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing times are approximate and will vary with weather, soil conditions and sowing dates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen to Harvest Early Nantes Carrots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly Nantes carrots are generally ready to harvest around 12–16 weeks after sowing, depending on growing conditions and the size of root you prefer. Lift them carefully when they have reached a suitable size, taking care not to damage neighbouring roots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the best flavour and texture, harvest as needed while the carrots are young and tender. Successional sowing every few weeks during the recommended sowing period can help provide a steady supply of fresh carrots throughout the growing season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring your vegetable garden to life with Early Nantes carrot seeds from Warne’s Seeds\u003cspan\u003e a great choice for gardeners who want to grow tasty, colourful and rewarding homegrown vegetables.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Warne's Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59249726619983,"sku":null,"price":2.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1022\/9871\/4447\/files\/Carrotfrontlabel.png?v=1792875926","url":"https:\/\/warnesseeds.co.uk\/products\/carrot-early-nantes-seeds","provider":"Warne's Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}