Organic Carrot Half-Long Nantes – Burpee Seeds

Daucus carota

HEIRLOOM. Slim, cylindrical, orange roots.

Mid-19th century variety is easy to grow, slim, cylindrical, orange roots are 7″ long, 1″ thick, require no peeling, and are packed with vitamins. A favorite variety thanks to its productivity, delicious flavor, and wide adaptability. Garden Hint: For a continuing harvest of flavorful roots, sow seeds in early spring, and keep at it.

• To make harvesting easier, soak your carrot bed with water before pulling. Twist the tops off while pulling the roots up.
• You can leave carrots in the ground after the first frost. In cold climates, pull carrots up before the ground freezes. In warm climates, you can harvest carrots all winter.
• Cut the greens off the top after harvest to about – inches above the shoulder. This will help the carrot to keep longer as the greens can take moisture from the root.
• Carrots store best at 32-38 degrees F at 98% humidity.
• You can store them in the refrigerator in plastic bags, or they may be blanched and frozen for later use.
• Carrots may be canned or pickled as well.