Type
Nantes heirloom
Carrot variety
Scarlet Nantes Carrot
A famous carrot with cylindrical roots, crisp texture, and sweet flavor. It performs best in loose well-worked soil.
Days to maturity
65 to 70
Best for
fresh eating, juicing
About Scarlet Nantes
Scarlet Nantes is a standard Nantes-type carrot with cylindrical roots, blunt tips, fine grain, and sweet crisp flavor. It is one of the best-known fresh-eating carrot types.
Growing Scarlet Nantes Carrot
Grow it in deeply worked, stone-free soil for the smoothest roots. Keep the seedbed evenly moist during germination, because carrots emerge slowly and uneven drying hurts stands.
Full growing guide
For planting dates, care, and harvest that apply to all carrots, see the complete guide.
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Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; performance varies by climate, soil, and season. Seed and plant availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.