Carrot Nantes 5

Nantes 5 belongs to the famous Nantes family from France – the carrot type against which all others have been measured for over 150 years. What makes Nantes 5 special? The shape and the flavour. The uniformly smooth, cylindrical roots with the typical blunt tip are the very image of the perfect carrot. The bright orange flesh is coloured right through to the core – a mark of quality, since a pale, woody core means less flavour. With Nantes 5, the whole carrot tastes intense and sweet. As a mid-early variety it is ready about 90–100 days after germination, making it ideal for summer and autumn harvests. It is a true double talent: picked young, a tender bunching carrot for fresh eating; fully grown, a solid storage carrot for winter. Like all carrots, Nantes 5 needs deeply loosened, stone-free soil without fresh manure – then the roots grow straight and even. Succession sowing from April ensures a continuous supply. Who is this variety for? Everyone – Nantes 5 is the reliable standard carrot for beginners and experienced gardeners alike. Open-pollinated, so you can save your own seed.