6000+ Royal Chantenay French Carrot Seeds | NON-GMO Heirloom | Fast Shipping

Grow your own delicious, sweet Royal Chantenay carrots with this generous packet of 6000+ premium, NON-GMO heirloom seeds. This classic French variety is renowned for its excellent flavor, crisp texture, and reliable performance. The Royal Chantenay produces short, broad, stump-rooted carrots approximately 5-6 inches long with a deep orange color, perfect for heavy or shallow soils where longer varieties struggle. They are ideal for fresh eating, cooking, canning, and storage.

**Growing Information:**
- **USDA Zones:** 3-10 (suitable for most growing regions)
- **Light Requirements:** Full sun (at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily)
- **Water Requirements:** Consistent, even moisture is essential. Water deeply and regularly, especially during root development. Avoid letting the soil dry out completely or become waterlogged.
- **Soil:** Prefers loose, well-drained, sandy loam soil free of stones and clumps for straight root development. Soil pH should be between 6.0 and 6.8.
- **Sowing:** Direct sow seeds outdoors 2-4 weeks before the last spring frost. Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep, spaced about 1/2 inch apart in rows 12-18 inches apart. Thin seedlings to 2-3 inches apart once they are a few inches tall.
- **Days to Maturity:** Approximately 65-75 days.
- **Harvest:** Carrots can be harvested when the shoulders are about 1/2 to 3/4 inch in diameter. They are very adaptable and can be left in the ground for extended harvests in cooler weather.

Enjoy the satisfaction of harvesting your own homegrown, nutritious carrots from the garden.