Organic Scarlet Nantes Carrot Seeds - Daucus carota

Organic Non-GMO Open-Pollinated Scarlet Nantes Carrot Seeds

Originating near the city of Nantes, France, this classic heirloom carrot continues to delight gardeners and chefs alike. Its fine-grained, juicy flesh is a vibrant red-orange with almost no core—making every bite tender and flavorful.

A reliable heirloom for gardeners of all levels—easy to grow, easy to love.

The blunt-ended, cylindrical roots grow up to 7 inches long and are excellent when harvested early as sweet, crisp baby carrots. Scarlet Nantes is a widely adapted variety known for its versatility: perfect for fresh eating, juicing, freezing, or canning. It also shines as a dependable cooking carrot in soups, stews, roasting, sautéing, and steaming.

Seed Profile

• Organic

• Heirloom 

• Open-Pollinated

• Non-GMO

• Biennial: For seed saving

• Exposure : Partial- Full Sun

• Direct Sow: 25 days before last frost

• Seed Count: 600

• Days to Maturity: 65-75

• Plant Size: 9"-12"

Gardener Tips

Direct sow in early spring or late summer. Wet soil before planting. Mix seeds with coffee grounds for better seed distribution. While seeds are germinating, keep soil evenly moist. Apply mulch once established. Read our blog post about the importance of mulching!

Thin to strongest plant and re-sow to fill in gaps. Prefers cool, moist soil.

Should be directly seeded directly into the soil. They do not want their roots disrupted and want to be able to send them down as soon as they are planted. 

For a steady harvest, sow every 2–3 weeks throughout the season.

Harvest Tips

• Harvest when roots reach 6" – 7" long with a deep, even color. They have a blunt, rounded tip, which helps signal maturity.

• Can also be harvested earlier as baby carrots for fresh snacking or lunchbox treats.

• Loosen Soil First: Use a garden fork to loosen soil gently—these roots are delicate and prone to snapping if pulled too quickly.

• After Harvest remove tops immediately to retain moisture in the root, and store carrots in a cool, humid place like a root cellar or crisper drawer.