Chantenay

Each plug contains 2–3 healthy young plants!

Chantenay
A charming, easy-to-grow variety producing short, stubby carrots bursting with sweetness and colour! These compact roots are perfect for shallow soils, raised beds, or containers. Their smooth skin means no peeling needed — just wash, cook, and enjoy. Quick to mature, deliciously tender, and packed with flavour that stays even after cooking.

Harvest
July to October – lift when roots are firm and rounded. Remove soil, store in dry sand, and keep carrots separated to prevent rotting.

Growing Instructions

• Planting: Do not separate – plant each plug as a bunch; the carrots will naturally spread out.

• Spacing: Space 15–20cm apart for best growth.

• Watering: Water well until established and regularly during dry spells to avoid splitting.

• Continuity: Plant every 3 weeks for a steady harvest all season long.

• Weeding: Avoid weeding during the day – disturbed soil attracts carrot fly.

• Companion Planting: Grow near leeks for natural pest protection — they help guard each other from carrot fly and leek moth.

Top Tips

• Container Friendly: Ideal for pots, planters, or small gardens.

• Best Flavour: Harvest young for tender, extra-sweet carrots.

• Pest Control: Cover with fine mesh to keep carrot fly at bay.

• Easy Cooking: Roast whole, steam, or toss in a salad — no peeling required!

• Storage Tip: Store clean, dry roots in layers of sand or sawdust to keep them fresh for months.