🥕 Carrot 'Chantenay Red Cored'

Sowing window (UK)	March to July
Minimum soil temperature	7°C at seed depth
Sowing depth	1 cm
Spacing	30 cm apart
Days to germination	14 days
Days to harvest	80 days
Sowing method	Direct sow outdoors
Frost hardy	Yes
Sun	full-sun
Watering	moderate
Plant family	Apiaceae

When should I sow Carrot 'Chantenay Red Cored' in the UK?

In the UK, sow Carrot 'Chantenay Red Cored' from March to July. It is normally sown direct outdoors. Wait until the soil has reached 7°C at seed depth rather than going by the calendar - carrot will sit and rot in cold ground.

What soil temperature does Carrot 'Chantenay Red Cored' need to germinate?

Carrot 'Chantenay Red Cored' needs a minimum soil temperature of 7°C at seed depth to germinate reliably. Below that, germination is slow and patchy, and seed is more likely to rot than sprout. Measure at around 5cm down, in the morning, rather than trusting air temperature.

How deep and how far apart should I sow Carrot 'Chantenay Red Cored'?

For Carrot 'Chantenay Red Cored', sow it 1cm deep and space plants 30cm apart.

How long does Carrot 'Chantenay Red Cored' take to grow?

Carrot 'Chantenay Red Cored' takes roughly 80 days from sowing to harvest. Seed usually germinates in about 14 days.

Is Carrot 'Chantenay Red Cored' frost hardy?

Yes. Carrot 'Chantenay Red Cored' is frost hardy and will stand through UK frosts, so it can be left out over winter in most of the country.

Sowing data cross-checked against RHS growing guides and UK seed-merchant catalogues. Soil temperatures are the minimum for reliable germination, measured at seed depth.