{"product_id":"fothergills-carrot-chantenay-red-cored-2-seeds","title":"Fothergill's Carrot Chantenay Red Cored 2 Seeds","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e Daucus carota 'Chantenay Red Cored 2', an elite, highly refined stump-rooted maincrop selection within the Carrot family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlant Class:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardy Annual, establishing with excellent natural vigour to provide early crops or highly dependable maincrop harvests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePremium Stump-Rooted Shape:\u003c\/b\u003e Produces short, broad, and wedge-shaped roots that taper to a neat, blunt end. Because they do not push deeply into the ground, this variety is the definitive choice for gardeners dealing with heavy clay, shallow allotments, or deep patio containers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExquisite Flavour \u0026amp; Minimal Core:\u003c\/b\u003e Features a stunning, deep reddish-orange colour right the way through to its center. The interior core is exceptionally small and tender, eliminating the tough, woody texture found in lesser varieties. It boasts a rich, sweet, traditional carrot flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSow Little and Often:\u003c\/b\u003e This variety responds spectacularly to successional sowing, allowing you to easily maintain a non-stop, continuous supply of fresh, kitchen-ready roots from early summer right through to late autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExcellent Kitchen Versatility:\u003c\/b\u003e The perfect all-rounder for home cooks; delicious when eaten raw and crunchy as a snack, sliced into stews, or roasted whole with honey and herbs to unlock their natural sugars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Instructions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSowing Position:\u003c\/b\u003e For a continuous, fresh harvest, sow small successional batches every 2 to 3 weeks from March through to July. Sow seeds thinly directly into a finely raked, weed-free, and well-drained bed 1cm deep, in rows spaced 15–20cm apart. Position in full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSoil Preparation Note:\u003c\/b\u003e While Chantenay types handle difficult soils better than long carrots, they still prefer a loose bed. Avoid adding fresh manure or fertiliser to the soil immediately before sowing, as this can cause the roots to \"fork\" or split.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThinning \u0026amp; Carrot Fly Prevention:\u003c\/b\u003e To avoid attracting the destructive Carrot Rocket Fly, thin out young seedlings late in the evening when the flies are inactive. Aim for a final spacing of 5–7cm between plants. Always crush and bury the discarded thinnings immediately to mask the aromatic carrot scent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMoisture \u0026amp; Care:\u003c\/b\u003e Keep the soil evenly and consistently moist. While carrots are relatively self-sufficient, uneven watering (dry spells followed by heavy drenching) can cause the expanding roots to split open. Keep the rows well-weeded to reduce competition for nutrients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fothergill's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57674673029503,"sku":"FTG-47329","price":2.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0305\/7713\/1659\/files\/Fothergill_s_Carrot_Chantenay_Red_Cored_2_Seeds.webp?v=1780475501","url":"https:\/\/www.sam-turner.co.uk\/products\/fothergills-carrot-chantenay-red-cored-2-seeds","provider":"Sam Turner \u0026 Sons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}