Carrot Nantes 2 is a reliable, sweet, crisp carrot with smooth roots and a classic carrot flavour. It is great raw, roasted, grated into salads, cooked into soups or served with butter and herbs. A brilliant all rounder for new growers.
Sow outdoors - March to July Sowing depth - 1 cm Final spacing - Around 5 cm Row spacing - 20 cm to 30 cm Germination - Usually 14 to 21 days
Sow thinly where the carrots will grow, as they do not enjoy being transplanted. Thin crowded seedlings carefully once they appear.
These measurements are only a guide. Growing is not an exact science, so do not worry if every seed is not perfectly placed.
Grower tip: Grow in fine, stone free soil. Stones and compacted ground can cause the roots to fork into some very creative shapes.
Carrots like light, stone free soil. Avoid freshly manured ground, as this can cause forked roots. Keep the soil moist while seeds germinate, then water during dry spells. Weed carefully so the small seedlings are not crowded out.
Carrots grow well in pots if the container is deep enough. Use a pot at least 25 cm to 30 cm deep, filled with fine compost. Sow thinly and keep evenly watered. Pots are a good option if your garden soil is heavy or stony.
Harvest from June onwards, depending on sowing time. Pull when roots are a good size, or lift smaller carrots early as baby carrots. Carrots are best eaten fresh, but they also store well in a cool place.
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Carrot Nantes 2 is a reliable, sweet, crisp carrot with smooth roots and a classic carrot flavour. It is great raw, roasted, grated into salads, cooked into soups or served with butter and herbs. A brilliant all rounder for new growers.
Sowing
Sow outdoors - March to July Sowing depth - 1 cm Final spacing - Around 5 cm Row spacing - 20 cm to 30 cm Germination - Usually 14 to 21 days
Sow thinly where the carrots will grow, as they do not enjoy being transplanted. Thin crowded seedlings carefully once they appear.
These measurements are only a guide. Growing is not an exact science, so do not worry if every seed is not perfectly placed.
Grower tip: Grow in fine, stone free soil. Stones and compacted ground can cause the roots to fork into some very creative shapes.
Growing
Carrots like light, stone free soil. Avoid freshly manured ground, as this can cause forked roots. Keep the soil moist while seeds germinate, then water during dry spells. Weed carefully so the small seedlings are not crowded out.
Pots & Space
Carrots grow well in pots if the container is deep enough. Use a pot at least 25 cm to 30 cm deep, filled with fine compost. Sow thinly and keep evenly watered. Pots are a good option if your garden soil is heavy or stony.
Harvest
Harvest from June onwards, depending on sowing time. Pull when roots are a good size, or lift smaller carrots early as baby carrots. Carrots are best eaten fresh, but they also store well in a cool place.
