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'Royal Chantenay' Carrots |
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Early
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Chantenay type. Early- to main-season, blocky roots with little or no taper. Good for shallow and heavy soils.
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| Days To Maturity: |
60-70
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| Seed Sources: |
Lake Valley Seed - updated in 2011
BBBseed - updated in 2011
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| Rating Summary |
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Overall: (4.8 Stars)
Taste: (5.0 Stars)
Yield: (4.8 Stars)
Ease/Reliability: (5.0 Stars) |
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Number of Reviews: 4
KEY: O=Overall Rating, T=Taste, Y=Yield, E=Ease
Reviewed on 01/14/2017 by
Peggy\'s patch
- An intermediate gardener
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Crawford, Pennsylvania, United States
Frost Free Season: 103 - 123 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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Reviewed on 01/12/2017 by
Peggy\'s patch
- An intermediate gardener
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Crawford, Pennsylvania, United States
Frost Free Season: 103 - 123 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| Tender and pretty sweet. Nice shape |
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Reviewed on 01/01/2010 by
jal
- An experienced gardener
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Cache, Utah, United States
Frost Free Season: 103 - 123 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| This variety has the best flavor. It does well in heavy soils. If let grow full season the carrots can get huge, up to 2 pounds each. (with thinning). Even the large carrots are good and crisp. Never pithy. |
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Reviewed on 12/12/2004 by
EveAriel
- An experienced gardener
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Oneida, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| LARGE, wide carrots, very sweet. Need a long time and frequent thinning but the taste is worth the work.. |
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