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USER ENTERED : A mid early Nantes type that grows well here in the winter. Nice shape and excellent flavor. Vigorous plant. One of the best orange types that I have grown, More uniform and productive than Envy.
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Harris Seeds - updated in 2021
Twilley Seed - updated in 2021
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Overall: (3.8 Stars)
Taste: (3.8 Stars)
Yield: (3.5 Stars)
Ease/Reliability: (3.6 Stars) |
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Number of Reviews: 11
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KEY: O=Overall Rating, T=Taste, Y=Yield, E=Ease
Reviewed on 11/08/2021 by
Schuyler CCE
- An intermediate gardener
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Schuyler, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 183 - 203 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: Less than 6 hours per day
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| lovely sweet flavor, nice crunchy texture. |
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Reviewed on 11/05/2021 by
Saratoga MG
- An experienced gardener
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Saratoga, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Sand
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| Good germination. Nice color. Good flavor. \r\nLeft some in ground for late fall harvest.\r\nSeemed to perform better than other 2 trialed. |
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Reviewed on 10/28/2021 by
CCE Nassau County NY
- An experienced gardener
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Nassau, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 183 - 203 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| This was the best variety of the three carrot types grown this year. It was crunchy with a good carrot flavor. Overall, it was a good variety with good productivity. |
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Reviewed on 10/21/2021 by
CCE Orange County
- An intermediate gardener
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Orange, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| Delicious and crunchy raw! Delicious in stews too! |
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Reviewed on 10/12/2021 by
Albany County MGs
- An experienced gardener
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Albany, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 123 - 143 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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| Great germination, sweet flavor, grew well. |
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Reviewed on 10/04/2021 by
Ulster County MGV
- An experienced gardener
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Ulster, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Not Sure
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| These carrots required row cover to prevent pest damage. They were slow growing and yielded smaller sized carrots. Flavor was slightly bitter. |
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Reviewed on 09/23/2021 by
VVTG Warren
- An intermediate gardener
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Warren, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| Carrots were very small and did not develop to full maturity. It seems carrots were all planted together so hard to determine variety. |
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Reviewed on 08/26/2021 by
CCE Yates County
- An experienced gardener
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Yates, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| Nice shape with great flavor. |
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Reviewed on 08/17/2021 by
Tompkins MGs
- An experienced gardener
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Tompkins, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| Germination not very good compared to the other two varieties in the trial this year. Good growth. Tasted like a carrot. |
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Reviewed on 06/29/2021 by
CCE Rockland
- An experienced gardener
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Rockland, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| Planted seed outdoors 4/8/2021 and harvested in mid-June. Very uniform, straight 6 inch roots, bright orange with good taste both raw and cooked. |
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Reviewed on 02/09/2021 by
farmerdill
- An experienced gardener
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Richmond, Georgia, United States
Frost Free Season: 183 - 203 days
Soil Texture: Sand
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| To date this is overall the best carrot that I have triad. A Nantes type with better flavor than Ingot or Envy. Vigorous plant that does well as a winter crop. |
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