What are the sun requirements for Daucus carota subsp. sativus 'Chantenay'?

Daucus carota subsp. sativus 'Chantenay' requires Full Sun.

How much water does Daucus carota subsp. sativus 'Chantenay' need?

Daucus carota subsp. sativus 'Chantenay' has Medium water needs.

Vegetables

Daucus carota ssp. sativus 'Chantenay'

Chantenay Carrot

Apiaceae

Open-pollinated heirloom (French origin, pre-1830); the species D. carota is native to Europe and southwestern Asia

At a Glance

TypeAnnual

HabitUpright

FoliageDeciduous

Height12-18 inches (30-45 cm)

Width6-8 inches (15-20 cm)

Maturity1 years

Key Features

Container Friendly

Maintenancelow

Overview

Daucus carota subsp. sativus 'Chantenay' is Chantenay carrot (Red Cored Chantenay), a biennial grown as an annual for root production, 12-18 inches (30-45 cm) foliage above ground. The edible root is a short broad conical shape 5-6 inches (13-15 cm) long and 2-3 inches (5-7 cm) diameter at the shoulder — the shortest of the main carrot types. Deep orange with a red-orange core. Bright green finely divided feathery (tripinnate) foliage. In the carrot family (Apiaceae). Open-pollinated heirloom (French origin, pre-1830). Seed can be saved (biennial — flowers in the second year). The short broad shape is the most clay-tolerant carrot type — performs in heavy soils where Nantes and Imperator types fork. Direct-sow only — carrots resent transplanting. Carrot rust fly (Psila rosae) is the primary pest. Can become woody if left in the ground past maturity — the primary limitation. Succession-sow every 2-3 weeks. Not deer-resistant. Non-toxic (edible crop). Full sun. Annual. Growth rate is moderate.

Native Range

Open-pollinated heirloom (French origin, pre-1830). The species D. carota is native to Europe and southwestern Asia.

Suggested Uses

Grown in vegetable gardens, raised beds, and containers of at least 5 gallons (19 L) and 10 inches (25 cm) deep. Chantenay-type carrot — the most clay-tolerant type. Open-pollinated heirloom. Direct-sow. Succession-sow. Non-toxic. Annual.

How to Identify

Identified by short broad conical deep orange roots 5-6 inches (13-15 cm) long and 2-3 inches (5-7 cm) at the shoulder with a red-orange core — the Chantenay type. Distinguished from Danvers (longer, narrower taper) and Nantes (cylindrical, blunt-tipped) by the short broad conical shape. In Apiaceae.

Appearance

Size & Dimensions

Height1' - 1'6"

Width/Spread6" - 8"

Reaches mature size in approximately 1 years

Colors

Flower Colors

white

Foliage Colors

green

Fall Foliage Colors

no change

Bloom Information

Biennial: flowers in the second year if overwintered — white flat-topped compound umbels. Grown as an annual for root production. Bolting in the first year makes the root woody.

Detailed Descriptions

Flower Description

White flat-topped compound umbels — only if allowed to bolt; undesirable for root production

Foliage Description

Bright green, finely divided and feathery (tripinnate compound), 8-12 inches (20-30 cm) tall

Growing Conditions

Sun Requirements

Full Sun

Requires 6-10 hours of direct sunlight daily

• Full Sun: 6+ hours of direct sunlight

• Partial Shade: 3-6 hours of direct sunlight

• Full Shade: Less than 3 hours of direct sunlight

Soil Requirements

pH Range6.0 - 7.0(Neutral)

357912

Soil Types

loam sand

Drainagewell drained

Water & Climate

Water Needs

Medium

Frost Tolerance

hardy

Time to Maturity

70-80 days from direct sow

Care & Maintenance

Care Guide

Full sun (6+ hours). Well-drained soil pH 6.0-7.0. Direct-sow only. Thin to 3 inches (7 cm). Consistent moisture. The most clay-tolerant carrot type. Can become woody past maturity — harvest on time. Carrot rust fly. Succession-sow. Not deer-resistant. Non-toxic. Annual.

Pruning

Thin seedlings to 3 inches (7 cm) apart when 2 inches (5 cm) tall. Pull entire root at harvest — do not leave past maturity (becomes woody). Succession-sow every 2-3 weeks.