Carrot ‘Red Core Chantenay’ 250 Seeds

Grow your own sweet, chunky Carrot Red Core Chantenay — a classic heirloom, open-pollinated variety that has been a kitchen garden staple for generations. This beloved French heirloom produces short, broad, conical roots with a distinctive deep orange-red core, exceptionally sweet flavour, and a satisfying crunch that makes it one of the most popular and versatile carrots you can grow at home. Pure, natural seed you can save and grow again year after year!

Why Choose Carrot Red Core Chantenay?

• Classic heirloom & open-pollinated — time-tested, non-GMO, and seed-saving friendly
• Short, broad, conical roots with a rich, sweet flavour and satisfying crunch
• Distinctive deep orange-red core — beautiful when sliced and packed with flavour
• Performs exceptionally well in heavier or shallower soils where longer varieties struggle
• High-yielding and reliable performer in Australian vegetable gardens
• Excellent for eating fresh, roasting, juicing, pickling, and storing
• Easy to grow and a wonderful choice for beginner gardeners and small garden beds

What You Get: 250 premium quality heirloom, open-pollinated seeds of Carrot Red Core Chantenay ready to plant.

Growing Tips:

• Sow seeds directly into garden beds in autumn to spring (March–October in most Australian climates)
• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil — tolerates heavier soils better than most carrot varieties
• Sow seeds thinly, 6mm deep, and thin seedlings to 5–8 cm apart once established
• Water regularly and consistently — uneven watering can cause roots to split
• Avoid over-fertilising with nitrogen — this encourages leafy growth over root development
• Harvest when roots reach approximately 8–12 cm in length for the best flavour and texture
• Save seeds from your best plants at season's end to grow again next year

Perfect For: Home vegetable gardeners, heirloom seed enthusiasts, and anyone with heavier or shallower garden soils where longer carrot varieties are tricky to grow. Carrot Red Core Chantenay is a compact, sweet, and incredibly versatile heirloom that delivers a generous harvest of flavoursome roots — a true kitchen garden classic!