Nantes Carrot Planting Guide
Cylindrical sweet carrot with blunt tips, good for heavier soils and fresh eating
Flavor notes: Sweet, crisp, and nearly coreless.
Variety notes: Blunt, sweet carrot that performs well in heavier soil.
Best Time and Place to Plant Carrot
In USDA zone 7, the typical spring window is March 1 to May 1. Cooler zones usually plant later; warmer zones plant earlier.
Plant Nantes Carrot in a spot with 6+ hours of direct sun, soil warmed to 45F to 85F, and enough room for 2 inches between plants and 12 inches between rows.
Planting Windows by Zone
| Zone | Spring | Fall |
|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | May 1 to June 15 | August 1 to August 30 |
| Zone 2 | April 20 to June 10 | August 10 to September 15 |
| Zone 3 | April 10 to May 30 | August 15 to September 30 |
| Zone 4 | April 1 to May 20 | August 20 to October 1 |
| Zone 5 | March 20 to May 15 | August 25 to October 10 |
| Zone 6 | March 10 to May 10 | September 1 to October 20 |
| Zone 7 | March 1 to May 1 | September 10 to November 1 |
| Zone 8 | February 15 to April 20 | September 20 to November 15 |
| Zone 9 | February 1 to April 10 | October 1 to December 1 |
| Zone 10 | January 15 to March 30 | October 15 to December 15 |
| Zone 11 | Year-round to Year-round | Varies |
| Zone 12 | Year-round to Year-round | Varies |
| Zone 13 | Year-round to Year-round | Varies |
Spacing and Care
- Planting depth: 0.5 inches deep
- Spacing: 2 inches apart, 12 inches between rows
- Soil temperature: 45F to 85F
- Sunlight: 6+ hours
- Watering: Keep the seedbed evenly moist through germination; water deeply as roots size up
- Days to harvest: 65
Fertilization
- Low-nitrogen 5-10-10 synthetic: Work in before planting
- Compost organic: Use fully finished compost only; avoid fresh manure
Companion Plants
- Onions
- Leeks
- Rosemary
- Sage
Avoid Planting Near
- Dill
- Parsnips
Harvest Signs
- Shoulders are 3/4 to 1 inch wide
- Roots are bright orange and blunt-ended
- Pull a test carrot to check sweetness
FAQs
When should I plant Carrot?
Carrot planting depends on your USDA hardiness zone. In USDA zone 7, the typical spring window is March 1 to May 1. Cooler zones usually plant later; warmer zones plant earlier.
What is the best time of year to plant Carrot?
The best time of year to plant Carrot is when your zone planting window is open and soil temperatures are around 45F to 85F. In USDA zone 7, the typical spring window is March 1 to May 1. Cooler zones usually plant later; warmer zones plant earlier.
Where is the best place to plant Carrot?
Plant Nantes Carrot in a spot with 6+ hours of direct sun, soil warmed to 45F to 85F, and enough room for 2 inches between plants and 12 inches between rows.
How far apart should I plant Carrot?
Plant Carrot about 2 inches apart, with rows around 12 inches apart.
What grows well with Carrot?
Carrot is commonly paired with Onions, Leeks, Rosemary, Sage.