Jaune Obtuse Du Doubs

Family: Apiaceae Root Vegetable

Sweetly luminous at harvest, Jaune Obtuse Du Doubs unfurls into warm golden carrots with a gently tapered, obtuse tip and a satiny, fine-grained texture.

Their flavor is honeyed and mellow—bright enough to stand on its own, yet beautifully suited to roasting, fresh slicing, and vibrant sauces. A classic Nantes-style choice for gardeners who want dependable, uniform roots with a sunny color that practically glows in the bed.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 75 DaysHabit: Taproot

Botanical illustration of Jaune Obtuse Du Doubs

Planting schedules and alerts are optimized for Columbus (Zone 6b).

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Direct Sow
Last Frost	Apr 25th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Apr 25th
Harvest Begins	Jul 9th
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	75
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Taproot
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	70
Min Soil Temp (°F)	40
Min Night Temp (°F)	28
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Nantes-style and fine-grained, these carrots roast into a smooth, caramel-slick interior without turning fluffy or woody. Their honeyed sweetness plays especially well against bright acids and cool dairy—so don’t bury them in heavy seasoning.

Best Uses

roast until burnished—use the caramel edges for maximum sweetness
fresh slicing for salads where the texture stays crisp under dressing
glossy pan sauce or purée, thinned to silkiness with butter or olive oil

Flavor Profile

honeyed, mellow sweetness satiny, fine-grained snap gentle carrot earth with a bright finish

Kitchen Pairings

thyme ginger butter orange zest Greek yogurt goat cheese

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I manage carrot (Daucus carota var. sativus) issues like carrot fly when growing Jaune Obtuse du Doubs?

Carrot fly larvae cause hollowed tunnels in roots and often show up as wilting or stunted patches. Cover sowings with fine insect netting as soon as seeds are planted and keep it on until harvest, and remove any heavily damaged plants promptly. If pressure is high, rotate where you plant carrots next season and avoid sowing in the same bed year after year.

How often should I water Jaune Obtuse du Doubs carrots during the main growth phase to get straight roots?

During root bulking (roughly weeks 4–10 after emergence), keep the top 2–3 in (5–8 cm) of soil consistently evenly moist—typically about 1 in (2.5 cm) per week total rainfall plus irrigation, adjusted for your weather. Water deeply and avoid letting the bed dry out completely, because repeated drying and re-wetting can lead to cracking and misshapen roots.

When are Jaune Obtuse du Doubs carrots ready to harvest, and how can I tell?

Harvest at about 75 days, when roots have reached a full, firm size and the shoulders are clearly colored at the soil surface. You can gently pull one to check—ready carrots feel dense and snap/tug with minimal resistance, while undergrown roots are thin and less firm.