Jaune Obtuse Du Doubs

Family: Apiaceae Root Vegetable

Planting Schedule

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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

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Jaune Obtuse Du Doubs Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Protected Environment Only
Zone 1b	Protected Environment Only
Zone 2a	Direct Sow	May 25th	Aug 8th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 29th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 29th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Direct Sow	May 19th	Aug 2nd – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 29th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Direct Sow	May 13th	Jul 27th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Direct Sow	May 8th	Jul 22nd – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Direct Sow	May 4th	Jul 18th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Direct Sow	May 1st	Jul 15th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Direct Sow	Apr 25th	Jul 9th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Direct Sow	Apr 20th	Jul 4th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Direct Sow	Apr 10th	Jun 24th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Direct Sow	Apr 1st	Jun 15th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Direct Sow	Mar 23rd	Jun 6th – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Direct Sow	Mar 6th	May 20th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Direct Sow	Feb 9th	Apr 25th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 10b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 11a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 11b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 12a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 12b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 13a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 13b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th

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.