Nantes Coreless

Family: Apiaceae Root Vegetable

Planting Schedule

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Sweet and vividly crisp from the first bite—Nantes Coreless carrots bring a clean, tender snap with a balanced, honeyed flavor that stays refined even as the roots mature.

Uniform, slender-shouldered roots develop a smooth, deep orange coreless interior and a satiny skin that roasts to caramel-bright color or shines fresh for salads and slaws. A gardener’s favorite for cool-season beds, Nantes Coreless delivers dependable, market-class straightness at about 75 days.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 75 DaysHabit: Rosette

Botanical illustration of Nantes Coreless

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Nantes Coreless 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	Rosette
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	65
Min Soil Temp (°F)	45
Min Night Temp (°F)	28
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Nantes Coreless carrots are built for eating, not just cooking—their coreless tenderness stays sweet and crisp whether they’re raw-shaved or briefly heated. Roast them hot and fast for caramel-bright color, or keep them under a minute in the pan so the crunch doesn’t turn chewy.

Best Uses

raw ribbons or matchsticks in salads for an aggressive snap
shallow-stirfry or quick steam—keep them bright and just tender
roast until edges caramelize for a glossy, concentrated sweetness
glaze in butter-honey or maple with a splash of vinegar for balance

Flavor Profile

honeyed sweetness clean, snappy crunch tender coreless texture satiny skin with a caramel-leaning roast flavor

Kitchen Pairings

butter ginger honey cumin lemon yogurt

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease problem commonly affects Daucus carota (carrots like ‘Nantes Coreless’), and how can I control it?

Carrot root flies (Delia spp.) are a common pest, and damaged roots often show tunneling and can attract rot. Cover seedlings with a fine insect net immediately after sowing and keep it on until harvest; remove any weeds that host adults and, if needed, use a rotating schedule where you don’t grow Apiaceae in the same bed each season. If you notice soft, rotting spots along with fly damage, lift affected roots promptly to prevent spread to neighboring plants.

How often should I water carrots (Daucus carota var. sativus) during the main growing phase?

During the bulk of growth, keep the soil evenly moist 1–2 inches down—carrots in light beds may need watering about 1–2 times per week, but only when the surface starts to dry. Avoid letting the bed swing from dry to soggy, because uneven moisture can cause cracking and forked roots; use a gentle, slow flow so the topsoil doesn’t crust and the roots can form smoothly.

How do I tell when ‘Nantes Coreless’ carrots are ready to harvest?

Harvest at about 70–80 days after sowing (near the 75-day maturity you’ll expect), when roots are typically 1–2 inches thick at the shoulder. Gently pull one test carrot; if the roots are smooth, firm, and reach the expected diameter, harvest the rest promptly to maintain sweetness. If you see roots begin to split or get woody at the shoulders, harvest immediately.