Jaune Obtuse Du Doubs

Carrot

75d to harvest

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.

Crop Dates

Growing note: In frost-free Zone 11a, grow this cool-season crop during the cooler dry season (October–February).

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	—
Climate	Frost-Free Climate
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Oct 1st
Harvest Begins	Dec 15th
Harvest Ends	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

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.