Nantes Coreless

Carrot

75d to harvest

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.

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Direct Sow
Last Frost	May 15th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	May 15th
Harvest Begins	Jul 29th
Harvest Ends	Aug 25th

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.