Nantes Half Long

Carrot

75d to harvest

Sweet, garden-fresh flavor blooms from a slender, half-long Nantes form—tender and richly aromatic with a crisp, juicy bite. Nantes Half Long develops a smooth, even surface and a bright orange core that stays pleasantly fine-textured, making it a standout for roasting, fresh snacking, and vibrant sauces. Reliable for cool-season growing, it matures in about 75 days with roots that look as good as they taste—straight, uniform, and ready when the season turns.

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Direct Sow
Last Frost	May 15th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	May 15th
Harvest Begins	Jul 29th
Harvest Ends	Sep 24th

Crop Details

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I prevent and treat carrot (Daucus carota var. sativus) problems like aster yellows or carrot rust fly?

For aster yellows, watch for yellowing and stunted tops; remove and destroy affected plants promptly because there’s no home cure and the condition spreads. For carrot rust fly, use fine row cover from sowing until the tops are well established, and pull any volunteer carrot plants that can host the pest.

When are Nantes Half Long carrots ready to harvest, and how can I tell the right size?

Start checking at about 70–75 days: Nantes Half Long should have firm, smooth roots that are roughly 1–2 in (2.5–5 cm) wide near the soil surface and reach their expected length (often around 6–8 in / 15–20 cm). Harvest by loosening the soil with a fork and pulling one or two; if they’re still thin or tapered with soft tips, leave the rest to bulk for another week.