Carrot Seeds - Nantes Mini Core

Name: Carrot Seeds - Nantes Mini Core
Brand: Alliance of Native Seedkeepers
SKU: CR19
Price: 2.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Early, tender Nantes-type carrot with uniform roots and fine flavor.

Alliance of Native Seedkeepers | SKU: CR19

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Discover the Nantes Mini Core carrot, a compact and refined variant of the classic Nantes carrot. Known for its cylindrical shape and blunt tips, this carrot is a gardener's delight, reaching a modest length of about 4 to 5 inches. Its vibrant orange hue remains consistent from core to skin, offering a visually appealing addition to your vegetable garden. The Nantes Mini Core matures in approximately 65 to 70 days, making it an excellent choice for those seeking a quick and reliable harvest.

Renowned for its exceptional sweetness and crisp texture, the Nantes Mini Core carrot is perfect for fresh eating, juicing, or adding a touch of sweetness to your culinary creations. Its tender core and smooth skin make it easy to prepare and enjoy, whether you're slicing it into salads or roasting it to enhance its natural sugars. This carrot's uniform size and shape also make it ideal for gourmet presentations and culinary artistry.

With a robust yield and adaptability to various soil types, the Nantes Mini Core carrot is a versatile addition to any gardener's repertoire. Its compact growth habit allows for dense planting, maximizing your garden space and ensuring a bountiful harvest. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or new to growing your own produce, the Nantes Mini Core offers a rewarding experience with its reliable performance and delightful flavor.

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Minimum Seed Count

700

Life Cycle

Biennial

Scientific Name

Daucus carota subsp. sativus

Maturity

70-79 Days (from transplant)

Grow Location

In-ground bed, Raised bed, High Tunnel, Community garden, Greenhouse, Containers

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Carrot - Nantes Mini Core, a cherished variety of the humble carrot, finds its roots in the fertile soils of the Loire Valley in France. The name itself is a nod to its geographical origin, with \"Nantes\" referring to the city renowned for its agricultural prowess, and \"Mini Core\" highlighting the variety's distinctively small and tender core. Some say the name evokes the delicate sweetness that permeates the entire carrot, while others believe it signifies the precision and care with which these carrots have been cultivated over generations.For centuries, the Nantes Mini Core carrot has been a staple in French kitchens, celebrated not only for its crisp texture and sweet flavor but also for its versatility and nutritional benefits. Local chefs would incorporate it into a myriad of dishes, from hearty stews and soups to fresh salads and delicate garnishes, often to brighten the palate during the long winter months. In rural communities, this carrot's adaptability found uses beyond culinary delights: it was a favored crop among farmers for its reliable yield and resistance to pests; its juice was used as a natural dye for textiles; and in some regions, the carrot was a symbol of prosperity and health, exchanged during festivals and family gatherings.Though it flourished quietly in France for generations, the wider world came to appreciate the Nantes Mini Core carrot in the late 19th century, when European horticulturists and seed savers began sharing its seeds globally. Its exceptional flavor and ease of cultivation won the hearts of gardeners and chefs alike, leading to its widespread adoption across Europe and North America. This recognition sparked a renewed interest in heirloom varieties, inspiring growers and culinary enthusiasts to preserve and celebrate traditional crops.The Nantes Mini Core carrot also became a subject of botanical interest. Its lineage traces back to the domesticated wild carrot, Daucus carota, native to Europe and Southwestern Asia. This heritage explains its vibrant orange hue and refined sweetness—traits that distinguish it from other carrot varieties.Although modern hybrids and genetically modified carrots have since emerged, the Nantes Mini Core remains a beloved classic: the carrot that first captured the essence of French culinary artistry and agricultural tradition. It is the variety that transformed \"Nantes carrot\" into a symbol of quality and flavor, appearing in everything from gourmet recipes to home gardens worldwide.Yet in its homeland, the Nantes Mini Core carrot is more than a culinary delight or horticultural marvel. It is a cultural treasure, intertwined with the landscapes and communities of the Loire Valley, a living testament to agricultural innovation and heritage. To cultivate the Nantes Mini Core today is to partake in a narrative that spans local fields and global tables, honoring both the ancestral farmers who nurtured its sweetness and the modern gardeners who continue to uphold its legacy.

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