The Chantenay variety carrot is a mid-late or late-maturing variety with a vegetative period of 90 to 130 days, depending on growing conditions. This variety is characterized by high adaptability and successfully grows in various climatic zones, including heavy soils. The seeds have good and uniform germination, which, with proper preparation and timely planting, can reach up to 85-87%. To achieve a high yield, crop rotation, thinning of seedlings, and regular watering and fertilization are recommended.
The carrots of the Chantenay variety have a conical shape with a rounded or blunt tip, measuring 14 to 22 cm in length and 4-6 cm in diameter. They feature a smooth, even surface and bright orange flesh with a small core. The weight of the roots varies from 75 to 200 grams. The variety is renowned for its high carotene content and sweetness, making it especially nutritious and flavorful. Due to these qualities, Chantenay carrots are widely used in home cooking, baby food preparation, and are suitable for processing, canning, and freezing.
This variety can be grown both on ridges and without them, using various planting schemes, including row planting with drip irrigation. Carrots tolerate short-term frosts and prefer sunny areas with predecessors such as tomatoes, potatoes, onions, and cucumbers. To maintain fruit quality, it is important to ensure that roots do not protrude above the soil surface, regularly loosen the soil, and conduct fertilizations. The yield of this variety can reach 5 to 9 kg per square meter, making it one of the most productive and versatile carrot varieties.
