vegetable variety
Chantenay Red Core
Carrot · Daucus carota subsp. sativus
USDA hardiness range
- Zones
- 3b–7b
- Days to harvest
- 60 to 80
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Moderate
- Lifespan
- biennial grown as annual
At a glance
Sweet, juicy, broad shoulders tapering to a stubby point; copes with shallow or rocky soil. Fresh, juicing, soups. Heritage stocky variety good for difficult soils.
Growing Chantenay Red Core
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Flavor, texture, and use
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Growing notes
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Chantenay Red Core by zone
Zone-specific suitability, frost timing, and adjacent-zone notes.
Other carrot varieties
4 sibling cultivars profiled on ZonePlant.
- Atomic Red
Mild, slightly bitter raw, sweet when cooked; deep red roots that turn brighter with cooking. Roasting, soups.…
- Cosmic Purple
Sweet, mild, novelty deep purple skin with orange core; holds purple when cooked briefly. Fresh, salads. Antho…
- Danvers Half Long
Sweet, slightly stronger flavor; tapered orange roots that handle heavier soil. Fresh, cooking, storage. Herit…
- Nantes
Sweet, crisp, very low bitterness; cylindrical orange roots with blunt tips. Fresh, juicing, salads, the snack…
Frequently asked questions
- What zones does the Chantenay Red Core carrot grow in?
Chantenay Red Core grows in USDA zones 3b through 7b.
- How does Chantenay Red Core compare to other carrot varieties?
Chantenay Red Core is one of 5 carrot varieties profiled on ZonePlant. See the full carrot variety table for side-by-side comparison.
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Image: "Carrots at Ljubljana Central Market", by domdomegg, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.
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