Posted in Homestead Garden and Farm
Well here's a tiny tidbit I was completely ignorant about:There are 3 types of carrots:
- Nantes are medium length and cylindrical.
- Imperators have extra length and durability for packing and shipping. This variety is best worked in deep, loose soil.
- Chantenays are wide at the top, shorter and blocky. They are suitable for shallow, heavy (read clay) soils.
Alright, so maybe you knew this. I did not and was so excited when I discovered it yesterday in Johnny's Select seed catalog. Now I know why the Chantenay Red Core variety works best in my heavy, clay soil! I'm also looking at Oxheart, another heirloom Chantenay-type carrot for my fall garden.
Have fun planning your fall and winter garden!
Kristin Hoffman homesteads with her family in the hills of
