Carrot ‘Nantese di Chioggia’ Seeds – Sweet Cylindrical Roots by Franchi Seeds

Carrot ‘Nantese di Chioggia’ is a classic Nantes‑type carrot from the Chioggia area near Venice, known for its sweetness, reliability and uniform, non‑tapering cylindrical roots. The red‑orange flesh has a tiny core, giving a crunchy, solid texture and consistent flavour. Excellent fresh, grated, roasted or used in soups and soffritto. Sow March–July for harvests from summer into autumn.

🌱 Sowing
Sow direct from March–July in a deep, fine, stone‑free seedbed. Sow thinly in 1 cm‑deep drills spaced 20–30 cm apart. Water gently. For continuous crops, sow every 3–4 weeks.
☀️ Light
Prefers full sun for strong, sweet, even root growth. Light partial shade is tolerated but slows growth.
💧 Water
Keep soil evenly moist, especially during germination and early growth. Avoid waterlogging; raised beds help on heavy soils.
🌡️ Germination
Germinates in 10–21 days at 7–20 °C. Early sowings benefit from fleece; later sowings germinate faster.
📏 Spacing
Thin seedlings to 5–7 cm apart. Roots typically reach 18–20 cm long with a blunt end when well spaced.
🌼 Harvest
Harvest from midsummer when roots are firm, smooth and fully coloured. Lift carefully. Later sowings often taste sweeter after cool nights.

Bullet Technical Data
🌱 Sowing depth: 1 cm
📅 Sow: March–July
☀️ Light: Full sun; partial shade tolerated
🌡️ Germination: 10–21 days at 7–20 °C
📏 Height: Foliage 20–30 cm; roots 18–20 cm
🪴 Spacing: 5–7 cm plants; 20–30 cm rows
⏳ Maturity: 70–110 days
🧪 Seeds: approx. 6000 per packet

Tips & Tricks
Grow in deep, stone‑free sandy or loamy soil. Avoid fresh manure to prevent forking. Use mesh or fleece to reduce carrot fly. Thin on still evenings and harvest gradually for best flavour.

Garden‑to‑Table Recipe 
Honey‑Roasted Nantese Carrots with Thyme
Toss whole or halved carrots with olive oil, honey, thyme, salt and pepper.
Roast at 190 °C for 25–35 minutes until tender and caramelised.
Serve with roast meats or nut roast. Add orange juice and cumin for variation, or finish with toasted walnuts and goat’s cheese.