Carrots are easy to grow and home-grown carrots taste much sweeter than those bought commercially. They are an excellent source of Vitamin A and antioxidants. For best results grow carrots in free-draining soil, such as sandy soil, which warms up quickly in spring, aiding germination. Prepare soil well by removing as many stones as possible, otherwise the roots may fork. Cover seedlings with horticultural fleece to prevent carrot root fly from laying eggs in the crop.
Daucus carota 'Chantenay Red Cored 2' is an early maincrop carrot, which produces small cored, stump-ended carrots with an intense orange colour and a fantastic flavour. They store well into winter.
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Daucus ‘Chantenay red cored 2’ and wildlife
Daucus ‘Chantenay red cored 2’ is known for attracting beneficial insects and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is not known to attract Bees
Bees
Is known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Daucus ‘Chantenay red cored 2’ poisonous?
Daucus ‘Chantenay red cored 2’ has no toxic effects reported.
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Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
Plants that go well with Daucus 'Chantenay Red Cored 2'
