Touchon
Carrot · Nantes
Heirloom
Daucus carota subsp. sativus
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Apiaceae (Carrot family) · Genus: Daucus
About
Touchon Carrot is crisp, snappy, and sweet, with excellent quality. It is a Nantes-type carrot. Touchon grows approximately 6 to 8 inches in length and 1 inch across with no fibrous core. Sow early for summer and resow every 3 weeks for a continuous supply. Because it remains sweet and tender for many months, this is a good carrot for winter storage.
Characteristics
Color
Orange
Intended Use
BabyFresh MarketJuicingStorage
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Annual
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Hardiness
Cool-Season/Half-Hardy
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Exposure
Full Sun, Tolerates Partial Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist
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Origin
Nantes-type
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Germination
14–21 days
at 40–95 °F
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Days to Maturity
60–70 days
Plant Height
0.833–1.333 ft
Mature Spread
6–8 in
Fruit Size
6–8 in
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
Not Recommended / Direct Sow Only
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Direct Sow (Spring)
2-4 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Fall)
10-12 Weeks Before First Frost
Planting Depth
0.25 in
Seed Spacing
3 in
Thin To
3 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
45–85 °F
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Soil Temp
40–95 °F
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Air Temp
12–75 °F
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Planting and Care Instructions
For well-grown carrots, the soil should be loose, rich, and free of rocks to a depth of 6 to 9 inches. Keep soil moist to prevent roots from cracking.
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