Royal Chantenay

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About Royal Chantenay

  • Botanical Name: Daucus carota L.
  • Common Name: Royal Chantenay
  • Critters: Leafhoppers, Root Knot Nematodes
  • Family: Apiaceae Lindl.
  • Germination: 15 days
  • Hardiness: Does well in difficult climates like the desert Southwest
  • Life Cycle: Biennial
  • Medicinal: Yes
  • Heirloom
  • Maturity: 60 days
  • Non-GMO
  • Plant Food: FoxFarm Big Bloom for Organic Gardening
  • Roots: 6 inches long
  • Seed Depth: 1/4 inch
  • Size: 2 to 3 inches wide
  • Spacing: 2 inches

Companion Plants

  • Chives
  • Leeks
  • Lettuce
  • Peas
  • Radish
  • Rosemary
  • Sage
  • Tomato
  • Wormwood

    • Harvesting Information

    Plants like carrots, beets, cabbage, and cauliflower are harvested only once and then the area can be prepared for the next crop.
    Carrots are usually harvested when the roots are at least 1/2 inch in diameter.

    Nutritional Data

    Important Nutrients

    Vitamin A - essential for vision, healthy skin and tissues, and immune function
    Biotin - helps convert food into energy
    Vitamin K - plays an important role in your immune system
    Phytochemicals - such as beta-carotene and lutein which are carotenoids that support health

    Usage Tips

    Health Benefits

    Carrots are strongly antiseptic. They are said to be mentally invigorating and nerve restoring. They have the reputation of being very indigestible when they are generally boiled, not steamed. When used medicinally it is best to take the fresh, raw juice.
    Raw carrot juice, or a raw carrot eaten while fasting, will expel worms. The cooked carrot is useless for this purpose.
    A poultice of fresh carrot pulp may heal ulcers.
    Carrots may help relieve gout and liver issues1 .
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