{"product_id":"mckenzie-carrot-scarlet-nantes-organic-seeds","title":"McKenzie - Carrot, Scarlet Nantes Organic Seeds","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGrow your own delicious, organic carrots with Scarlet Nantes Organic Seeds. \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScarlet Nantes is the most popular and dependable home garden carrot variety. Roots are sweet and tender yet incredibly crisp. Bright orange in color and nearly coreless, these are ideal for freezing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegetable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Lifecycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual (plant every year)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFill Weight (grams):\u003c\/strong\u003e 750 mg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Seed Count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 550-575\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attracts bees and butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct Sow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2 in.) per week\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edible Garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Root\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompanion Planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnion, leek and herbs such as rosemary and sage act as a repellent to the carrot fly. Chives improve the growth and flavor of carrots and deter aphids, mites, and flies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet and crunchy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation Ideas:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean, peel and slice carrots. Bring 3 cm (1 in.) of salted water to boil in a saucepan. Add the carrot slices. Return to boil, then reduce the heat and cover the pan. Cook until just tender, but not soft. This will take about 10-15 minutes. Drain and eat hot. For extra flavor add salt, pepper and butter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"McKenzie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67565569081562,"sku":"139782","price":3.29,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0849\/9799\/6762\/files\/MCK_ORG_carrot_scarlet_nantes_132546_front.webp?v=1792257089","url":"https:\/\/petsolutionscanada.ca\/products\/mckenzie-carrot-scarlet-nantes-organic-seeds","provider":"Pacific Pet Solutions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}