{"product_id":"carrot-nantes-half-long","title":"Carrot, Nantes Half Long","description":"\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003cbr\u003eA favorite variety thanks to its productivity, delicious flavor, and wide adaptability. Garden Hint: For a continuing harvest of flavorful roots, sow seeds in early spring, and keep at it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow to Grow\u003cbr\u003eKeep weeds under control during the growing season. Weeds compete with plants for water, space and nutrients, so control them by either cultivating often or use a mulch to prevent their seeds from germinating.\u003cbr\u003eDeep, consistent watering and soil well-enriched with compost help carrots form high quality roots by encouraging lush leafy tops that shade the roots, helping to prevent \"green shoulders.\"\u003cbr\u003eKeep plants well watered during dry periods to promote uninterrupted growth. Plants need about 1 inch of rain per week during the growing season. Use a rain gauge to check to see if you need to add water. It’s best to water with a drip or trickle system that delivers water at low pressure at the soil level. If you water with overhead sprinklers, water early in the day so the foliage has time to dry off before evening, to minimize disease problems. Keep the soil moist but not saturated.\u003cbr\u003eMonitor for pests and diseases. Check with your local Cooperative Extension Service for pest controls recommended for your area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTips\u003cbr\u003eTo make harvesting easier, soak your carrot bed with water before pulling. Twist the tops off while pulling the roots up.\u003cbr\u003eYou can leave carrots in the ground after the first frost. In cold climates, pull carrots up before the ground freezes. In warm climates, you can harvest carrots all winter.\u003cbr\u003eCut the greens off the top after harvest to about ¼ - ½ inches above the shoulder. This will help the carrot to keep longer as the greens can take moisture from the root.\u003cbr\u003eCarrots store best at 32-38 degrees F at 98% humidity.\u003cbr\u003eYou can store them in the refrigerator in plastic bags, or they may be blanched and frozen for later use.\u003cbr\u003eCarrots may be canned or pickled as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seedsplant","offers":[{"title":"30 Seeds","offer_id":51778861269309,"sku":null,"price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Seeds","offer_id":51778861302077,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Seeds","offer_id":51778861334845,"sku":null,"price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 Seeds","offer_id":51778861367613,"sku":null,"price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0107\/1487\/3956\/files\/1_c9b98942-0059-4e17-876b-fa1993161893.jpg?v=1780321677","url":"https:\/\/seedsplant.com\/products\/carrot-nantes-half-long","provider":"Seedsplant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}