Kinko Chantenay Carrot

Daucus carota

Days to Maturity: 55

We are excited to introduce you to a wonderful rare carrot gem-- Kinko!! This 6" Chantenay carrot hales from Japan and is incredibly rare in the USA. We were entrusted  with these seeds by our dear friend Penn of Miss Penn's Mountain Seeds, who received the seeds in the early '90s from seed breeder Bill McDorman, who obtained the seeds from a trip to Japan. Like many seeds, it's been on a long migration around the world, passed through many caring hands! 

Highlights: So crisp and sweet! We love how the roots can remain in the ground for many months and not get pithy/woody-- the crispness stays intact! Their conical shape is excellent for growing in challenging soils including clay, rocky and poor soil.

We had a lot of fun selecting the best roots for your seeds and re-planting them the next spring. Carrot seed takes two years to grow and this has been a labor of love. You must try this wonderful carrot and pass it along to your gardener friends!  

Planting Instructions: A cool weather crop. Sow Kinko carrot seed in spring and fall 1/4" deep. Thin to 3-4" apart. Keep moist until seeds germinate-- it is easy for carrot seed to dry out when first planted.

Seed Saving Instructions: At the end of the first season, select tastiest Kinko carrot roots for seed saving by tasting a small bite from side or tip of root. In warmer climates like the desert southwest, leave these in the ground to overwinter and cover with straw. In colder climates like the Rocky Mountains, place roots in very slightly moist sand in a root cellar or cool place and re-plant roots in the spring. Carrots will flower and go to seed in 2nd season. Collect Kinko carrot seeds when fully dry and crumbling. Store seeds in a cool, dark and dry place.

Approx 300 Kinko Carrot seeds per packet