Carrot - St. Valery/James Scarlet (12" Long) seeds
Description
Description
The St. Valery carrot, also known as James Scarlet, is a classic heirloom variety with a rich history and exceptional flavor. This long, slender carrot has been a gardener's favorite for generations, prized for its deep orange color, sweet taste, and reliable performance in diverse growing conditions.
Classic Form and Rich Flavor
St. Valery carrots grow to a substantial length of 8 to 12 inches with a smooth, tapered shape and deep orange skin. The elongated form is characteristic of traditional carrot varieties and makes them ideal for storage and culinary use. These carrots deliver a rich, sweet flavor with excellent depth and complexity. The flesh is tender and juicy, making them equally enjoyable eaten fresh or cooked in a variety of dishes.
Growing St. Valery Carrots
St. Valery carrots thrive in loose, well-draining soil with full sun exposure. Direct sow seeds in spring or late summer for a fall harvest. These carrots prefer consistent moisture, so regular watering during dry periods supports optimal growth. Thin seedlings to about 3 inches apart once they've sprouted to allow proper root development and achieve full size.
Expect maturity in approximately 75 to 85 days. St. Valery carrots are hardy and pest-resistant, performing reliably in most garden conditions. They don't require heavy fertilization and are well-suited to both experienced and beginning gardeners seeking a proven, traditional variety.
Culinary Uses
The rich flavor and substantial size of St. Valery carrots make them perfect for roasting, where their natural sugars caramelize beautifully. They're excellent in soups and stews, sliced raw into salads, or simply enjoyed fresh from the garden. Their deep orange color and sweet taste make them a versatile ingredient in both traditional and contemporary recipes.
Harvest and Storage
Harvest St. Valery carrots when they reach your desired size by gently loosening the soil and pulling from the base. These carrots store exceptionally well in cool conditions in your refrigerator or in a root cellar, keeping for several weeks or longer. St. Valery is a wonderful choice for gardeners seeking a reliable, flavorful heirloom carrot with proven performance.
- Old French variety that produces extremely sweet and delicious carrots up to 12” in length
- Tender, sweet, and smooth roots
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Also known as the “James Scarlet”
Days to Maturity | 70 days -
Carrot Seeds | Carrots are an annual cool-season crop, half-hardy to frost and light freezes. Sow seeds evenly in a very shallow furrow, about 1/4 inch deep, and keep seeds moist so they will germinate.
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Carrot gets its characteristic and bright orange colour from β-carotene, which is metabolised into vitamin A in humans when bile salts are present in the intestines. Carrots are also rich in dietary fibre, antioxidants, and minerals.
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