Carrot Seeds - Katrin - The Ultimate Open-Pollinated Chantenay (3,000 Seeds)

Carrot - Katrin (3,000 Seeds)

The "Best in 30 Years" Chantenay – Exceptionally Sweet & Bolt Resistant.

Katrin is widely considered the finest open-pollinated Chantenay carrot to hit the market in three decades. This variety is a true standout, producing uniform, triangular roots (11–13cm) with a classic blunt end and a neat taproot. Unlike many other varieties, Katrin is notably resistant to "greening" on the shoulders, ensuring you get a clean, high-quality harvest every time.

Each pack contains a massive 3,000 seeds, offering incredible value for gardeners. Katrin is celebrated for its deep, sweet flavour and crisp texture, making it a favorite for both raw snacking and kitchen use. Its strong resistance to bolting also makes it a reliable choice for variable British weather, while its uniform shape ensures it performs brilliantly on the exhibition bench.

A Modern Classic with Heritage Reliability – Sweet, Crisp, and Uniform.

• Best-in-Class Quality: Regarded as the top Chantenay variety for over 30 years due to its superb shape and flavour.

• No Shoulder Greening: Bred to stay buried and protected, preventing the bitter green tops often found in other varieties.

• Highly Versatile: Perfect for growing in the garden, allotment, or even deep containers and grow-bags.

• Bolt Resistant: Extraordinarily hardy against premature flowering, ensuring your crop stays tender and sweet.

Growing Instructions

• Variety: Katrin (Chantenay Type)

• Pack Size: 3,000 Seeds

• Position: Full Sun; prefers well-drained, sandy soil (avoid fresh manure).

• Sow Outdoors: April to July.

• Sowing Depth: 2cm (0.75in).

• Spacing: Rows 30cm apart; thin to 5–7cm (2–3in) apart.

• Harvest: June to November.

Gardener’s Tip: For an early exhibition-quality crop, try the "boring" method: make deep holes with a crowbar, fill them with fine compost, and sow 2-3 seeds at the top of each. This encourages perfectly straight, wedge-shaped roots. To deter Carrot Fly, always thin in the evening and keep the area free of foliage debris.