Caravel is a bulky early Nantes type carrot that reaches harvest in just 58 days, making it one of the quickest routes to sweet, tender roots. This F1 hybrid grows as a compact bush plant and comes as organic seed with NOP-compliant pelleting, appealing to gardeners who want both speed and sustainability. The variety produces the straightest, smoothest roots when grown in the well-drained, loose soils it prefers, and its early maturity makes it excellent for successive plantings or for beating the fall frost.
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At 58 days to harvest, Caravel delivers carrots so quickly that gardeners can plant multiple crops in a single season. The organic pelleted seed eliminates the frustration of tiny seeds scattering, though it demands consistent moisture during germination to perform its best. As a bulky Nantes type, it combines the classic carrot shape with substantial root mass, and its compact bush growth habit makes it manageable even in smaller garden spaces.
Caravel carrots are harvested fresh for raw eating, steaming, roasting, or storage through winter. Their early maturity and reliable performance make them particularly useful for home gardeners planning succession plantings throughout the growing season, ensuring a continuous supply of tender young carrots rather than waiting for a single large harvest.
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Sow Caravel directly into the garden bed where it will grow. Pelleted seed performs best when given consistent, moderate soil moisture from initial watering through germination. An initial watering will dissolve or split the pellet, so water gently and keep the soil evenly moist until seedlings emerge.
Caravel is ready to harvest at 58 days from sowing. Carrots can be pulled when roots reach your desired size; many gardeners prefer harvesting them young and tender rather than waiting for maximum size. For winter storage, plan to sow about 100 days before your expected fall frost date, allowing time for full root development before cold weather arrives.
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