Nantes Carrot
Bolero is a reliable F1 hybrid carrot bred for storage and winter keeping, maturing in just 75 days across hardiness zones 3, 10. This compact variety produces straight, smooth roots in well-draining soil and handles both cool springs and warm summers with equal composure. Bred for consistent performance and disease resistance, Bolero rewards gardeners with carrots that store beautifully through winter while maintaining their sweetness and tender texture.
Full Sun
Moderate
3-10
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Biennial
Moderate
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Bolero earns its reputation as a storage carrot through years of proven performance in seed catalogs and home gardens. The F1 hybrid genetics deliver uniformity and vigor that translates to straighter roots and better disease resistance than many open-pollinated varieties. Its relatively quick 75-day maturity means you can succession-plant for continuous harvests, yet the roots develop enough substance to store through cold months without losing quality.
Bolero shines in the kitchen as a year-round carrot, equally at home in winter stews and spring salads. Its storage capability makes it the carrot to plant when you want to preserve the harvest, and its compact growth habit suits both large garden beds and smaller spaces where every inch counts. Raw, roasted, or stored for months, Bolero delivers reliable eating quality.
Direct sow Bolero seeds in shallow furrows once soil temperatures reach 50°F in spring. Days to maturity are calculated from the date of direct seeding. For winter storage, plant about 100 days before your expected fall frost to allow roots to reach full size before cold weather arrives.
Bolero reaches maturity in 75 days and is best harvested when roots are ½ to ¾ inches in diameter, at which point they are sweetest and most tender. For smaller roots harvested during the season, grip the carrot firmly at the base of the foliage, push down gently, then twist as you pull upward. For larger roots grown for winter eating, carefully ease them up using a garden fork if needed. Irrigate well just before harvest to ensure roots have absorbed maximum water, which improves both texture and sweetness. You can harvest in stages as carrots reach maturity, extending your harvest window over several weeks.
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