68 days These carrots are known for their outstanding flavor. One of the most popular and widespread varieties of carrot ever, Scarlet Nantes has been the original parent crop for countless of carrots now simply known as Nantes-style carrots. It is a hardy 19th century French heirloom grown for its classic 6" orange roots that have since become the staple of the gardening world. It is a carrot with bright orange, slightly tapered, 6" roots, tender and flavorful; standard for high quality carrots. First offered in catalogs in 1870.