Dolciva is a standout Nantes-type carrot —and it shows in every bite sporting rich orange color, juicy crunch, and good flavor. Versatile for summer, fall, and winter harvests. Dolciva is an excellent storage carrot because it attains incredible sweetness when exposed to the cold in storage. You can "store" carrots right in the ground by placing a strawbale on top of them in late fall which prevents the ground from freezing and allowing them to be dug all winter long. Alternatively, store them in the refrigerator or root cellar. Another great vegetable bred biodynamically by Sativa Rheinau in Switzerland. Dolciva carrots are 6-8" long with blunt ends. "Nantes" type carrot, Named after the region in France, were popular in the US in the early part of the 20th century until long, tapered carrots dominated the market. See ratings on SeedLinked 105 days to maturity.
