Touchon Carrot (Daucus carota subsp. sativus ‘Touchon’) is a premium French Nantes-type carrot prized for its exceptional sweetness, crisp texture, and smooth cylindrical roots. Widely regarded as one of the finest fresh-eating carrots available, this heirloom variety produces uniform, high-quality roots that are ideal for gardeners seeking outstanding flavour and reliable performance. The roots grow approximately 15–20 cm (6–8 inches) long with blunt tips and a smooth, nearly coreless interior. Their bright orange colour, juicy texture, and naturally sweet flavour make them excellent for fresh snacking, salads, juicing, roasting, soups, and gourmet cooking. The roots maintain excellent quality both in the garden and after harvest. Touchon is known for its quick growth and adaptability to a variety of growing conditions. The attractive feathery green tops complement vegetable gardens and raised beds while supporting vigorous root development beneath the soil. Its consistent performance and exceptional flavour have made it a favourite among market growers and home gardeners alike. In Alberta, Touchon Carrot performs exceptionally well in the cool growing season and produces high-quality harvests from summer through fall.
