Daucus carota 'Chamare' – Tasty and early carrot variety

Daucus carota 'Chamare' is an early, tasty, and productive carrot variety that's ideal for home gardeners and professional growers. This variety is known for its straight, even roots, healthy growth, and high yield, making it a reliable choice for fresh consumption, juicing, or freezing. 'Chamare' combines excellent flavor with a quick harvest time, ideal for gardeners who want an early harvest.

Features of Chamare

'Chamare' distinguishes itself by:

• Early harvest, usually within 90–100 days from sowing

• Strong and healthy roots that grow straight and uniform

• High yield, suitable for both commercial and private cultivation

• Tasty roots, ideal for raw consumption, cooking or juicing

Although Chamare is excellent for consumption and processing, the variety doesn't have a particularly long shelf life; it's recommended to use the roots within a few weeks of harvest.

Sowing and cultivation

Chamare can be sown directly outdoors, which makes the variety particularly suitable for early cultivation.

Sowing method

• Sow 0.5–1 cm deep

• Row spacing: 30–40 cm

• Distance in the row: 4–5 cm between the seeds

Location and soil

• Choose a sunny location for optimal root growth

• Soil: light, well-drained and nutrient-rich soil

• To protect against carrot fly: open, windy locations or use nets

• Do not use fresh manure when sowing to prevent cracks and lumps.

Cultivation and rotation

• Harvestable roots after about 90–100 days

• Grow carrots in the same spot only every 6 years

• Chamare grows well in combination with corn, tomatoes, onions, lettuce and potatoes

Benefits of Chamare

1. Early harvest: ideal for spring and summer cultivation

2. High yield: reliable production for large families or small commercial growers

3. Tasty and versatile: suitable for raw eating, cooking, juicing and freezing

4. Strong growth: healthy roots that can withstand changing weather conditions

5. Compatible cultivation: fits well in combination cultivation with other vegetables

Culinary applications

The roots of Daucus carota 'Chamare' are versatile in the kitchen:

• Raw: in salads or as a snack vegetable

• Boiled or steamed: as a side dish or in stews

• Grilled or roasted: for a rich, sweet taste

• Juice: pure carrot juice or combined with other vegetables and fruits

• Freezing: Blanch briefly and freeze to retain flavor and texture

Their straight, even roots also make them suitable for sale or processing in the catering industry.

goes well with corn, tomatoes, onions, lettuce and potatoes.