Daucus carota 'Marquette' – Early and tasty Nantes carrot

Daucus carota 'Marquette' is an early-harvesting Nantes-type carrot variety known for its uniform, cylindrical roots, attractive color, and excellent flavor. This carrot is ideal for home gardeners and small commercial growers seeking a reliable harvest of high-quality, flavorful carrots. Marquette combines early harvest with excellent storage properties, making it a versatile choice for both fresh consumption and short-term storage.

Features of Marquette

Marquette distinguishes itself by the following features:

• Early harvest: harvestable from July to September, ideal for an early summer and late summer harvest

• Uniform cylindrical roots: consistent in size and shape, suitable for fresh consumption or processing

• Beautiful orange color: visually attractive and suitable for salads and dishes

• Excellent taste: sweet and aromatic, ideal for raw, cooked or juicing

• Good storage properties: can be stored for short periods, making the variety suitable for both home gardeners and small commercial growers

Marquette is a reliable early variety, which is also attractive for sale or display thanks to its uniform roots and attractive colour.

Culinary applications

Marquette's roots are extremely versatile:

• Raw: perfect for salads or as a snack

• Boiled or steamed: retains its sweet flavour and firm texture

• Juice: ideal for fresh carrot juices

• Decorative: uniform roots and beautiful color make them suitable for attractive dishes

Thanks to their straight, sturdy roots, they are also easy to harvest and suitable for processing or sale.

Sowing and cultivation instructions

Sowing method

• Sow directly outdoors, sowing depth: 0.5 cm

• Row spacing: 30–40 cm

• Distance in the row: 3–4 cm between the seeds

Location

• Sunny locations for optimal root growth

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

• To protect against carrot fly: open, windy locations or cover with netting

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

Harvest

• Harvest period: July to September

• Carrots retain color, flavor and texture well during the harvest period

Crop rotation

• Grow carrots in the same place only every 6 years

• Compatibility: Combines well with corn, tomatoes, onions, lettuce and potatoes

Benefits of Marquette

1. Early harvest: suitable for the early summer and late summer period

2. Uniform roots: attractive for consumption and sale

3. Beautiful color: visually attractive in the vegetable garden and kitchen

4. Tasty: sweet and aromatic, suitable for various applications

5. Good storage properties: short-term storage possible

6. Easy to grow: strong roots and robust growth

7. Compatible companion planting: good together with conventional vegetables