Carrots 'Jaune du Doubs'

Franchi - Jaune du Doubus

Carrot 'Jaune du Doubs' Seeds: The Heritage Gold Standard

Discover the vibrant colour and sweet flavour of the French heirloom, 'Jaune du Doubs'. This unique, old variety is prized for producing long, broad, and uniform roots that mature to a striking deep golden-yellow both inside and out. Its flavour is exceptionally sweet, mild, and highly valued for both fresh eating and cooking, where it adds a stunning contrast to traditional orange carrots. 'Jaune du Doubs' is a robust maincrop variety with excellent keeping qualities, making it a valuable addition to the winter larder.

• Excellent Maincrop Keeper: One of the best varieties for long-term storage, staying firm and flavourful well into the winter.

• Hardy & Adaptable: A vigorous grower that is resistant to splitting and performs reliably in a range of soil types, provided the soil is deep.

• Heirloom Quality: An open-pollinated variety valued since the 19th century for its reliability and unique characteristics.

Gardener's Tip for Colourful Contrast

A Unique Roasting Experience! While all carrots are good for roasting, the high sugar content and unique colour of 'Jaune du Doubs' make it exceptional. For a visually stunning dish, roast them alongside dark purple or traditional orange carrots—the golden yellow stands out beautifully and adds a subtle, unique sweetness that complements root vegetables perfectly.

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