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We have some nice heirlooms for you in the share today. The Chantenay is a small, sweet variety of carrot with crisp, orange flesh and a tender texture. Originating in the Chantenay region of France, its existence goes back to the 1830's. The roundish, sweet, squat carrots in the share are Thumbelinas. The shape makes them highly sought after by children. Store all varieties loosely wrapped in a plastic bag in the crisper drawer of your fridge.
Here's what Kitchen Garden Seeds has to say about Boleros: "Prized for its exceptional sweetness and elegantly shaped, slender roots, Bolero is a vigorous hybrid created in France. This beautiful, Nantes-style carrot is gorgeous from its deep orange silky shoulders down to its rounded base. French cooks know what they like and consider it the best-tasting carrot around