65-70 days. Red Cored Chantenay has thick roots, up to 2½” in diameter, averaging 5” to 7” in length. Reliable, heavy yields are common even in heavy, shallow soils and it resists splitting and forking. Red Cored is an excellent variety for juicing, canning, soups, stews, and freezing. Stores for months in a root cellar, growing sweeter with time.