Carrot
Vegetable growing guide

Carrot

Daucus carota

Everything you need to grow Carrot successfully β€” from sowing to harvest.

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Care at a glance

The essentials for healthy growth.

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Sunlight

Full sun to light shade

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Watering

Keep soil evenly moist for straight, tender roots.

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Temperature

15Β°C – 25Β°C (59Β°F – 77Β°F)

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Germination

14–21 days

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Season

Cool season

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Harvest / Bloom

70–80 days from sowing

Soil & sowing

Get the foundation right for strong roots.

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Soil type

Deep, loose, stone-free sandy loam.

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Soil pH

6.0 – 6.8

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Sowing depth

ΒΌ inch

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Spacing

Thin to 2–3 inches apart

πŸ› Pests & problems

Pest management

Carrot fly β€” use row covers and avoid bruising foliage.

Troubleshooting

Forked roots come from rocky soil or fresh manure β€” use loose, well-worked soil.

🧺 Harvest & friends

Harvest & storage

Pull when roots reach full colour and size. Store cool with tops removed.

Companion plants

Onions, Leeks, Tomatoes, Radish

Related seeds

Other varieties that grow well alongside Carrot.

Get Carrot in these combos

This variety is included in the following seed combos.

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