Carrot
Daucus carota
Family: Apiaceae · Genus: Daucus
The carrot is a root vegetable, typically orange in color, though purple, black, red, white, and yellow cultivars exist. It is native to Europe and Southwestern Asia.
Soil Temperature
8°C – 30°C
Spacing
5 – 30 cm
Harvest
12–18 weeks
Sowing
Easy to grow. Sow in garden.
Growing Schedule Zone 8b
Sow Indoors Sow Outdoors Transplant Harvest
Jan
Feb Sow Indoors + Sow Outdoors
Mar Sow Indoors + Sow Outdoors + Transplant
Apr Transplant
May
Jun Harvest
Jul Harvest
Aug Sow Indoors + Sow Outdoors + Harvest
Sep Sow Indoors + Sow Outdoors + Transplant + Harvest
Oct Transplant + Harvest
Nov Harvest
Dec
Companions
Avoid Growing Near
Growing Notes
Sow direct into garden. Thin out seedlings as they grow. Keep moist. Hill up soil around tops to prevent green shoulders.
Culinary Hints
Use fresh in salads, roast, steam, or juice. Can be stored for weeks in the refrigerator.