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Features
Family
Apiaceae
Native
Africa, Eurasia
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Roots are 8"–10" long at their peak
Further Information
Growing Conditions
Frost Tolerant
About Carrot
Daucus carota
Planting Carrot
Plant Spacing
1"
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Roots are 8"–10" long at their peak
Planting Depth
¼"
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet sows up to 21 feet. |
|---|---|
| Row Spacing | 6" |
| Seed Depth | ¼" |
| Seed Spacing | 1" |
| Thinning | When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 3" |
| Germination | 10–25 days |
| Start Indoors | Not recommended; root disturbance stunts growth. |
| Direct Sow | RECOMMENDED. 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 45°F, ideally 60°–85°F. Successive Sowings: Every 3 weeks until 10 to 12 weeks before your average first fall frost date. In very warm climates, carrots are grown primarily in fall, winter, and spring. |
| Growing & Harvesting | For best flavor and texture, harvest carrots any time before, and until they reach their optimal size. Peak harvest period lasts about 3 weeks, longer in the fall. Late summer-sown carrots are sweetened after having been kissed by light frost; however, harvest before soil freezes, which may destroy the crop. In USDA zone 5 or warmer, carrots can be left in the ground for storage provided they are heavily mulched; harvest as needed on days the ground is not frozen. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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