Growing Carrot

Daucus carota : Apiaceae / the umbelliferae family

Jan F M A M J J A S O N Dec
    P P P P P          

(Best months for growing Carrot in USA - Zone 5a regions)

  • P = Sow seed
  • Easy to grow. Sow in garden. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Best planted at soil temperatures between 46°F and 86°F. (Show °C/cm)
  • Space plants: 2 - 12 inches apart
  • Harvest in 12-18 weeks.
  • Compatible with (can grow beside): Onions, Leeks, Lettuce, Sage, Peas, Radishes, Tomatoes, Beans, Celery, Rosemary
  • Avoid growing close to: Parsnips, Beetroot, Dill, Brassicas, Fennel

Your comments and tips

15 Aug 14, Andy (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Phosphorous and potash, but if your soil is already good (A light soil not containing as little clay as possible) you will only need to apply a normal amount of this a couple of times during the growing season. Keep nitrogen to a minimum as this will encourage the plant to put its energy into making leaves rather then the actual carrot.
14 Aug 14, mpfu (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
what fertilizers needed to grow carrot
23 Jul 14, Teboho Mohai (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Hi,what kind of organic manure needed to produce more quality and good looking carrots?
05 Jul 14, Brian (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I have found the only way to grow carrots is to plant seeds direct into the ground. I have found the tape seeded carrots have worked very well. Planting from punnets the main root gets distorted when planting, thus you end up with distorted carrots, good luck.
29 Apr 14, dave fergusson (Australia - temperate climate)
I seem to be able to grow just about anything in my raised garden bed in Sth of Perth except good carrots. They alway start of well with the thinnings then the ones left tend to go 'hairy', lots of rootlets forming, ribbing & callouses on their lower half! Any one know why?
19 Jun 14, Glen (Australia - tropical climate)
Sounds like you have root knot nematodes Dave either water well prior to planting with molasses 2 tbsp. to the lt water or the easiest way a hand full of sugar to the meter length and mix in, leave for a couple of days prior to planting a must for tomatoes and all other vegies susceptible to nematode........
31 Mar 14, SAPPHIRA (Australia - temperate climate)
Culinary hints - cooking and eating Carrot Steamed or raw carrots are tasty. Cook them in a small amount of water until nearly dry then add a pat of butter and teasp of brown sugar to glaze. They can be added to most casserole-type dishes. Grate raw carrots and add to salads
18 Mar 14, sandeep (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
hi i have seen some leaves coming out of carrot when we kept in a trey can i sow the carrots in soil? so that i can get the seeds. please tell me.
03 Mar 14, will (Australia - temperate climate)
how long does it take for the seedling to show
20 Mar 14, Peter (Australia - temperate climate)
In my experience, about 2-3 weeks. I find the seed very sensitive to depth of planting. They must be shallowly sown (no more than 4-5 mm) and kept moist. A board or strip of hessian over them will keep them moist, but remember to check regularly and remove the board when germination has occurred.
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