Carrot

Daucus carota subsp. sativus

Carrot belongs to the Daucus genus.

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The Carrot Plant Wiki

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The carrot is usually a cool climate crop – so it’s best to sow in early spring or autumn.

Carrots are divided into categories based on the way they grow:

Imperator carrots
These are carrots that grow very thin and long (about 10 inches)

Danver carrots
These are much like Imperators, but grow slightly shorter (approx. 7 inches). The tops of danvers are usually thicker and are stronger in taste.

Chantenay carrots
Grow to around 5 – 6 inches in length, and are wider.

Amsterdam carrots
Grow no longer than 3 inches long and are small and thin.

Paris Market
This is the smallest carrot type and grow as a stubby, globe shape (around 1 1/2 inches in diameter). They are great for container growing.

The carrot plant is a actually a biennial, meaning it has a lifespan of two years and produces it’s seeds in the second year. However, carrots are harvested in the first year before they reach full “maturity”.

Carrot belongs to the Daucus genus.

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How to grow and keep Carrot happy

Cultivate periodically or mulch to control weeds. Keep soil evenly moist. Ensure that the spacings are correct as growing carrots too closely together will result in small yields.

Companion Plants for Carrots
Carrots do well with: chives, Rosemary and Sage (which help deter Carrot Fly).

Plants to avoid planting carrots with
Dill and Coriander should not be planted near carrots as they tend to cross pollinate – which can be important if you are trying to save your own seed.

How to sow and germinate Carrot

How to transplant Carrot

Sow carrots in deep, well-worked, stone-free soil after danger of heavy frost from spring to midsummer. Do not transplant, as crooked roots may result.

How to harvest Carrot

Companion plants for Carrot

These plants will grow well with Carrot:

Tomatoes, Alliums (onions, chives, etc), lettuce ¹

Tomatoes grow better with carrots, but may stunt the carrots’ growth. Beans (which are bad for tomatoes) provide the nitrogen carrots need more than some other vegetables. Aromatic companion plants repel carrot fly. Sage, rosemary, and radishes are recommended by some as companion plants, but listed by others as incompatible. alliums interplanted with carrots confuse onion and carrot flies. For the beneficial insect-attracting properties of carrots to work, they need to be allowed to flower; Otherwise, use the wild carrot, Queen Anne’s Lace, for the same effect. Flax produces an oil that may protect root vegetables like carrots from some pests. ¹

Repellent plants for Carrot

These plants will not grow well with Carrot so avoid planting these within close proximity:

Dill, parsnip, radish ¹

Common Carrot pests

These pests are known to attack Carrot plants:

Common Carrot diseases & problems

These problems and diseases are known to effect Carrot plants:

How long does Carrot take to grow?

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