Carrot
Daucus carota
Apiaceae · Vegetable
Carrots are a classic root vegetable, beloved for their sweet crunch and vibrant color. Growing them requires loose soil, but the reward of fresh, earthy carrots pulled straight from the ground is unmatched.
- · Ensure soil is loose and free of rocks for straight roots.
- · Keep soil consistently moist for even growth.
- · Thin seedlings carefully to allow roots to develop.
Serving Ideas
Roasted, boiled or mashed as a side dish; also grated raw into slaws or simmered into soups and stews.
Recommended: grow and source this plant without synthetic chemicals or pesticides, and rinse thoroughly before eating.
IMPORTANT: please verify food safety independently. Errors and omissions may occur.
At a glance
- Growing zones: 3-10
- Sun: Full sun
- Water: Moderate
- Maintenance: Low
- Type: Vegetable
- Mature size: 0.5-1 ft tall · 0.25-0.5 ft wide
- Bloom season: Foliage only · White (if allowed to flower)
- Pollinator friendly: Yes
- Container suitable: Yes
- Cold tolerance: Hardy to light frost
- Heat tolerance: Moderate
- Soil: Loose, well-drained, stone-free soil
- Growth rate: Moderate
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