Carrot

Daucus carota sativus

biennial1.2×0.3 mzone 5–10full sun🍎 Edible

Profile

Family: Apiaceae
Habit: biennial
Height: 1.2 m
Spread: 0.3 m
Growth: medium
Lifespan: 2 years
First yield: after 1 year
Hardiness: zone 5–10
Shade tolerance: full sun
Soil: Sand, Silt, Loam
Soil moisture: semi-dry – moist
pH: 5.3 – 8.6

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Flowering & harvest

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Flowering
Leaf harvest

Times apply to the northern hemisphere in a temperate climate and shift with altitude and cultivar.

Uses

Edible9 of 10

Medicinal4 of 10

Other uses3 of 10

Growing

Carrots grow best in full sun to partial shade on moist, neutral to slightly acidic, sandy loam soils. Avoid heavy, compacted clay soils, which impair root formation. Sow the seed directly about 0.5 cm deep and thin the plants to 5-7 cm apart. Keep the soil evenly moist to avoid woody or bitter roots. Too much nitrogen promotes leaf growth at the expense of root development.

⚠️ Hazards

Toxicity: slightly toxic

This is no substitute for expert identification. When in doubt, do not eat it.

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