Carrot
Daucus carota · Apiaceae
Crisp, sweet homegrown carrots — sow direct into deep, stone-free soil and thin well for straight roots. A near year-round crop in mild climates.
At a glance
Good for
- Edible / Productive
- Pots & Containers
- Pet-Safe / Non-Toxic
Sowing from seed
- Difficulty: intermediate
- Sowing depth: 5 mm
- Method: Direct sow where it is to grow
- Germination: 14-21 days
- Days to harvest: 70-80 days
- Best sown in: autumn, winter, spring
- Seed storage life: 3 years