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Growing Carrot Plants

The nutrition information on this page is specific to a portion size of 100 grams. All information is sourced from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Nutrition information for raw, green, fresh Carrots contain the following nutrients.

Carrot, (Daucus carota), herbaceous, generally biennial plant of the Apiaceae family that produces an edible taproot.Daucus carota, whose common names include wild carrot, bird's nest, bishop's lace, and Queen Anne's lace, is a flowering plant in the family Apiaceae, native to temperate regions of Europe and southwest Asia, and naturalized in North America and Australia. They are particularly high in Fiber, Potassium, Vitamins C and Vitamin K.

How Much Space Does Carrots Plants Need?

As seedlings, carrots can tolerate nearby seedlings within a ½-inch space. Later during their growth, competition from nearby carrots can compromise carrot quality. You should aim for two to three inches of space. Generally, the smaller the carrot and its above-ground foliage, the less space you'll need.

What Type Soil Does Carrots Like?

Carrots, being a root crop, simply won't develop properly in heavy clay or stony soils. For best appearance and a sweet flavor, they need soil that's friable, well-drained, neutral to alkaline, and not too rich in nitrogen. Grow Bags are a good option for urban gardeners, who often have little space but plenty of sun.

Planting Instructions

Sow carrots directly into the ground. Make a seed drill (shallow trench) about 1cm deep using the edge of a hoe or trowel. Sow the seeds thinly along the bottom of the drill about 5-8cm apart. Cover them with soil, and water well using a watering can with a rose attached.

Nutrients

Normal- It would be best to choose a fertilizer that is low in nitrogen and high in potassium and phosphate. A 0-10-10 or 5-15-15 fertilizer will work well with your carrot plant. It is because potassium and phosphate promote root development and since carrots are root crops these nutrients will help them grow better.

Vegan- For best results if growing in small to medium size containers, be sure to incorporated before planting our Callemo Powder to help support the plants Calcium and Magnesium needs. Then our VeGrow Quick Start to get the root system started and then use our VeGrow Supreme Plus once a week for the duration of the plants life cycle.

What can I plant next to Carrots?

Plant with beans, Brassicas, chives, leeks, lettuce, onions, peas, peppers, pole beans, radish, rosemary, sage, and tomatoes. Avoid planting with dill, parsnips, and potatoes. Generally speaking, it's a good idea to keep some space between root crops so they don't compete for available phosphorus.

Harvest Time

To harvest, loosen soil around the carrot with a spade or trowel before pulling up from the greens; this will help avoid breaking the greens off from the carrot roots. Carrots mature roughly around the same time, but you don't have to harvest them all at once. Leaving them in the soil is the best preservation.