Crop Rotation Group
Umbelliferae (Carrot and root family)
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Soil
Rich, moisture-retentive soil with plenty of compost dug in.
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Position
Full sun.
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Frost tolerant
Tolerates frost, but is injured by hard freezes.
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Feeding
Feed monthly with a liquid organic fertilizer.
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Companions
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Spacing
Single Plants: 1' 1" (35cm) each way (minimum)
Rows: 11" (30cm) with 1' 3" (40cm) row gap (minimum)
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Sow and Plant
Sow seeds 6 inches apart and one-fourth inch deep. Thin to proper spacing when the plants are about one month old.
Our Garden Planning Tool can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
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Notes
Mulch to keep the soil cool and moist.
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Harvesting
Young leaves can be used to season cooked dishes. Dig the roots after the weather cools in the fall.
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Troubleshooting
Large, stately plants are easy to grow.
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