Carrot Growing Guide

Daucus carota subsp. sativus

Crop Rotation Group

Umbelliferae (Carrot and root family) ●

Soil

Well drained soil rich in organic matter, but with no manure added prior to planting. Use well aged compost or vermicompost to condition compacted soil.

Position

Sun or partial afternoon shade.

Frost tolerant

Tops tolerate light frost; roots survive hard freezes.

Feeding

Soil quality is more essential that supplemental feeding.

Spacing

Single Plants: 3" (10cm) each way (minimum)
Rows: 3" (10cm) with 5" (15cm) row gap (minimum)

Sow and Plant

Sow direct into soil in spring. Make a second sowing for a fall crop in mid to late summer.
Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.

Notes

Keep plants well weeded to reduce competition for nutrients are water. Mulch over the tops of mature carrots to keep their shoulders from turning green.

Harvesting

Can be harvested over a long period, but the longer plants are left in the ground, the more likely they are to be injured by insects or animals.

Planting and Harvesting Calendar

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Pests which Affect Carrot

Aphids (General)

Carrot Rust Fly

Slug

Snail

Wireworm

Plant Diseases which Affect Carrot

Carrot Leaf Blight

Carrot Powdery Mildew

Carrot Root Knot Nematodes