Carrot

Variety

Also called carrot taproot, domesticated carrot, Daucus carota subsp. sativus, Daucus carota sativus

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Typebiennial

“biennial plants” — Carrot - Wikipedia

Days to germination14–21 days

“Seeds usually take 14 to 21 days to sprout under ideal conditions.” — How Long Does It Take A Carrot To Grow? Essential Guide

Days to maturity70–80 days

“Carrots typically take 70 to 80 days to grow from seed to harvest.” — How Long Does It Take A Carrot To Grow? Essential Guide

Germination temperature55–70 °F

“germinate best at 55 to 65°F” — Carrots: Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Carrots at Home | The Old Farmer's Almanac

Soil pH6–6.8

“Test soil pH; carrots prefer a pH between 6.0 and 6.8.” — How Long Does It Take A Carrot To Grow? Essential Guide

Height8–24 in

“up to 60–200 cm (20–80 in) tall” — Carrot - Wikipedia

Propagationseed

“seed” — Carrot - Wikipedia

Start indoors2–3 weeks before last frost

“2 to 3 weeks before the last spring frost date” — Carrots: Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Carrots at Home | The Old Farmer's Almanac

Companionsradishes, alliums, rosemary, legumes, marigolds, sage, leafy greens, beets, nasturtiums

“Planting radishes with carrots helps minimize the crusting problem” — Carrots: Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Carrots at Home | The Old Farmer's Almanac

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