Carrots — FarmPal
Sweet root vegetables that taste infinitely better fresh from the garden.
Sun
full
Water
moderate
Spacing
2-3 inches apart (thin seedlings)
Days to Harvest
70-80 days
Planting Depth
1/4 inch (barely covered)
Companion Plants
Onions
Leeks
Lettuce
Tomatoes
Rosemary
Avoid Planting Near
Dill
Parsnips
Celery
Common Pests
Carrot rust fly
Aphids
Wireworms
Nematodes
Diseases to Watch
Leaf blight
Cavity spot
Soft rot
Growing Tips
- •Prepare loose, stone-free soil to 12 inches deep
- •Mix seeds with sand for easier sowing
- •Keep soil moist until germination (up to 3 weeks)
- •Use row cover to prevent carrot rust fly
- •Thin ruthlessly for straight roots
Harvesting
- •Check shoulder size it indicates root size
- •Loosen soil before pulling to avoid breaking
- •Leave in ground and mulch for winter storage in mild climates
- •Flavor improves after light frost
Storage
Remove tops. Refrigerator 4-6 weeks. Root cellar 4-6 months in sand.
Varieties
Nantes
Sweet, cylindrical. The gold standard for flavor.
Chantenay
Short and stout. Great for heavy soils.
Danvers
Classic American variety. Good for storage.
Purple Haze
Purple outside, orange inside. High antioxidants.
Parisian
Round baby carrots. Perfect for containers.