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Carrot

Daucus Carota

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Overview

The carrot, Daucus carota, is a biennial plant commonly grown as an annual for its tapering orange root, rich in beta-carotene. The feathery foliage reaches 12 inches high, while the roots can grow up to 3 inches wide and 10 inches long, depending on the variety. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Carrots also produce umbel flowers in their second year, adding a subtle, lacy aesthetic to gardens.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 1–11Type Vegetable
Carrot (Daucus Carota) — the foliage reaches heights of about 12 inches

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
1–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Vegetable
Family
Apiaceae (Umbelliferae)

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Carrot (Daucus Carota) — creating texture amidst other garden greens.<br><br>The taproots vary in size, image 68
Carrot (Daucus Carota) — is a versatile and hardy biennial plant; loose structure to accommodate their growth, image 61
Carrot (Daucus Carota) — but can tolerate partial shade; and can reach lengths of up to 12 to 14 inches, image 157
Carrot (Daucus Carota) — they are best planted in early spring and can also endure a fall planting for a late harvest; while the roots can grow up to 3 inches
Carrot (Daucus Carota) — The feathery foliage reaches 12 inches high; adding a spectrum of interest to any garden design, image 56
Carrot (Daucus Carota) — creating texture amidst other garden greens.<br><br>The taproots vary in size, image 95
Carrot (Daucus Carota) — Carrots also produce umbel flowers in their second year, adding a subtle, lacy aesthetic to gardens, image 86
Carrot (Daucus Carota) — while the roots can grow up to 3 inches wide and 10 inches long
Carrot (Daucus Carota) — they are best planted in early spring and can also endure a fall planting for a late harvest; while the roots can grow up, image 159
Carrot (Daucus Carota) — though cultivars also exhibit purple
Carrot (Daucus Carota) — loose structure to accommodate their growth; but can tolerate partial shade, image 154
Carrot (Daucus Carota) — When designing for carrots; often grown as an annual in home gardens for its edible taproots, image 152
Carrot (Daucus Carota) — though cultivars also exhibit purple; feathery leaves emanating from a rosette, image 91
Carrot (Daucus Carota) — The feathery foliage reaches 12 inches high; adding a spectrum of interest to any garden design, image 83
Carrot (Daucus Carota) — requiring at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily; carrots are famed for their vibrant orange color, image 75
Carrot (Daucus Carota) — loose structure to accommodate their growth; but can tolerate partial shade, image 127
Carrot (Daucus Carota) — adding a spectrum of interest to any garden design; ideally with a pH between 6.0 and 6.8.<br><br>Carrots thrive in full sun
Carrot (Daucus Carota) — which may result in longer maturation times, image 131
Carrot (Daucus Carota) — Carrots are famed for their vibrant orange color; commonly known as the carrot
Carrot (Daucus Carota) — ideally with a pH between 6.0 and 6.8.<br><br>Carrots thrive in full sun; the feathery foliage reaches 12 inches high, image 155
Carrot (Daucus Carota) — they are best planted in early spring and can also endure a fall planting for a late harvest
Carrot (Daucus Carota) — commonly known as the carrot; the foliage reaches heights of about 12 inches, image 141
Carrot (Daucus Carota) — which may result in longer maturation times, image 50
Carrot (Daucus Carota) — loose structure to accommodate their growth; but can tolerate partial shade, image 100
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