| Common Name | Garden Carrot |
| Family | Apiaceae |
| Genus | Daucus |
| Species | Carota |
| Variety | sativa |
| Origin | Central Asia / Mediterranean |
| Blooming | Biennial, flowers in second year if not harvested first season |
| Leaf Color | Grey-green / Deep green |
| Sunlight | Sun |
| Category | Kitchen garden plants |
| Pet Friendly | Yes |
Deep, loose sandy loam or raised beds. Avoid heavy clay to prevent forked roots.
Consistent moisture is critical; irregular watering causes splitting or bitterness. Mulch to retain even soil moisture.
Full sun exposure required (minimum 6 hours daily) for optimal root development and sugar accumulation.
Low nitrogen, high potassium at root swelling stage. Avoid excess nitrogen which promotes foliage over roots.
Thin seedlings early (5cm spacing) to prevent competition. Harvest whole plant upon maturity.
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