Botanical information | |
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Order | Apiales |
Family | Apiaceae |
Genus | Daucus |
Common name | Carrot |
Species | D. carota |
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Bee food | Vegetable |
Growing Condition | Comment |
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Drought Tolerant | |
Humidity tolerant | |
Planting area | Garden bed |
Sunlight | Full sun |
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Root vegetable
Compatible with: Onions, Leeks, Lettuce, Sage, Peas, Radishes, Tomatoes, Beans, Celery, Rosemary.
Avoid growing near: Parsnips, Beetroot, Dill, Brassicas, Fennel.
Grows well in deep cool soil. Water well before seeding then cover with boards to maintain the moisture and cool soil for more successful germination. Too much fertiliser will produce split roots.