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Carrot
Botanical information
| Botanical information | |
|---|---|
| Order | Apiales |
| Family | Apiaceae |
| Genus | Daucus |
| Common name | Carrot |
| Species | D. carota |
Maturity days
- 84
Planting months
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| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| X | X | X | |||||||||
Permaculture uses
| Permaculture uses | ||
|---|---|---|
| Usage 1 | Usage 2 | Usage 3 |
| Bee food | Vegetable | |
Growing condition comments
| Growing Condition | Comment |
|---|---|
| Drought Tolerant | |
| Humidity tolerant | |
| Planting area | Garden bed |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
Photos
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Short comments
Root vegetable
General comments
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.
