Garden Planner Growing Information for Carrot

Carrot

Crop Rotation Group

Umbelliferae (Carrot and root family)

Carrot

Soil

Light, deep, well-drained soil which has not had compost or manure added recently (to avoid forked roots forming.)

Position

Sun or partial shade.

Frost tolerant

Light frost tolerant.

Feeding

Not required.

Companions

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Spacing

Single Plants: 10cm (3") each way (minimum)
Rows: 10cm (3") with 15cm (5") row gap (minimum)

Sow and Plant

Sow direct into soil. Best not sown during heavy frost.
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Notes

Slugs love young carrot seedlings so protect early started plants. Thin out when the seedlings are large enough to handle if they are too close. Weed carefully during early stages.

Harvesting

Can be harvested over a long period, although if left in ground over winter they may split attracting slugs.

Troubleshooting

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