Grow fresh, crunchy carrots at home with our Carrot Plants (Daucus carota). A kitchen garden favourite, carrots are perfect for vegetable patches, allotments, raised beds and deep containers, giving you the satisfaction of harvesting your own delicious roots.
Choose from Baby Chantenay, Napoli F1, Paris Market Atlas or Mixed. Baby Chantenay produces short, sweet roots, Napoli F1 is known for its smooth, tasty carrots, while Paris Market Atlas develops distinctive small, round roots that are ideal where growing space is limited.
Choose a sunny position, with loose, fertile and well-drained soil. Water the plants regularly to promote the growth of healthy, evenly developed roots.
Plant genus Daucus
Common Name Carrot
Plant type Vegetable Plants
Foliage type Herbaceous, Biennial
Hardiness Half Hardy
Soil acidity Neutral
Planting aspect South Facing, West Facing, Partial Shade or Sun
Flower colour White
Leaf colour Green
Growth Rate Fast
Edible Use Yes
Planting Companion Onions, Leeks, Lettuce
Light Required Full Sun
Watering Keep the soil consistently moist while the crop is establishing and growing, especially during flowering, fruiting or rapid leafy growth. Water deeply at the base rather than little and often, allowing excess water to drain away. Plants in containers, grow bags or greenhouses may need daily checks during warm weather.
Best Growing Conditions Grow in sun or partial shade in clay, enriched with organic matter where appropriate. Choose an open position with good airflow and enough space for the crop to mature without excessive competition. Protect tender crops from late frost and cold winds, and use greenhouse or sheltered growing conditions where the variety requires extra warmth.
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