GardenWizzPlant Care Card

Carrot

Daucus carota subsp. sativus · Biennial

Hardiness
—
Position
Full sun
Height × Spread
10–50 cm × 10–50 cm
Soil
Chalk, Clay, Loam or Sand; moist but well-drained or well-drained; acid, neutral or alkaline
Flowering
May–September
Toxicity
Contact with leaves may cause skin irritation.

The Gardening Year

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🌱 Sow
🌸 In flower

Watch out for

Carrot fly: Sow thinly to avoid thinning out which releases scent; handle carefully to avoid bruising.

Slugs and snails: —

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