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Growing Carrots Guide 
A Quick Overview

Growing Carrots Guide

The growing carrots quick reference guide below is designed as a quick overview of growing carrots. For more details on the different stages from seed to harvest go to the related pages link.

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Quick Reference Guide

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Vegetable	Carrots
Also Known As
Botanical	Family - Apiaceae, Genus - Daucus, Species - D. carota
Plant Type	Cool season - biennial - root vegetable
Frost Tolerance	Semi Hardy
Planting Position	Sunny position - Will do alright in partial shade, but you'll have to wait longer for a full crop. They require a minimum of 4-6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Seed Viability	3 years
Germination	10-21 days at 50-80 F (10-27 C)
Growing Temp	55-75 F (13-24 C)
Seed to Transplant	Direct sow only
Planting Method	Direct sow
When to Plant	Spring and again in mid-summer for fall-winter harvest
Time to Plant	As early as 1 - 2 weeks before the average date of the last 32 F (0 C) freeze in the spring in your area but not before soil temperatures are consistently above 50 F (10C)
Seed Sowing	Direct sowing carrot seeds 1/2 inch (12 mm) deep - 1 inch (25 mm) apart in rows 12-18 inches (30-45 cm) apart
Plant Spacing	Direct sow seeds only - use thinnings as baby carrots to arrive at final spacing of 3-4 inches (7-10 cm) apart in rows 12-18 inches (30-45 cm) apart
Soil Conditions	Well drained - Low to moderate organic matter - Low to medium fertility
Fertilizer	Low fertilizer needs, 2-3 quarts per 100 sq feet (2.2-3.3 liters per 9.3 square meters) preplanting of All-Purpose 5-5-5 Organic Fertilizer , same rate for each side dressing.
When to Fertilize	In the fall before spring planting or at least 2 weeks before sowing.
Days to Harvest	50-80 days - depending on conditions and variety.
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