Carrot (Daucus carota subsp. sativus)
Family: Apiaceae
One of the world's most familiar and valuable root crops, the carrot appears in many different types of cuisine. Fresh carrots, just harvested from the garden, have an unbeatable flavor, making this a rewarding plant for the home vegetable garden. Hundreds of different cultivars are available, with different sizes, shapes, and flavors.
Tags:
annual, biennial, economic, sun, vegetable
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Cultivation: Medium-sized annual or biennial for USDA hardiness zones 3 to 10. Grows best in full sun with moderate moisture.
Size: Reaches 1' to 18" (30 cm to 46 cm) tall with a spread of 6' to 12' (1.8 m to 3.7 m).
Flowering: Blooms from late spring through mid-summer.
Propagation: seeds.
Size: Reaches 1' to 18" (30 cm to 46 cm) tall with a spread of 6' to 12' (1.8 m to 3.7 m).
Flowering: Blooms from late spring through mid-summer.
Propagation: seeds.