Daucus carota subsp. sativus Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Daucus carota subsp. sativus seeds produce cool season root vegetables commonly known as carrots. These plants are valued for their crisp, sweet, and nutritious edible roots that develop in shades of orange, yellow, red, purple, or white depending on the variety. Carrots are widely grown in home gardens, raised beds, containers, and vegetable farms. They thrive in loose well drained soil and sunny growing conditions, making them suitable for fresh eating, cooking, juicing, and storage.

Features

• Produces crisp sweet edible roots
• Suitable for home gardens and raised beds
• Adapted to cool season growing conditions
• Excellent for fresh eating, cooking, and juicing
• Easy to grow root vegetable crop

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Daucus carota subsp. sativus
• Common Name: Carrot
• Seed Type / Variety: Root vegetable seeds
• Growth Habit: Upright leafy biennial grown as annual
• USDA Zones: 3 to 10
• Planting Season: Spring and fall
• Growing Season: Cool season crop
• Sowing Season: February to April and August to October
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7 to 21 days in loose moist soil at 10 to 24°C
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Loose well drained sandy or loamy soil free of stones
• Watering Needs: Moderate watering with evenly moist soil
• Mature Plant Size: Height 20 to 45 cm with roots 10 to 30 cm long depending on variety
• Plant Spacing: 5 to 10 cm apart