Daucus carota subsp. sativus

carrot

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Description

The carrot is a nutritious root vegetable rich in beta-carotene. It pairs well with onions and leeks and is a valuable crop for loose soils.

Care instructions

Use a loose, deep, stone-free soil. Keep evenly moist but avoid waterlogging. Sow directly in the bed, thin seedlings evenly and separate them in time.

Companion planting

Good neighbours

Lettuce Radish Onion Garlic

Diseases & pests

3 relevant

From the knowledge base, automatically linked by affected species.

PestmediumApr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct

Agriotes spp.

PesthighMay–Oct

Psila rosae

DiseasehighMay–Oct

Sclerotinia sclerotiorum

Varieties

7 varieties

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