Carrot

Edible
Root Vegetable

Carrot plants produce sweet, crunchy roots that are packed with vitamins and minerals. These easy-to-grow vegetables are perfect for home gardens, raised beds, or containers. Known for their delicious flavour and versatility, carrots can be used fresh in salads, cooked in soups and stews, or even juiced. Ideal for both beginners and experienced gardeners, carrot plants are a rewarding and nutritious addition to any garden.

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Carrots are a staple in home gardens, known for their crisp texture and sweet taste. These plants are easy to grow and thrive in well-drained, loose soil, making them perfect for garden beds, raised beds, or even large containers. With regular care, carrot plants will produce a bountiful harvest of bright orange roots that can be enjoyed fresh or cooked in a variety of dishes.

  • Produces sweet, crisp carrots with excellent flavour
  • Thrives in loose, well-drained soil in sunny locations
  • Perfect for growing in garden beds, raised beds, or containers
  • Low-maintenance and ideal for beginner or experienced gardeners

What's Included

Packs: Ready-to-plant carrot packs, each containing 12 or 24 plants, ideal for direct planting in your garden beds or containers.

Plugs: Healthy, young plug plants with strong roots. Perfect for planting directly in your garden beds or containers, these plugs will give you a head start on the growing season.

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What You Need To Know About “Carrot”

Plant Information
How To Plant
Plant Care

Carrot plants are a nutritious and easy-to-grow vegetable that produces crisp, sweet roots. They are perfect for home gardens, raised beds, or containers and thrive in loose, well-drained soil. Carrots are a versatile crop that can be enjoyed fresh or cooked and are an excellent source of vitamins and minerals.

  • Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil
  • Produces crisp, sweet carrots
  • Perfect for growing in containers, garden beds, or raised beds
  • Easy to grow and maintain

Carrot plants are a nutritious and easy-to-grow vegetable that produces crisp, sweet roots. They are perfect for home gardens, raised beds, or containers and thrive in loose, well-drained soil. Carrots are a versatile crop that can be enjoyed fresh or cooked and are an excellent source of vitamins and minerals.

  • Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil
  • Produces crisp, sweet carrots
  • Perfect for growing in containers, garden beds, or raised beds
  • Easy to grow and maintain
Planting Time: Spring to summer
Sunlight & Positioning: Full Sun
Where to Plant: Garden Beds - Containers
Growing Location: Garden - Patio
Planting Time: Spring to summer
Sunlight & Positioning: Full Sun
Where to Plant: Garden Beds - Containers
Growing Location: Garden - Patio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the ideal growing conditions for carrot plants?

Carrots thrive in full sun with well-drained, loose soil. They need consistent watering, especially during dry periods, to promote root development.

When should I plant carrot seeds?

Sow carrot seeds in early spring or late summer for cooler growing seasons. Plant seeds directly into the ground, spacing them 1-2 inches apart.

How do I harvest carrots?

Harvest carrots when the tops of the roots are 1/2 inch in diameter. Gently pull or loosen them from the soil with a garden fork.

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