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Carrot
Daucus carota
A root vegetable loved for its sweet crunch. Carrots come in orange, purple, yellow, and white varieties and grow well in loose, sandy soil.
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Difficulty
easy
Sunlight
Full Sun (6-8 hours)
Watering
Regular — keep soil evenly moist
Growth Time
70-80 days to harvest
How to Grow
Sow seeds directly into loose, stone-free soil. Plant 1cm deep and 3cm apart in rows 30cm apart. Thin seedlings to 5cm apart. Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Mulch to keep roots cool and prevent greening at the shoulders.
Growth Phases
1
Germination (14-21 days)
Seeds sprout slowly — be patient
2
Seedling (2-3 weeks)
Feathery green tops emerge
3
Vegetative (4-5 weeks)
Tops grow tall while root develops underground
4
Root Development (3-4 weeks)
Carrot root thickens and sweetens
5
Harvest (Ready)
Shoulders visible at soil surface — pull gently
Care Tips
- •Remove stones from soil for straight carrots
- •Thin seedlings — crowding causes small roots
- •Sandy soil produces the best shaped roots
- •Harvest after a light frost for extra sweetness
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