Carrot
Daucus carota · Carrots · Carrot family
Also known as: Carrots
Medium15–30cmPet-friendlyEdible
Carrot care at a glance
Carrot (Daucus carota) needs little water and prefers to grow in full sun. Ideal temperature: 4–16 °C.
- Water need
- Low
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- Low
- Ideal temperature
- 4–16 °C
- Life cycle
- Biennial
Pests, Diseases & Weather on Carrot
Common pests on Carrot include Carrot fly. Also possible: Aphids, Leaf miners, Slugs and snails and Flea beetles. Possible diseases include Alternaria leaf spot, Root-knot nematodes and Powdery mildew. Carrot is considered pet-friendly.
Pest
- Carrot fly High
- Aphids Medium
- Leaf miners Medium
- Slugs and snails Medium
- Flea beetles Low
Disease
- Alternaria leaf spot Medium
- Powdery mildew Low
- Root-knot nematodes Medium
Weather
- Root damage from irregular moisture Medium
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Frequently asked questions about Carrot
- Which pests affect Carrot?
- Common pests on Carrot include Carrot fly. Also possible: Aphids, Leaf miners, Slugs and snails and Flea beetles.
- Which diseases affect Carrot?
- Possible diseases include Alternaria leaf spot, Root-knot nematodes and Powdery mildew.
- Is Carrot toxic to cats and dogs?
- Carrot is considered pet-friendly and safe for cats and dogs.
- How much water does Carrot need?
- Carrot has a low water requirement.
- What light does Carrot need?
- Carrot prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Carrot frost-hardy?
- Carrot is frost-hardy and tolerates frost.
- Can you eat Carrot?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: roots and leaves.