Carrot
Daucus carota
💧 Watering
Every 2–3 days, keep soil consistently moist
☀️ Light
Full sun, 6+ hours
💦 Humidity
Average
🌡️ Temperature
60–75°F (15–24°C)
Soil
Deep, loose, well-draining sandy soil
✨ Fertilizing
Low nitrogen — too much produces foliage not roots
🪴 Repotting
Annual — direct sow
About Carrot
Sweet root vegetable that needs deep loose soil. Short round varieties work well in containers.
Care tips
- Needs deep loose soil free of stones for straight carrots
- Short varieties like Danvers work best in containers
- Thin seedlings to avoid crowding