Carrot

Sweet and earthy straight from the ground. Needs loose, stone-free soil for long, straight roots.

Waiting this month

First sprouts in 14–21 days

Sow

Mar – Jul

Plant Out

—

Harvest

Jun – Oct

Type

Outdoor

Difficulty

Growing Calendar

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sow

Transplant

Harvest

This month: Apr

Start seeds indoors this week

•Fill tray with compost
•Sow seeds evenly
•Cover lightly with soil
•Water gently
•Place in warm light spot

Sowing Guide

What you'd find on the seed packet

Sow Depth

1cm

Spacing

5cm

Germination

14–21days

Thinning

Thin to 5cm apart in the row when seedlings reach 3cm tall

Grower's Note

Direct sow only — carrots do not transplant. Sow every 3 weeks from Mar–Jul for a continuous supply.

Growing Stages

Approximate weeks from sowing to harvest

Sprouting

2wks

Seeds germinate and first leaves emerge. Keep warm and moist.

Establishing

4wks

Root system develops and plant builds structure. Pot on if needed.

Maturing

8wks

Plant reaches full size and begins producing. Harvest at peak.

Total~14 weeksfrom seed to harvest

Companion Plants

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Climate Control

Today

—C

Humidity

—%

Water

Every 3–4 days

Sunlight

6+ hours direct sun

Watch Out For

! Carrot fly lays eggs near roots — use fine mesh to exclude
! Stony or compacted soil causes forked roots
! Overcrowding produces small, misshapen carrots

What You'll Need

Equipment for growing carrot

Modular Seed Tray

96-cell for precision sowing

Fine Rose Watering Can

Gentle shower for seedlings

Bamboo Canes

Pack of 20 × 120cm

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Growing Calendar

Sowing Guide

Growing Stages

Companion Plants

Climate Control

Watch Out For

What You'll Need

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