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How long does it take for a carrot to grow?

Andrew Carberry, MPH
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Andrew Carberry is a Food Systems Expert and the Senior Program Associate at the Wallace Center at Winrock International in Little Rock, Arkansas. He has worked in food systems since 2008 and has experience working on farm-to-school projects, food safety programs, and working with local and state coalitions in Arkansas. He is a graduate of the College of William and Mary and holds a Masters degree in public health and nutrition from the University of Tennessee.

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Carrots take 70-80 days to mature.

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Do carrots need shade as well as sunlight?

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Yes. If they have too much sunlight, they could die, but if they don't get enough, they won't grow properly.

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When planting carrots in rows, how spread out do the rows have to be?

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Leave 6 inches between each carrot and 12 inches between each row. You can space them a little bit closer together if you must, but this spacing is ideal.

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How long will it take for carrots to grow?

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It usually takes 70 to 80 days for carrots to mature. Carrots are biennial plants. If you leave them in the ground, the tops will flower and produce seeds the second year.

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Can I grow carrots in a flower pot?

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As a seedling you can, but once it starts growing, plant it in the ground because the carrot will need space to grow underground.

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From where can I get carrot seeds?

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Most stores like Walmart and Home Depot sell carrot seeds. You can also get carrot seeds at the gardening section of other stores or online.

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Can I transplant carrots?

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Yes, gently dig around the stalk and pull the carrot. Transplant into well tilled soil.

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What is clumpy soil?

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Clumpy soil is when the soil is gathered - almost like if it was a ball. To loosen it, you just need to break it apart with the shovel, either by pounding or another way.

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Can I grow carrots in a temperature of 25 C to 35 C?

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Optimum growing temperatures for these crops are 15 to 20 C, with a minimum of 5 C and a maximum of 24 C. The minimum temperature for germination is 2 C with an optimum range of 10 to 25 C. The optimum germination temperature for parsnips is 18 C and carrots is 25 C. The maximum temperature for germination is 30 C and 35 C respectively. These crops favor cool season conditions. Low and high temperatures reduce seed germination. Both carrot and parsnip foliage are hurt by frosts (1.5 C), but this does not usually affect the roots. When there are freezes for over 24 hours, the crowns can be injured and these carrots will not keep well.

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What colors can carrots be?

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Carrots are mostly colored orange. However, they have quite a few color variants as well, so they could red, purple, white or yellow, depending on the variety purchased.

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Can I plant carrots together with manure?

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Yes, in fact, doing so will help the carrots grow well, as it provides suitable nutrients.

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