Crop guide / Root vegetable

How to grow
Carrots.

A direct-sown root crop that rewards deep, stone-free soil.

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Seasoncool
Sun6+ hours
Plant spacing3 in
Container depth12 in

Start here

Loosen soil deeply before sowing shallowly.

Keep it going

Keep the seedbed consistently damp until seedlings appear.

Layout notes

Plan for the whole plant.

Leave about 12 inches between rows. The listed spacing is a starter distance for common varieties, so check seed packets or plant labels if your cultivar says otherwise.

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Practical nearby crops

Good starter neighbors for carrots.

Leafy greenLettuceA quick cool-season crop that is forgiving in beds and containers.Root vegetableRadishesFast roots make radishes a satisfying first crop.HerbChivesA compact perennial herb for borders and containers.

This page is a maintained starter guide, not a diagnosis or local planting-date guarantee. Check your local Extension service and plant label before making seasonal or treatment decisions.

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