How to Grow Carrot Microgreens
Daucus carota var. sativus
Your complete guide to growing Carrot Microgreens.
When to Plant Carrot Microgreens
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 2 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 3 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 4 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 5 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 6 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 7 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 8 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 9 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 10 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 11 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 12 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 13 | January – December | — | January – December |
Companion Plants for Carrot Microgreens
✓ Good companions
Repels carrot fly and aphids with strong sulfur compounds
Masks carrot scent from pests and repels carrot fly
Provides ground cover and doesn't compete for nutrients
Releases compounds that deter nematodes and aphids
Strong scent confuses carrot fly and reduces pest damage
Attracts beneficial insects and shares similar growing conditions
Deters carrot fly and other pests with aromatic oils
Repels carrot fly and cabbage moths while improving soil health
✗ Keep away from
Competes for space and may inhibit carrot seed germination
Can stunt carrot growth and attract carrot fly when mature
Inhibits growth through allelopathic compounds that suppress germination
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
