How to Grow Carrot
Daucus carota var. sativus
Your complete guide to growing Carrot.
When to Plant Carrot
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
✓ Good companions
Repels carrot fly and aphids while improving soil health
Repels carrot fly through scent masking and vertical growth saves space
Provides ground cover and shares similar growing conditions without competition
Deters nematodes and other soil pests while attracting pollinators
Strong scent masks carrot odor from carrot fly and other pests
Attracts beneficial insects and shares similar nutrient requirements
Breaks up soil for better carrot root development and deters carrot fly
Repels carrot fly and cabbage moths with aromatic compounds
✗ Keep away from
Inhibits carrot germination and early growth through allelopathic effects
May compete for nutrients and can inhibit carrot seed germination
Can stunt carrot growth and attracts carrot fly when mature
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
