Daucus carota Carrot Seeds are perfect for gardeners looking to grow crisp, sweet carrots in vegetable patches and home gardens. These Non-GMO seeds provide strong germination, healthy root development, and high-yield plants.
Carrots are a versatile, nutritious root vegetable perfect for fresh eating, cooking, and storage. Popular search terms like “Carrot seeds,” “Daucus carota seeds,” and “vegetable garden carrots” highlight their appeal for home gardeners and raised bed growers.
These seeds thrive in fertile, loose, well-draining soil with full sun, producing uniform, high-quality roots that are ideal for backyard vegetable gardening.
Features
- Non-GMO, high-germination seeds
- Produces crisp, sweet carrots
- Ideal for vegetable patches, raised beds, and home gardens
- Thrives in full sun and loose, well-draining soil
- Easy-to-grow, beginner-friendly variety
- Suitable for fresh consumption, cooking, and storage
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Daucus carota
- Common Name: Carrot Seeds
- Seed Type: Non-GMO
- Plant Type: Annual root vegetable
- Growth Habit: Upright, taproot-forming
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Soil Type: Loose, fertile, well-draining soil
- Soil pH Range: 6.0–6.8
- Water Requirements: Moderate, consistent moisture
- USDA Zones: 3–10
- Temperature Preference: 55–75°F
- Days to Germination: 10–14 days
- Days to Maturity: 70–80 days depending on variety
- Plant Height: 12–18 inches
- Plant Spacing: 2–3 inches
- Row Spacing: 12–18 inches
- Sowing Depth: ¼ inch
- Planting Season: Spring or fall
- Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for raised beds and deep containers
- Support Needed: None required
- Fertilizer Needs: Benefits from compost or balanced fertilizer
- Climate Suitability: Cool to warm-season growth
- Maintenance Level: Low to moderate
- Garden Use: Vegetable patches, raised beds, backyard gardens
- Seed Quality: High viability, Non-GMO
Planting Guide
- Sow seeds ¼ inch deep in loose, fertile soil.
- Space seeds 2–3 inches apart in rows 12–18 inches apart.
- Provide full sun for optimal growth and root development.
- Maintain consistent soil moisture without waterlogging.
- Thin seedlings to avoid overcrowding and ensure uniform roots.
- Fertilize lightly with compost or balanced fertilizer every 4–6 weeks.
- Harvest carrots when roots reach desired size (70–80 days).
