Begin
Match the variety’s root length to soil or container depth. Sow where the crop will grow.
← Back to the plant shelfLeave room beneath
Carrots.
Daucus carotaThink about what is happening below the leaves.
- Growing rhythm
- Timing depends on local climate
- A place to begin
- Soil depth to suit the roots
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Care
Use packet depth and spacing. Thin carefully when needed; avoid assuming a crowded row will sort itself out.
Harvest
Check variety guidance and root development. Size and maturity vary, so one harvest date does not fit every carrot.
Read a little furtherGeneral guidance. Follow crop, variety and local conditions. Updated 3 November 2026.