Garden Vegetables & Fruits Plant Preferences Profile
Specific Plant Growing Requirements and Information
Common Name
Carrot
Plant Type
Biennial Plant
Sun Exposure
Carrots grow best in full sun but tolerate some shade
Time Till Harvest
Carrots are grown from seed and can take up to four months (120 days) to mature, but most hybrids mature within 70 to 80 days under the right conditions
Scientific Name
Daucus carota subsp. sativus
Full Grown Size
Height – 12 inches, Width – 8-10 inches, Root Depth 6-8 inches
Hardiness Zones
3- 8b