Carrot in Zone 8a
Daucus carota
| Start indoors | Not typically started indoors |
|---|---|
| Direct sow / transplant outside | Mar 4–Mar 11 |
| Estimated harvest | ~70 days after direct-sowing |
Spacing: 16 per square foot (square-foot-gardening spacing).
Good companions
- Onion — Onion scent masks carrots from carrot rust flies.
- Tomato — Carrots aerate soil around tomato roots.
Where to buy carrot seeds
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See it growing
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