CarrotCommon Name: Carrot Scientific Name: Daucus carota USDA Hardiness Zones: Annual Approximate number of seeds per gram (ounce) : 600 (17,000) Sun: Full sun Water: keep soil consistently moist during germination, water in the mornings Soil: cover with 1/8 inch of well-drained soil, rich in organic material Temperature: 15 to 20 degrees Celsius (58 to 68 degrees Fahrenheit) Spacing: space seeds 2 to 3 inches apart in rows about 12 to 15 inches apart Germination Time: 7 to 14 days Carrots should be direct sown. In northern climates, sow after the ground is workable for harvest 2 1/2 to 3 months later. In the south, sow in January to March or in September for overwintering. Cooler weather produces more flavorful carrots. Weed often. Harvested carrots should be stored in a cool (1 degree Celsius / 34 degree Fahrenheit) and humid environment to prevent wilting.
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