Leafy GreensBeginner
Carrot
Daucus carota subsp. sativus
Scientific Name
Daucus carota subsp. sativus
Family
Apiaceae
Origin
Central Asia (Afghanistan)
Type
Biennial (grown as annual)
70-80 days
Culinary Uses
Flavor: Sweet, earthy, crunchy
- Raw as snack or in salads
- Roasted or glazed
- Soups and stews
- Juiced
- Carrot cake
Planting Calendar
Sow Indoors
Not recommended
Sow Outdoors
MarchAprilMayJuneJuly
Harvest
JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctober
Health Benefits
- Extremely high in beta-carotene/vitamin A
- Supports eye health and night vision
- Contains antioxidants
- Good for skin health
- May help reduce cholesterol