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Carrot Seed Starter Grow Kit
BOTANICAL NAMEDaucus carota subsp. sativus
USD 10.99
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Carrots pull from the soil sweeter and crunchier than any bag — and kids love unearthing the surprise.
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Full Sun to Partial Shade (4-6 hours daily)
55-75F
Check the directions supplied with your seed variety.
THE PLANT NOTEBOOK
Carrot care, from seed onward.
- Botanical name
- Daucus carota subsp. sativus
- Common names
- Garden Carrot
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Genus
- Daucus
- Species
- D. carota
Start growing
1/2 inch deep in loose soil. Germinates in 21 days.
Growing with your kit
Seeds In A Cup® lid is critical for long germination moisture.
Propagation
By seed.
Seasonal growth & harvest
60-80 days; flowers in year two.
Growing conditions
Meadows, deep stone-free loam.
Weather & tolerances
Frost hardy; flavor improves in cold.
Pests & plant health
Carrot rust fly. Companion planting.
Plant safety
Safe; watch for Hemlock lookalikes in wild.
Botanical features
Biennial vegetable grown as annual for taproot.
Varieties
‘Nantes’, ‘Imperator’.
Garden & everyday uses
Juicing, roasting, raw. high Beta-carotene
Native range & distribution
Americas, Europe, Asia.
Conservation
Secure.
Name origins
Greek ‘karoton’ (conical).
History
Orange carrots bred by 17th-century Dutch.
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Catalog variants
- SIAC-001-12M2 — USD 10.99 · Out of stock
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How do I grow Carrot from seed?
Moisten the included soil, sow your Carrot seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit.
How long do Carrot seeds take to germinate?
Carrot seeds typically sprout in 10-21 days at 55-75F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.
Growing details are supplied in the Seeds In A Cup product catalog. Follow the instructions included with your specific kit.
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