Carrot
Daucus carota subsp. sativus
Family: ApiaceaeNative: Europe and Southwestern AsiaIdentified: Mar 23, 2026
A biennial plant grown for its edible orange taproot. It features feathery, highly divided green fern-like leaves that grow in a rosette during the first year of growth.
Learn more about Carrot in the encyclopedia →Care instructions
Carrots require deep, loose, sandy soil to allow the roots to grow straight. They thrive in full sun and need consistent moisture, especially during germination. Thin seedlings to 2-3 inches apart to prevent overcrowding.