How long do carrots take to grow from seedlings

If you want to harvest long, sweet and juicy carrots, you’ll need to provide them with the right conditions to thrive.

If you’re not familiar with growing carrots, this guide will cover all the basics.

Appearance and characteristics

Carrots are a member of the Apiaceae family and the genus Daucus.

They are perennials that are grown as annuals and are suitable for most climates around Australia.

Carrots are grown for their edible roots, which are long, cylindrical and orange in colour.

The plant grows up to 50cm tall and produces umbels of white flowers that bloom from late spring through early summer.

Carrots have been cultivated for centuries, with wild carrots thought to have originated in Afghanistan.

When to plant carrots in Australia

Carrots are one of the easiest vegetables to grow and they will grow year-round in most of the country.

But if you want to get the best yield and the best flavour, you’ll want to plant them at certain times of the year based on your local climate.

Here’s the general guidance:

Hot climates e.g.

Queensland

Plant carrots in Autumn, Win

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