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Carrots Planting Guide
Carrots are one of the most rewarding edibles you can grow. These easy, fast-growing root vegetables come in a rainbow of colors and sizes but of course their most familiar form is the crunchy, bright orange sticks we know and love to snack on. So versatile and so nutritious, Carrots are a popular choice for any edible garden. Read on to find out how to grow this delicious veggie.
Success Snapshot

PLANTING
DEPTH
Pre-Potted; Keep Near Soil Line

WATER
QUANTITY
Moderate

SUNLIGHT
QUANTITY
Full Sun

PLANTING
PROXIMITY
4-6 in.

BLOOM
SEASON
Harvest 30 to 40 Days After Planting

HARDINESS
ZONES
Zones 4-10
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