CARROT-LUNAR WHITE
CARROT-LUNAR WHITE
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CARROT-WHITE LUNAR
Daucus carota
History of the white carrot is vague but its generally know to have existed throughout Europe prior to the 15th century possibly originating in Afghanistan and Iran. The orange carrot took over as the popular choice after the 15th century. The white carrot is used for animal fodder, and baby food to prevent the baby going orange from orange carrots.
Sow 1.5cm into light fluffy sandy loam soil 2 to 5cm apart. When plants are 10cm tall thin out 5 to 10cm apart. Water regularly and soak in 2.5cm of water once a week. Germinates is 14 to 21 days. Matures in 75 days. Keep weeds away while growing.
pH: 5.8 – 6.5 Half Hardy Biennial grown as an annual
Scoville Heat Units (SHU)
Plant Height
30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 inches)
Season of Interest
Spring, Summer, and Autumn
Temperature Range
10 - 23 °C
Determine / Indeterminate
Annual / Perennial / Biennial
Biennial grown as an Annual
Frost Hardy / Tender
Hald Hardy
Full Sun / Part Sun / Shade
Full Sun
Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings
Sow Direct
Soil
well drained soil
pH
5.8 - 6.5
Soil Temperature
16 - 20 °C (60 - 68 °F)
Seed Preparation
No pre-treatment necessary.
Sowing Depth
0.6 cm (0.25 inches)
Plant Spacing
5 - 10 cm (2 - 4 inches)
Row spacing
30 - 40 cm (12 - 16 inches)
Watering
Regular watering, keeping soil moist but not soggy
Germination Time (Days)
12 - 14 days
Harvest Time (Days)
70 - 80 days
Good Companion Plants
Tomatoes, Lettuce, Leeks, and Chives.
Bad Companion Plants
Dill and Fenne
Pests
Carrot flies, Aphids, and Cutworms
Diseases
Leaf spot, Damping-off, and Root rot
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