Crop: Carrot
Common Varieties in OK: ‘Danvers’, ‘Nantes’, ‘Scarlet Nantes’, ‘Chantenay’
Planting Season: Early spring and fall (as soon as the soil can be worked in spring; midsummer for fall harvest)
Days to Maturity: 60–80 days (variety-dependent)
🥕 Growing Tips:
Carrots prefer loose, sandy soil free of rocks or clumps to develop straight roots.
Consistent moisture is key; uneven watering can lead to cracking.
Thinning seedlings is critical to allow proper root development.
🥕 Harvest Tip:
Gently loosen soil before pulling to avoid breaking the roots.