Germination is slow, especially in cool soil; maintain surface moisture. Allow deep, loose soil for straight roots.
EdibleCool-season crop
Growing spaceVegetable bedClimate fitUrban core · USDA 9b–10a · Valley suburbs · USDA 9a–9b · Desert outskirts · USDA 8b–9bCrop familyApiaceae (carrot)Life cycleAnnual cropPhoenix planting windowSeptember–November for roots maturing in winter.How to plantDirect sow fresh seed; do not transplant.Plant spacing3–4 inFrostTolerates light frost once established; cover during a hard freeze.Time to harvestAbout 100–120 daysSuccessionA couple of fall sowings; very late crops may meet spring heat.Special categoriesEDIBLETypical harvestWinter and early spring roots.
Before you plant
These conditions determine whether it will thrive.
Cold hardinessHardy here
Very cold hardy, and cold makes the roots sweeter. No cover needed.
Heat toleranceNeeds afternoon shade
A long, slow crop that needs cool weather. Sow September to November and dig by spring, before roots go woody in the heat.
