PatternBaseCarrot
Daucus carota var. sativus, Apiaceae
Guild Roles
Growing Conditions
Sun
Water
Soil pH
6 – 6.8
Tolerances
Companion Plants
Antagonistic Plants
Carrots and daikon radishes have different rooting patterns and help each other by deterring different pest species.
Watermelon RadishRaphanus sativus WatermelonWatermelon radishes help break up compacted soil for carrots and deter carrot rust fly.
Black RadishRaphanus sativus var. nigerBlack radishes help deter carrot rust fly and root maggots while having different soil depth preferences.
Chinese BroccoliBrassica oleracea var. alboglabraChinese broccoli may release compounds that can affect carrot root development
Red RadishRaphanus sativus RedRoot crops compete for soil space and can interfere with each other's proper root development
BeetBeta vulgarisRoot crops can compete for deep soil nutrients and proper root development space
Uses
Functions
Edible Parts
Common Questions
What zones does Carrot grow in?
Carrot grows in USDA hardiness zones 3a through 10b.
What are good companion plants for Carrot?
Good companions for Carrot include Butterhead Lettuce, Swiss Chard, Oak Leaf Lettuce, Garden Strawberry, Italian Alder.
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