Carrot
Daucus carota subsp. sativus
Also known as: Carrot
Cool-season root crop that prefers loose, deep soil. Direct sow only—does not transplant well.
Growing Requirements
Planting Schedule
Direct Sow (Spring)
2–3 weeks before last frost
Fall Sow
10–12 weeks before first frost
Germination
10–21 days
Days to Harvest
60–80 days
Zone Suitability
USDA Hardiness Zones
Zones 3–10
Needs loose, rock-free soil for straight roots. Slow to germinate.
Companion Plants
Good Companions (13)
Onion
Allium cepa
Onion scent masks carrots from carrot rust fly
Confidence: High
Leek
Allium ampeloprasum
Leek scent confuses and deters carrot fly
Confidence: High
Chives
Allium schoenoprasum
Allium scent deters carrot rust fly
Confidence: Medium
Rosemary
Salvia rosmarinus
Strong aromatic scent confuses carrot fly
Confidence: Medium
Sage
Salvia officinalis
Aromatic foliage masks carrot scent from pests
Confidence: Medium
Lettuce
Lactuca sativa
Shades soil surface and retains moisture for carrots
Confidence: Medium
Tomato
Solanum lycopersicum
Compatible root depths; tomato foliage may deter carrot fly
Confidence: Medium
Radish
Raphanus sativus
Radish loosens soil and marks rows for slow-germinating carrots
Confidence: Medium
Garlic
Allium sativum
Allium scent helps mask carrots from carrot fly
Confidence: Medium
Green Bean
Phaseolus vulgaris
Beans fix nitrogen; carrots break soil without competing
Confidence: Medium
Pole Bean
Phaseolus vulgaris
Beans fix nitrogen; compatible root depths
Confidence: Medium
Bell Pepper
Capsicum annuum
Compatible root depths; carrots do not compete with peppers
Confidence: Medium
Jalapeño Pepper
Capsicum annuum
Compatible root depths; no competition
Confidence: Medium