Daucus carota sativa Carrot (Umbelliferae)

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Daucus carota sativa
Carrot
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The Daucus carota sativa plant species is found in A cultivated form of D. carota. It is a member of the Umbelliferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Carrot.

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Latin Name:  Daucus carota sativa
Common Name:  Carrot
Family:  Umbelliferae
Author:  (Hoffm.)Hayek.

Known Hazards:  Carrots sometimes cause allergic reactions in some people[46]. Skin contact with the sap is said to cause photo-sensitivity and/or dermatitis in some people[218].

Mature Height:  1.2   Mature Width:  0.3

Habitat:  Not known in the wild.

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow in situ in succession from early spring to early summer. Do not transplant the seedlings, since this will usually cause damage to the roots and a good crop will not be obtained. Carrot seed needs a well-made seed bed with a fine tilth if good germination is to be achieved. The earliest sowings can be made of an early maturing variety in a cold frame or greenhouse in January or February, this will provide edible roots in late spring. The first outdoor sowings are made as the soil warms up in the spring. Successional sowings can be made until early summer if required. A September sowing in mild areas can provide an early spring supply of young roots, though the plants will often require some protection.

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