Life cycle
Biennial; often grown for flowers
Plant identity
Daucus carota
Plant characteristics
Branching stems with finely divided carrot-like foliage and broad, airy umbels of tiny white, pink and burgundy flowers.
Light requirement
Full sun
Growing conditions
Grow in sun with room for flowering stems. Flowering time depends on sowing season and climate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is supplied?
What is supplied?
One packet containing 100 seeds for planting. No mature plant, bulb, corm or cutting is included.
Which plant does the listing describe?
Which plant does the listing describe?
Daucus carota. Branching stems with finely divided carrot-like foliage and broad, airy umbels of tiny white, pink and burgundy flowers.
How should I start the seeds?
How should I start the seeds?
Sow shallowly in prepared, well-drained soil and keep moist during germination. Thin seedlings to avoid overcrowding.
What growing conditions are suitable?
What growing conditions are suitable?
Grow in sun with room for flowering stems. Flowering time depends on sowing season and climate.
Will every seedling match the illustration?
Will every seedling match the illustration?
Sold as ornamental flower seed, not as a root-vegetable variety. Do not use the image to identify edible wild plants.
Is the image a photograph of the actual seed lot?
Is the image a photograph of the actual seed lot?
No. It is an AI-generated representative botanical illustration, not seed-lot or parent-plant evidence. Actual seedling appearance and development vary.