Carrot
Daucus carota
- Days to harvest
- 70–80 days
- Sunlight
- 5–7 hours/day
- Watering
- 1–1 per day
- Plant spacing
- 8 cm
- Minimum container size
- 30cm deep × 25cm wide
- Container-friendly
- 2 plants per container
- Estimated yield
- 100 kg / 100m²
- Life span
- annual
Climate Requirements
- Ideal temperature
- 25-32 °C
- Annual rainfall
- 1500-2500 mm
- Humidity
- 60-80%
- Heat tolerance
- moderate
- Drought tolerance
- moderate
Soil & Planting
Planting method
Direct seeding or transplanting
Soil requirements
Well-drained fertile soil
Companion Plants
- Red Onionstrong
Classic companion pair: onion repels carrot rust fly; carrot repels onion fly
- Spring Onionstrong
Allium scent masks carrot from carrot rust fly; different root zones avoid competition
- Lettucemoderate
Lettuce shades soil to retain moisture for carrots; carrots break soil for lettuce roots
- Rosemarymoderate
Rosemary repels carrot rust fly with strong aromatic oils
- Garden Peamoderate
Peas fix nitrogen that feeds carrots; different root zones complement each other
- Radishstrong
Radish marks slow-germinating carrot rows and loosens soil; harvested before carrots need space
Plants to Avoid Nearby
- Parsley
Both Apiaceae family sharing same pest pool (carrot rust fly); adjacent planting concentrates pest pressure
Common Pests & Diseases
Common pests
Safety Notes
Root vegetable absorbs soil contaminants. Use clean, uncontaminated growing media. Observe 14-day PHI for soil-applied pesticides. Wash and peel before consumption. Organic cultivation recommended.
Market Demand
Moderate local demand
Regional Notes
Suitable for Malaysian urban gardens
Sources
- Vegetable Growing Guide for Malaysia — DOA Malaysia · Last reviewed: 2026-04-12
Category: Root Vegetables