Carrot plant seeds

Common name: Carrot plant • Scientific name: Daucus carota • A root plant from the Apiaceae family, benefiting from its root in the soil. It is biennial, and the more reddish the carrot, the more it indicates an increased content of carotene, which the body needs about 5 to 1 milligrams daily. Uses and benefits: • The carrot root is one of the widespread foods worldwide, with a sweet delicious taste, and it has many health benefits. • Carrot leaves are a good feed for livestock. Native homeland: • North Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia, from where it spread to all parts of the world. Suitable climatic conditions and soil for cultivation: • Carrots are grown in moist, moderate, well-drained soil that is loose and clean, free of stones. It is not cultivated in hard soil because germination is delayed, production is weak, and the roots are irregular. Moderate sunlight is preferred. Method of cultivation: • Carrots propagate through seeds, which are preferably soaked in water before planting. They are planted in heavy soils at a depth of 1.5 cm, while in light soils, they are planted at a depth of 2 cm. It is essential to prepare the soil well before planting. The carrot plant takes about 2-4 months to mature. It is not cultivated from seedlings because that makes the roots irregular.