Roots and bulbs · Demanding
Short carrot
Daucus carota subsp. sativus
Deep, fine growing medium.
- EC (mS/cm)
- n/a
- pH
- n/a
- Cycle
- moderate
- Difficulty
- Demanding
Sound origin
Daucus carota subsp. sativus
Origin not well established: Vavilov suggested Asia Minor and Central Asia. The first domesticated carrots were purple and yellow; orange came later, in Europe.
Source: Wikipedia
What it provides nutrients
Per 100 g, raw · Carrot, raw
- Rich in vitamin A
- Rich in vitamin B9
% of an adult’s reference intake (EU Regulation 1169/2011). “Source of”: at least 15 % per 100 g, “high in”: at least 30 % (thresholds of EC Regulation 1924/2006).
Key steps
- Choose short or round varieties (Paris Market type).
- Fine, loose, deep growing medium: perlite and coco coir, no coarse pebbles.
- Slow to germinate: keep the surface moist.
- Thin early to leave room for the roots.
In which system?
| Tower | NFT | Growing medium | Kratky |
|---|---|---|---|
Approximate calendar
| Sowing | Mar., Apr., May, June |
| Plants | none |
| Harvest | June, July, Aug., Sept., Oct. |
Garden, patio, balcony: Belgian and northern French climate, earlier farther south. Estimates to adjust with your own dates.
Frequently asked questions
Short carrot in hydroponics: what pH?
No specific range is published for this crop in the Oklahoma State table: we do not force an unverified figure. Start from the common range of 5.5–7.0 and write down your results.
Short carrot in hydroponics: what EC?
Oklahoma State has published no value for this crop. Start low, watch the growth and record your measurements in a log.
Short carrot: which hydroponic system?
Best suited: growing medium (Dutch bucket). Deep, fine growing medium.
Short carrot: when to sow in Belgium?
Indicative window for a garden, patio or balcony in Belgium or northern France: March, April, May, and June. Adjust with your own dates.
- Mon Potager Hydroponique growing benchmarks