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Carrot 'SUN 255'

Daucuscarota

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Family
Apiaceae (ay-pee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Daucus (DO-kus)
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Species
carota (kar-OH-tuh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
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Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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An early hybrid Imperator type from Sunseeds (Nunhem). Used primarily for processing.

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