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Carrot 'Sweet Sunshine'

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)
Patent Information

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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
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Madison, Wisconsin

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rebecca101
Madison, WI (Zone 5a) | December 2004 | negative

This is a small, pale yellow carrot with very bland flavor. There are many better varieties of carrots out there, for color, size, textur...Read More

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Farmerdill
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | May 2004 | neutral

A bright yellow root 6-7 inches long, shaped like a Danvers half long.

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