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Carrot

Daucus carota

Grown for its edible taproot, one of the most widely consumed root vegetables.

Family

Apiaceae

Temperature

15-24°C (absolute 3-30°C)

Rainfall

600-1200mm (absolute 400-4000mm)

Altitude

2600m

Soil pH

5.8-6.8 (absolute 4.2-8.7)

Soil types

Deep loose sandy loam.