Carrot Seeds

A great and tasty addition to your kitchen garden, Carrots are one of the most popular vegetables grown in vegetable patches and it's because they produce a delicious, sweet crop, and they are really easy to grow!

Although it may seem hard to believe, Carrots are so versatile they even come in a range of colours, including purple, orange and white. We have a wide range of Carrot seeds so we're sure we'll have to perfect variety for you. Our collection includes purple sun seeds, carrot silvano and so much more.

Carrot seeds are great as early crops can be sown indoors as early as March, so you'll have your first harvest of Carrots by June. The harvest period for Carrots is around three to four months.

At The Vegetable Seed Company, all of our seeds are high quality and we only stock the best varieties of each vegetable. Browse our range of seeds below.

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The Best Time to Plant Carrot Seeds

On your seed packet, it will tell you the exact best time to sow carrot seeds, but early varieties will need to be sown from February to March and covered with a fleece. If the variety you choose is a later one, it will be sown in April to early July.

Carrot Fly (Carrot Root Fly) Resistant

Carrot fly, also known as carrot root fly, is a common pest that can cause significant damage to carrot crops and other root vegetables. These insects lay their eggs at the base of the plants, and once hatched, the larvae burrow into the roots, causing tunnels and making the carrots inedible. One way to detect an infestation is by the appearance of carrot flowers, which can be a sign of stress in the plants.

Recognising Infestation

If your carrots are suffering with this disease, you'll see some physical damage like small tunnels and holes in the roots. Plants may appear weak or stunted and leaves become yellow and wilted.

Preventing Infestation

Choosing seeds with a disease resistance is the best way to significantly reduce the risk of infestation. Flyaway, Sytan, and Resistafly are examples of carrot seed varieties known for their resistance to carrot fly.

Avoid planting carrots in the same spot year after year. Rotating the crops disrupts the life cycle of the carrot fly.

Sow seeds early in the season to avoid peak carrot fly periods. Thin seedlings carefully to avoid the scent that attracts flies.

You can also use physical barriers to protect carrots, this could be a fleece to cover the crops to prevent the insects from laying eggs near the plants.

Planting strong-scented herbs such as rosemary, sage, or onions near carrots can help deter carrot flies.Remove and destroy any infected plants immediately to prevent the spread of larvae to healthy roots.

Planting carrots in raised beds, containers or window boxes can sometimes reduce the risk of carrot fly, as the flies typically hover close to the ground.

How to Sow Carrot Seeds

Carrots prefer a loose, well drained soil in a sunny patch of the garden. Work in well-rotted compost or manure to improve soil texture and fertility, but avoid fresh manure as it can cause forking.

Sow the seeds really thinly as a depth of about 6 mm and keep around 30 cm in between rows. Once the seeds have been sown, lightly water them to keep the soil moist, but not waterlogged. Until the seeds germinate, continue to ensure the soil is kept moist. It's best to use a fine mist to avoid moving the seeds.

Carrots are typically ready to harvest 70-80 days after sowing, but this can vary by variety.