How to Grow and Care for Wild carrot

Wild carrot, also known as Bird's nest, Bishop's lace, Carrot weed, Devil's plague

Wild carrot is an undemanding plant that typically thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, closely mimicking its natural habitat. Special care should be taken not to overwater, as wild carrot is drought-tolerant and excessive moisture can lead to root rot. Monitoring for pests such as carrot flies is important to maintain the health of wild carrot. Overall, it is considered an easy plant to care for, suitable for novice gardeners.

Watering schedule: Twice per week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Wild carrot

Toughness	Medium
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Biennial, Annual, Perennial
Watering Schedule	Twice per week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil pH	5.5-6.5
Planting Time	Mid spring, Late spring, Early summer, Mid summer
Hardiness Zones	3-9

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Varieties of Wild carrot

Wild carrot 'Eskimo'

Wild carrot 'Eskimo' is a Wild carrot cultivar that has lacy deep green foliage and very bright orange colored roots. The name Eskimo indicates the hardiness of this plant. Gardeners favor this cultivar as the strong foliage makes it easier to pull them from the ground. The roots also retain their flavor through summer and autumn and store well.

Wild carrot 'Dara'

Wild carrot 'Dara' is a Wild carrot cultivar, famous for its highly ornamental tiny flowers, gathered in umbrella-like clusters and held on a tall, upright stem. While the parent plant can have white flowers only, the cultivar's flowers can be pink and purple as well. Wild carrot 'Dara' is widely used as a cut flower.

Wild carrot 'Sweet Candle'

Wild carrot 'Sweet Candle' produces large clusters of white flowers from June to September, attracting beneficial insects like ladybugs and lacewings. Careful identification is crucial, as it closely resembles some poisonous plants, such as Poison Hemlock.

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Wild carrot typically emerges as a striking biennial. In its first year, it forms a rosette of finely textured, pinnately divided leaves up to 8 inches (20 cm) long. The second-year growth includes a stout, branched stem topped by umbrella-like clusters of small white flowers, each cluster measuring 3-4 inches (7.5-10 cm) across. Upon closer examination, a single dark purplish flower can often be found at the center of these clusters. The plant can reach heights of 3-4 feet (about 1 meter), with flowers blooming from late spring to early fall.