Carrot
Catalogue Type
Seed Catalogue
Scientific Name
Daucus carota
Family
Apiaceae
Distinguishing Characters
Carrot seeds are tiny and covered with a spiny, hooked, and slightly curved mericarp.
The mericarp contains a characteristic oil which inhibits seed germination, requiring the removal of the mericarp before planting.
The seeds are very small and brownish is colour.
The mericarp contains a characteristic oil which inhibits seed germination, requiring the removal of the mericarp before planting.
The seeds are very small and brownish is colour.