White Carrot Seeds

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Variety closest to the wild carrot, with a squat, less regular root and a flavor reminiscent of parsnip.

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White Carrot

White Carrot has the same color as the original wild carrot, with a squat, less regularly shaped root compared to orange varieties, with a flavor slightly reminiscent of parsnip.

The White Carrot Plant

Botanical name Daucus carota, family Apiaceae. It is the variety closest in appearance and flavor to the wild carrot from which all the colorful varieties grown today are derived.

How to Sow White Carrot

Sow from March to July, directly in the field, in rows 25-30 cm apart, burying seeds about 1 cm deep.

How to Grow White Carrot

It prefers loose, well-drained soil free of stones. Thin out leaving 4-5 cm between plants, to encourage regular root development.

Compared to orange varieties it has a lower sugar content, but is rich in minerals that give it a stronger, more distinctive flavor.

Tips for Growing White Carrot

Regular watering helps limit the natural tendency toward irregular shape typical of this variety, favoring more uniform roots.

Diseases and Pests of White Carrot

Like other carrots, it is prone to carrot fly and root rot in case of waterlogging; good crop rotation prevents most issues.

Properties of White Carrot

Lacking the colored pigments of other varieties, it is still rich in vitamin C and minerals, with a lower calorie content compared to sweeter orange carrots.

Nutritional Values of White Carrot (per 100 g)

  • Calories: 35 kcal
  • Protein: 0.8 g
  • Fat: 0.2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 7.2 g
  • Fiber: 2.6 g
  • Vitamin C: 9.3 mg
  • Potassium: 300 mg