Carrot (Daucus carota subsp. sativus 'Sugarsnax 54')

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Sun Requirements
Full Sun
Toxicity
Leaves are poisonous, Other: taproot is edible
Uses
Erosion control, Cut Flower, Dried Flower, Will Naturalize
Wildlife Attractant
Bees, Butterflies
Containers
Not suitable for containers
Flower Color
White
Flower Time
Late spring or early summer, Summer, Late summer or early fall
Flowers
Showy
Life cycle
Biennial
Minimum cold hardiness
Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35)
Plant Habit
Herb/Forb
Plant Height
3 ft. or more
Propagation: Seeds
Sow in situ
Detailed Information

While ‘Sugarsnax 54’ is a cultivar bred for specific qualities, the *species* *Daucus carota* (of which the cultivated carrot is a subspecies) originates from **Central Asia and the Middle East**. More specifically, the region now encompassing **Iran and Afghanistan** is considered the primary center of origin and domestication for carrots.

Therefore, the *ancestral* geographical location is Central Asia/Middle East, but the ‘Sugarsnax 54’ cultivar itself would have been developed in a country with advanced agricultural research. This would likely be in **North America or Europe**.

Not suitable for containers