Must-Have Carrot Companion Plants for the Best Harvest

Root vegetables are enjoyable to grow because you never quite know what you’re going to get—some carrots can create some pretty unique shapes as they mature!

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Carrots represent almost every color of the rainbow. Also, if you let their lovely, airy, leafy tops flower, you won’t believe the display! We’ll cover the best carrot companion plants, and explain how they work together.

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5 Best Carrot Companion Plants

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Working Together to Avoid Carrot Pests

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What You Should Avoid When Planting Carrots

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Getting Started & Planting Carrots

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