College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the University of Arizona   Water Use in Vegetables: Carrots
Summary:

Carrot production in Arizona has increased significantly during the past five years. Unlike most vegetable crops, carrots can be harvested at different times in the growing cycle depending on size required. Water stress causes carrots to become woody and hard and too much water causes poor color and rot. This publication provides information on how to water carrots. Topics covered are commercial irrigation management and water use by carrots.

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Authors:
 
Edward C. Martin and Donald C. Slack and E. James Pegelow
Date: August 1999