![]() ![]() This can be a great way to utilize space as a double or even triple row of carrots can easily be tended from one or either side.Įspecially when young, carrots will need watering every couple of days in the ground or every day in planters/pots. If you are planting multiple rows, space rows at least 6” apart. Firm soil to remove air and water in well. You will thin them later so don’t worry if it is not super uniform. Sprinkle the small carrot seeds quite generously into trench and cover. Adding some sand makes for easy digging and can help prevent issues with soggy soils in wetter climates. ![]() Making your soil slightly more alkaline through adding wood ash or horticultural lime is said to make your carrots extra tasty and also helps keep away soil born pests. Carrots do quite well in poor soils but additions such as bone meal, which helps root development are great. Too much nitrogen in your soil will result in lots of leaves and little carrots, so be careful not to add to much compost or manure. Compacted soil will result in forked, nubby carrots. Our most popular carrot seed.Ĭarrots are a root crop which require deep soil so ensure the soil is softened to at least 10” deep or that your pot you are planting in is at least 12” deep. Roots are delicious raw when they are young and great for cooking in full maturity. Carrots are rich in antioxidants and vitamin A. Carrot is a very British vegetable and Nantes is one of the best for winter storage. ![]()
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