Gardening, Farming, Garden Tips
Tips for Planting and Growing Carrots
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Guide to Growing Carrots:
- The best soil temperature for carrots is between 55 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Till your soil to a depth of 10 inches – remove all rocks, stones and hardened soil clumps.
- Add compost and sandy topsoil if your soil is not loose as the carrots will grow deep into the ground.
- Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep and 3 inches apart in a row (rows are best when 1 foot apart from another). Try to sow the seeds as evenly as possible to avoid the seeds growing together.
- Water lightly but frequently – the soil should be consistently moist to avoid a hard crust on the top layer. Consider covering the top layer of soil with fine sand or sifted compost to prevent a hard crust from forming – carrots require damp soil and the extra sand/compost helps hold moisture.
- The carrots should begin to emerge 15-25 days after planting!
- Our Favorite Recipe – Grilled Carrots
