How many carrots should i plant

Begin planting carrots as soon as the soil can be worked in the spring. In South Texas, plant carrots any time from July through February. In many South Texas areas, carrots can be grown all winter.

For a fall crop in other areas, plant them in August. Scatter 18 to 20 seeds per foot in the row. Because carrot seeds require 14 to 21 days to sprout, many gardeners mix a few radish seeds, which sprout quickly, with carrot seeds to mark the row. Cover the seeds lightly Fig. Carrots grow best in cool temperatures of early spring and late fall. Night temperatures of 55 degrees F and day temperatures of 75 degrees F are ideal for carrots.

High temperatures cause poorly colored, low-quality carrots. Figure 3. Cover carrot seeds lightly with soil. Before planting carrots, scatter on the soil 1 cup of a complete fertilizer such as for each 10 feet of row to be planted. Use a rake to mix the fertilizer into the soil to a depth of 3 to 4 inches. Once the plants emerge, scatter 2 tablespoons of fertilizer per 10 feet of row beside the plants when the tops are about 4 inches high.

Fertilize again when tops are 6 to 8 inches high if the tops become pale. Water the plants as required to keep the soil moist to about 3 inches deep.

When the carrot tops are 4 inches high, thin the plants to 2 inches apart. Some carrots will be large enough to eat. Thin the carrots to 4 inches apart as they continue to grow.

Overcrowding and rocky soils result in poor quality roots Fig. If radishes were mixed with the carrots, pull and eat them as they mature. Garden Betty is where I write about modern homesteading, farm-to-table cooking, and outdoor adventuring — all that encompass a life well-lived outdoors.

After all, the secret to a good life is Read more ». This is such a useful post! Do you sow seeds and then a week later sow more and so on? Thank you! Wow, thank you for this post! Thanks again!! Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Written by Linda Ly. Here are a few links to help you get started. How much land do you need to feed a family?

How many vegetables do you need to plant for preserving? How much food can you grow in a garden? Samantha April 8, at am. Caitlin Our Natural Heritage April 25, at pm. This was so handy! And all of the photos are just gorgeous! Hpycpnmama April 25, at pm. You are a wealth of information. I'm a beginner at vegetable gardening. My carrots have just broken the soil and we are expecting two nights in the mid to upper 20's.

Hi there, I am thinking about trying container gardening carrots this spring and was wondering if I gave a chance at a decent harvest given my particulars.

I live in southern Saskatchewan. I have chanteray red core seeds good quality and a clearish plastic storage bin I was planning to drill holes in for drainage. I rent so can't plant in-ground but I have a little space in the yard where I can park a container.

However it is a fairly shady yard with very big trees in it. I'd say there is probably only a couple hours of direct sunlight in the space available. Is this still a possibility or am I fighting a losing battle trying to grow carrots in these conditions? The bin should be just fine for Chantenay carrots. You should be able to get two or three rows of them in that size container.

Also be sure to keep the container soil evenly moist—watch the edges especially. The sunlight will be your limiting factor, but carrots are tolerant of partial shade—it will just take them longer to grow to a harvestable size and they may not be as robust as others would. Should I harvest carrot before that? If not, what time is the best time to harvest them?

This is a popular myth with hardly any basis in reality. It's disheartening how much random crap well-meaning folks tell newbies to add to soil. Do we have more videos! Oh, yes, we do indeed! Good Morning, I have just found this site and I love it. It has so much information about plants and gardening. I am brand new to growing vegetables and Im starting in a container on my deck.

I'm re growing carrots after cutting the tops off, can I keep these in large container inside or can i put them outside? Hi Mary, Thank you for your kind words! First, if we understand you correctly and forgive us if not , you are planting the carrot tops? This will grow carrot greens, a sort of edible, delicate garnish.

You can grow carrot tops in water alone. Just put the top or tops in a glass bowl, cut side down. Fill the bowl with an inch or so of water so the top is halfway covered. Place the dish in a sunny windowsill and change the water every day. After the tops grow shoot, plant the tops in soil, careful not to cover the shoots. Harvest the greens to taste. Some people prefer the baby greens; others prefer them fully grown. I live in Burnaby. Ladt frost according to your info was March 28th.

Can I still plant my carrots and radishes? I realize this is probably a dumb question, but in the video he recommends covering the carrots for the life of the crop to prevent carrot flies. If they are constantly covered, how will they receive adequate sunlight? The materials used to cover crops are semi-transparent and come in different thicknesses depending on how much light you wish to let through. When used in an area that gets full sun, enough light still gets through to sustain the plants.

I am not a good 'thinner' and carrots always grow too close together so last year I tried seed tapes. Miracle of miracles. Every carrot was perfect! This year I am using 'pelleted' carrots from Territorial.

Cheaper and in a white organic clay covering. So easy to see and plant Grew carrots with our granddaughter this past year. Your article identified some problems we had, and we will do things different in October; now that we know not to plant them to thick and bury the seed too deep.

Thanks, John.