QUESTION: I’d like to grow my own carrots this year, and I’d like to know when to start expecting a harvest. How long will it take me to grow my own carrots? ANSWER: Most carrots take between 50 and 80 days to mature, counting from the date the seed was planted. Some can take … [Read more...]
Why Are My Carrot Seeds Not Germinating?
Question: I thought I planted more carrot seeds. Why are my carrot seeds not germinating? -Sam R. Answer: Carrots and other crops from the carrot family, such as parsnips and parsley, can be very slow to germinate, typically taking two to three weeks before sprouting begins. … [Read more...]
How Do You Get A Carrot Seed?
Question: I want to try and save carrot seeds this season? How do you get a carrot seed? -Tim J. Answer: If you allow a carrot plant to continue growing after the first year, leaving the carrot in the soil, it will come back the second year with a new mission. Instead of … [Read more...]
Can I grow carrots from a carrot?
QUESTION: Can I grow carrots from a carrot? What's the best way to regrow carrots? -Phillip S. … [Read more...]