Row By Row Garden Show

Carrots come in all shapes and sizes. From the small Chantenay type to the long, straight Imperator type carrot; will they grow in your garden? We’re reviewing what types of carrots work best in what specific types of soils, and how to be successful growing carrots this season! GET DIRTY! So, are you growing the right carrots for your soil type? Tips For Growing Carrots: The Right Carrots For Your Soil Type You need a sunny spot, with plenty of organic matter, free of weeds, clumps, debris, and rocks. Your soil should have good drainage. Fine tilth is the desired consistency. 2 weeks prior to planting: Add complete organic fertilizer work soil every couple of daysbegin watering to condition the soil. Water before you mark off your rows.  Plant ¼ inch deep.  Very Shallow, cover with soil and water gently. Keep soil moist until seeds germinate (usually 10-20 days) Moist throughout the germination process.  Carrots take longer than most crops to germinate. Thin out in Stages, weed regularly, and