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Carrots
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Sun Full |
pH
6.3-6.7 Ideal Range |
Maturity
60 - 70 days |
- Soil
- Enjoys moist sandy stone free loam soil.
- Planting Time
- About 2 weeks before last frost date.
- Spacing
- Carrots have a poor germination rate
best to plant seeds about 1/2" apart and thin latter on.
- Problems
- Carrot Rust Fly - Can be kept off by covering with row covers before adults can lay their eggs on the plants.
- Wire Worm - Can be kept off by covering with row covers before adults can lay their eggs on the plants.
- Harvest
- Can be harvested at almost any size. Just don't leave them in the ground too long or they will get woody.
- Pollination
- Not Required.
- Seed Information
- 1000 seeds/ounce.
- Watering
- Carrots enjoy moist soil and frequent watering. A good layer of mulch will help maintain evenness in soil moisture.
- Fertilizing
- Avoid heavy Nitrogen fertilizers.
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