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Carrots

Carrots 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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