how to grow carrot

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Today, I will be talking about CARROT

Carrots are a vegetable that most gardeners have success growing. They prefer a sandy soil and grow most readily during the spring and fall season when temperatures are cooler. Plant carrots in long rows in the spring. In warm areas, a second fall planting is possible. Harvest carrots between 70 and 80 days later.

Carrots grow in small gardens and even flower beds, and can accept a little bit of shade as well. Tips on How to Grow Carrots. When you grow carrots, soil surfaces should be cleared of trash, rocks and large pieces of bark. Finer pieces of plant material can be mixed down into the soil for enrichment.

Carrots are a popular root vegetable that’s easy to grow as long as it’s planted in loose, sandy soil.

Planting Carrots:
•Plan to plant seeds outdoors 3 to 5 weeks before the last spring frost date.
•Plant additional seeds every 3 weeks or so for multiple harvests.
•Plant carrot seeds 3 to 4 inches apart in rows. Rows should be at least a foot apart.
•Carrots are slow to germinate. They may take 3 or more weeks to show any signs of life, so don’t panic if your carrots don’t appear right away!
•Keep the soil moist, not wet, but don’t let it dry out, either.
•Carrots are best grown in full sunlight, but can tolerate a moderate amount of shade.

Preparing the Soil:
One of the most important things to consider when growing carrots (and other root vegetables) is the condition of your soil. Follow these guidelines to ensure a healthy carrot harvest:
•Make sure your soil is free of stones. Stones obstruct the path of carrot roots, which can result in a stunted and misshapen crop.
•Till your soil before planting. Carrots need deeply-tilled, loose soil that they can easily push through.
•Use the right type of soil. Carrots grow best in sandy or loamy soil (as opposed clayey or silty soil), so supplement your soil as necessary.
•Avoid using manure or too much fertilizer. Have you ever seen a carrot that has grown “legs” or has forked? Fresh manure, or even recently-applied rotted manure, can cause carrots to fork and send out little side roots. Don’t use it before you plant your carrot seeds.http://tse3.mm.bing.net/th?id=Aa9ef0d119dabb519015a099f658ea478&w=242&h=161&c=7&o=5&pid=1.7