The nutrition of carrots has a large influence on the growth and development and importantly on carrot quality. Several key nutrients are involved but none… Read More »Which Nutrient Is Most Important For Carrot Crop?
Carrots grow well in deep containers of multi-purpose compost, so are a great crop if you have limited space. Can I grow vegetables in multi-purpose… Read More »Can I Use Multi-Purpose Compost For Carrots?
Plant carrots in loose, well-drained soil that has a good mixture of clay and sand. Is potting soil good for carrots? One of the advantages… Read More »What Is The Best Soil Mix For Carrots?
Carrots and other root crops need a well-drained soil, categorized as sandy loam or loamy sand on the triangle. Can I use play sand for… Read More »What Sand Is Best For Carrots?
Tomatoes benefit from carrots, too. Carrots aerate the soil around the roots of the tomato plants, allowing more air and water to reach the roots.… Read More »Can You Grow Tomatoes With Carrots?
What Temperature is Too Hot for Carrots? Anything over 85°F (29°C) is too hot for carrots. As cool weather crops, they prefer cool temperatures in… Read More »How Hot Can Carrots Tolerate?
“Fig Newtons” are the most popular variety (fig rolls filled with fig paste). They are produced by an extrusion process. Their distinctive shape is a… Read More »Are There Any Figs In Fig Newtons?
Take a small stick and make a 1/4-inch-deep hole in the soil of each tube. Put four seeds of your favorite carrot variety in the… Read More »How Do You Grow Carrots In Toilet Paper Rolls?
Your container should be a minimum of 12 inches deep, to accommodate root growth. It’s really up to you, and how much space you have… Read More »What Is The Smallest Container You Can Grow Broccoli In?
In Africa it is estimated that an average of 2,900 people are killed by hippos each year. While many of us might draw the conclusion… Read More »Are Hippos More Deadly Than Sharks?