Vegetables

Carrots enjoy a pH of 6.0 to 6.5. They do not grow robustly in very acidic soil or soil that is too rich in nitrogen.… Read More »Do Carrots Like Acidic Soil?

Carrots get on well with a wide variety of vegetables – peas, lettuce, rosemary, onions, sage and tomatoes. Just keep them away from dill. Celery… Read More »What Is Best To Plant With 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?

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 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?

Soil for Container Carrots You should use the best potting soil you can muster. It should be loose, but not sandy. Good compost mixed with… Read More »Is Potting Mix Good For Carrots?

Carrots do not like to have their roots disturbed. Sow 1/4 inch deep, 2 to 3 inches apart in rows 1 foot apart. What happens… Read More »How Close Can Carrots Be Planted Together?

You can use tomato feed on plants that grow fruits and vegetables. But you may not get the best results using it on other plants… Read More »Can I Use Tomato Feed On Carrots?

Re: Growing carrots in same place As you’ve had no evidence of carrot root fly at all, then you should be fine to grow them… Read More »Can You Grow Carrots In The Same Bed Every Year?

For small carrot seeds to germinate, the soil mustn’t form a hard crust on top; cover with a layer of fine sand, vermiculite, or compost… Read More »What Do You Cover Carrot Seeds With?