Bacterial Diseases Bacterial leaf spot is caused from Pseudomonas and Xanthomonas spp. pathogens. Early symptoms are yellow areas on leaves and stems that become brown… Read More »Why Are My Carrot Leaves Turning Yellow?
Carrots are cold hardy, but should be planted so they mature before temperatures drop below 20 degrees F. as damage or death can occur. Plantings… Read More »How Cold Is Too Cold For Carrot Seedlings?
Carrot plants do not grow best when they are exposed to too much full sun or sunlight. If your carrots do receive too much direct… Read More »Can Carrots Get Too Much Sun?
Store in a cool, dry place on your countertop or in your pantry (don’t let temperatures get above about 70 degrees F) You can keep… Read More »How Do You Store Carrots In The Pantry?
So, what causes carrots to fork? The problem: Carrots fork because the growing tip of the root has been impeded or damaged by someone or… Read More »What Causes Forked Roots On Carrots?
Store in an airtight container You can prep the carrots however you’d like, but the best way is to hold off on peeling the skin… Read More »Should You Peel Carrots Before Storing In Fridge?
Bumpy carrots are caused by root-knot nematodes. Cracked carrots are caused by a lack of water followed by excessive watering. Forked carrots are caused when… Read More »Why Are There Bumps On My Carrots?
Fresh manure or rotted manure can cause your carrots to grow ‘legs’ or fork out in two. The manure causes the carrots to send out… Read More »Does Manure Make Carrots Fork?
Rocks and clods of dirt in the soil can also be problematic, causing carrot roots to grow crooked or to branch. When you prepare your… Read More »Why Won’T My Carrots Grow Straight?
Why Do Carrots Crack? Root vegetables crack because a sudden influx of water causes the roots to grow rapidly, and the cells swell with water.… Read More »Why Have My Carrots Split Open?