Carrots
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To get long, straight carrots, before planting break up soil, removing any clods and stones or debris as you go so soil is nice and loose.
Likes: Deep, friable soil with good drainage, sunshine.
Dislikes: Being transplanted.
When to plant/sow in zone:
Sow Seed: Sprinkle seeds sparingly along rows of soil.
How to plant: Sow seeds directly into moist soil. Thin seedlings so plants about 5cm apart.
When to harvest: If you want smaller, baby carrots you can pick earlier. Assess the size from the ‘shoulder’ or top of carrot as they peek out of soil.
Pests and diseases: Carrot fly
Suppliers: The Diggers Club, Garden Express
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