Growing Carrots in your Vegetable Garden

Carrots are a very nutrient-rich vegetable packed with beta carotene, and have been known to help with eyesight issues. Carrots are actually very beautiful when planted, and many people choose to plant them as garden borders. Carrot seeds grow best in mild to moderate temperatures ranging from about 65-75 degrees. They do love full sun and light soil. Plant your carrots about 1/2 inch deep and be sure to remove any rocks or other debris found in the soil. Before planting, add some organic matter to the soil. This will ensure the dirt stays moist which is ideal for healthy carrots. When carrots are young they require about one inch of water per week. When they begin to mature, add some mulch to retain moisture and water the plants less. A tip for healthy carrots is to sprinkle the soil with wood ashes since carrots like a lot of potassium. Many say this will bring about sweeter vegetables.

You an also opt to grow your carrots in containers. They do really well in pots, so find some that are about a foot deep and have plenty of drainage. Again, be sure to add fertilizer or compost of some sort and mulch the top of the pot soil later just as if you were growing them in the ground. The carrots will be ready to harvest once they’ve turned a lovely shade of bright orange. Light, yellowish colored carrots are under ripe and are not ready to be picked. While the plant likes sun, too much sun exposure can cause your carrots to be bitter and could possibly turn them green. Partial shade is the best option as the carrots will get a nice balance of both sun and shade throughout the day. Once you’ve picked your carrots, you’re ready to enjoy a healthy and delicious snack that is great eaten raw or cooked in stews.

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