If you’re looking to grow your own veggies to get your five a day straight from the garden, then carrots are the perfect ...

While not all varieties of carrots work as well in pots, there are several that grow extremely well in pots and that can deliver you a great harvest of your own carrots. Growing carrots in pots UK ...

Carrots and parsnips grow best in light, sandy soil so if your soil is heavy clay, stony, chalky or doesn't drain particularly well, concentrate on the maincrop, short-root types which cope better ...

It's not difficult to save seeds from carrots that you've planted but there are a few things you should know before preparing ...

If the carrot roots can't easily grow unobstructed, it can lead to stunted and misshapen crops. Avoid fixing the soil with nitrogen-rich material such as manure and fertiliser, which can cause ...

Crisp, sweet, and healthy, carrots are an excellent staple for your home kitchen garden. Once you feel comfortable growing them, the next exciting venture is to save seeds from your veggies.

The type of carrot seeds you select will greatly influence the success of your harvest. Various varieties are suited to ...

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