Question: I thought I planted more carrot seeds. Why are my carrot seeds not germinating? -Sam R. Answer: Carrots and other crops from the carrot family, such as parsnips and parsley, can be very slow to germinate, typically taking two to three weeks before sprouting begins. … [Read more...]
How do you grow carrots in a raised bed?
Question: I have a little bit of space in my raised bed for a small vegetable. How do you grow carrots in a raised bed? -Beth T. Answer: If you have heavy clay based soil in your garden, it’s a good idea to build a raised bed for growing your carrots and other root … [Read more...]
How Do You Get A Carrot Seed?
Question: I want to try and save carrot seeds this season? How do you get a carrot seed? -Tim J. Answer: If you allow a carrot plant to continue growing after the first year, leaving the carrot in the soil, it will come back the second year with a new mission. Instead of … [Read more...]
9 Mistakes Gardeners Make When Growing Cabbage
By Jennifer Poindexter Do you like to eat cabbage? It seems to be a vegetable that people either embrace or have a deep aversion to. If you fall under the category of “embracing cabbage,” you’re in the right place. I’m not only going to encourage you to keep eating this … [Read more...]
Is 6 Hours of Sun Enough for a Vegetable Garden?
QUESTION: Is 6 hours of sun enough for a vegetable garden? There aren’t any parts of my property that are sunnier. — Michael S. ANSWER: You’re in luck! There are many vegetables you can grow in six hours of sunlight. Six hours of direct sunshine each day qualifies … [Read more...]
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