The ULTIMATE Carrot Guide from Seed to Harvest | Sowing, Growing, Harvesting
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- Опубліковано 8 гру 2020
- Carrots can be a little tricky, especially if you're growing in warmer climates like zone 9 or 10. We're located in San Diego, but we've learned a few things that will help you have a successful carrot harvest!
Carrots, like any other vegetable seed crops, need to have moisture to germinate. For the best germination rates, be sure to keep the soil moist during the entire process which can be tricky in hot or dry climates. Side note: if you are planting in raised beds or containers, thoroughly water all the way through the container or raised bed prior to planting.
Sow your seeds directly into the soil, which should be light enough to allow the seeds and root to grow (they should have at least 10" of soil). Be sure to amend your soil with compost; doing so will help retain moisture and provide nutrients. Plant the seeds into a shallow furrow made with a rake or your hands. Place seeds in the furrow and lightly mist the seed. Do not water with a hard spray, and then cover the seed with ¼” of finely sifted soil. Carrots are sometimes slow to germinate so check for moisture in your soil often.
After your carrots have germinated and start to grow, you'll have to thin them. This is never fun, but it's worth it! If you don't thin them at this stage, the plants will compete with each other, and you will end up with spindly carrots that will be prone to breaking.
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I’ve had luck covering them with cardboard until they germinate. Then give them a light water every day and have had great success! Thanks for growing SoCal seeds for us and all your growing knowledge ❤️🌱
Carrot microgreens (aka thinned seedlings) are a tasty addition to green salads, added to tabbouleh or as a garnish on top of soups. They also make cute bite size treats for chickens! Mine love them.
Yum!
Love your shirt 😆 n thanks for the video
This is my first year growing carrots in zone 9, I planted a 30x3 foot row and not one germinated lol thanks for these tips I’ll be trying them in September thanks!!!!
Loved the information 😊
Hope it helps! Let us know how your carrot grow with our tricks.
I love your videos and I love your seeds even more. Thanks for all you do! Going to order carrots 🥕 now ....
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New sub! I’ve been binge watching all your vids and I’m excited to start my first garden. I’ve been looking for someone in SoCal for tips on gardening. 🧑🌾 🪴 thank you for this channel.
What?!?! We have never had a binge watcher before :) So happy all our work is helpful!
Thank you for sharing all of your garden knowledge and tips with us!
You are welcome
I love you and your video
Thank you!
I'll have been a bit north in the Carmel area by the time I try this out, but it's phenomenal. It definitely seems to be the kind of vegetable I can start with off the bat. Thank you. Look forward to trying out some of your seeds too. Thanks.
I'll have been a bit north in the Carmel area by the time I try this out, but it's phenomenal. It definitely seems to be the kind of vegetable I can start with off the bat. Thank you. Look forward to trying out some of your seeds too.
Thanks for all the great information you put out. I'm currently growing Shin Kuroda carrots (zone 10a) and used a similar germination process with vermiculite, in grow bags. Your baby carrot second thinning method though is smart and something I'll definitely try when they get there. Thanks again!
Great! Keep us in the loop!
What cover cloth are you using?
Brijette,
How cold hearty are the carrots? It gets cold up here in victorville area. Zone 9a /9b
If I germinate indoors what liquid fertilizer would I use that doesn't smell like fish? Thanks I'll definitely order some carrot seeds
They will grow outdoors fine. They actually do not grow well in warm soil. You also can use row cover to protect them. Have you started yours yet?
Wonderful video! I have tried the plywood method, but I got a mass of rolie-polies hiding under and they ate all my baby plants. Any recommendations for that problem?
You can use sluggo.
Great information. Could you share what your watering system is and how often?
Yes! We use drip tape. Drip irrigation works well too. It's hard to say how often. That depends on your climate, soil and many other factors. We are watering 1x week now with cool temperatures. In the summer we water daily. Hope that helps!
Do you remove the row cover fabric after they germinate (assuming it's not really hot out)?
Yes, you can. It's just there to give that bit of extra protection against the elements.
Great video! What was that stuff you covered the carrots with?
Vermiculite. You can use finely shifted soil too.
@@SanDiegoSeedCompany Can you use vermiculite for other plants to help them get started?
😁😊🌿🥕 much thnks!
You are welcome!
Ultimately, what is a good spacing, if you’re trying to get bigger carrots? Any harm in trying to more carefully plant them at a regular spacing, if you have the space and patience? I have two kinds of carrot seeds from you - Black Nebula and Juwarot. Looking forward to trying to grow them. Thanks!
The more space you give, the bigger they’ll get since they aren’t fighting over nutrients and water amongst each other. It’s a balance between a few big carrots and a lot of smaller carrots. Make a decision based on the amount of space you have. 3-4in for the final thinning will work well.
Just purchased seeds from you guys! How often will you water the seeds/seedlings? Do you not water again until you see it sprout? Do you have any success transplanting carrots? I’ve had seedlings in the past eaten by bugs from direct sowing.
I’m in LA by the way.
Hi there! You want seeds to remain moist, so water as often as needed to make that happen. We have transplanted carrots but it is time consuming. You can use Sluggo for pill bugs. Treat the area before you plant. Follow instructions on the bottle.
I refuse to grow carrots without planting alliums next to them...haha. It’s one of the companion plantings that actually works for me and I swear by it. I’ll even buy scallions just to stick them in between my carrot rows. If I try to plant them alone, they get hoovered by bugs the moment they germinate. I’m in SD zone 10a...try it! Hope it helps!
Any tip on fertilizer?
A liquid organic fertilizer will work fine if you need it.
@@SanDiegoSeedCompany how do you know if you need a fertilizer
Best time to seed in San Diego is March / April ?
We can grow them year round here, but they're easier in the cool season (especially when we're getting rain in Nov-Feb)
I here compost compost compost constantly. However, I don’t have my own compost pile. Where can I buy (or order) good compost in San Diego? I just ordered more seeds from San Diego Seed Co. yesterday.
Yes compost is key! You can get compost from the miramar greenery. www.sandiego.gov/environmental-services/miramar/greenery
I recommend you join our Facebook group for zone 9 and 10 growers. We post tons of information about growing in San Diego. It’s called Zone 9 and 10 Urban Farmers.
Is there a similar resource for Orange County??
I don't buy it, and never will.
If the carrots are in the earth, why thin em out?
I mean, it's not like their roots need the space seeing that it's unlimited, right?
"Nutrient quanity"
Now there's the real culprit. 🧐
Enjoyed your work! 😉
Again, I ain't buying it!
If you don’t thin them, they are very small.