Thanks for doing this follow up and for always being so detailed on your videos. Will be great to see the difference between doing each for spring vs fall planting considering the different conditions, if you decide to do it again.
I might try that sand and seed mix and sprinkle them more spread out. I did the presprouting one year but mine all looked like elves with their legs crossed.
This was an awesome experiment! Carrots seem to be the one crop that everyone does differently and you actually took the time to test all these different methods! Great work:) I used a double layer of row fabric to cover the soil over my carrot bed this spring and got very fast, consistent germination (within a week). I'm trying it again right now to see if I'll be as lucky mid-summer.
Please do it for fall harvest! I planted with the board this spring, but didn't thin we'll. I'd love to see more as I live in Dayton and love your videos
It makes a lot of sense to me that germination would have been slowed under a board or cardboard in the spring. They're great methods for keeping your seeds from drying out when planting in summer for a fall harvest, but in the spring they're contraindicated because the soil is still thawing, and covering it up will slow the thawing process. Thanks for making this video! It was a lot of fun seeing the results of your experiment.
Omgoodness 😅 one more to add to the list. I’m going to try seeding them in the mini soil blocks and placing them out at first sight of germination. Seeding that way is therapeutic somehow. 😂 Worth a try.
@@GrowfullywithJenna I have three sizes of the Ladbrooke blockers. I’ve used the mini 20 (3/4”) and the 5 (1.5”) the most in the past few years. Now, there are the swift blockers. 😭 Won’t be able to justify those for a while!! 😅 I have had great success with them. This past winter I invested in the Epic pots and trays. The root systems I got from them were top notch! It’s been so much fun getting back into seed starting and trying out different methods.
Excellent information. Carrots can be very difficult just to get to germinate. I have experimented myself over the years. One thing will share that seems to really make a difference is soaking your seeds in luke warm water for an hour or two before sewing them. I have also found that if you drain them, spread out on a paper towel and then cover with another paper towel it makes them easier to sew and seperates the seeds out. I have found this method improves germination by at least 60%. The other thing i have learned is there are a million different brands of seed out there but quality makes a difference with carrots the higher quality seeds are more consistent. Most other garden seeds ive not noticed that much difference but it does with carrots. Feel free to share this information with your viewers.
I suspect the idea came from the fact that many other types of small seeds are mixed with sand to make broadcast sowing easier (wild flowers are the main example I can think of).
Excellent video Jenna. I have used the board method for years along with thinning, its worked well for me. I also soak my seed for about 4 hours. Sow and then sift about 1/8 inch of very fine soil covering the seed, water, and then placing a 1x6 centered over each row.The key for carrots is having the perfect soil/compaction and the bed/soil as level as humanly possible. I generally grow my carrotts in 24" x "48" raised beds that are 12" high. The smaller bed makes it easier for me to sow and thin.
Wanted to add that I believe a lot of gardeners mistakenly believe their having germination issues when they are floating their seeds to the edge of their beds when they water early on. I only see germination issues in the heat of mid summer
Just saw your video about spacing carrots. I'm terrible at thinning my carrots, and they always grow weird because they are too close together. Last year, I 3d printed tall soil block makers. I planted my carrots inside in soil blocks, and about two weeks after they sprouted, I transplanted them to the garden with the appropriate spacing. Making the soil blocks was time-saving since my carrots didn't need to be thinned. I didn't experience any transplant shock with them.
Thanks Jenna, sowed carrot seed earlier today zone 5, central Iowa and covered with a single layer of burlap and then covered real lightly with Little Bluestem straw. I think that I will have good results. We shall see. Your carrot sowing trial was interesting. Keep up the great work/fun Jenna!
Wonderfully informative trial. I live in semi-desert where it's common to see dry hot weather with temperatures more than 40C (105F). In mid July, I thoroughly soak my soil before planting carrots, make a shallow furrow, cover the seeds with thin vermiculite, run a sprayer over the furrows then cover with plywood. When the seeds germinate, I remove the plywood then use a timer to spray them for about one minute three times a day: 11:00, 14:00 and 17:00. They also get watered thoroughly for about 15 minutes every second day at 05:00, along with the other veggies in my raised beds. Tender carrot seedlings are difficult to mulch effectively so I will apply mulch lightly between rows and increase the mulch as they mature and after thinning. I too find thinning carrots is tedious, no matter how careful I am with sowing the seeds. I'd love to see you continue these tests and maybe you will find a more efficient way to minimize the amount of thinning required. Love your channel and love your trials. Always credible, creative and informative. Thank you.
I'll stop whining about having to water them every other day now 😆! Definitely much trickier to get them to germinate in your climate.- using a timer is a smart choice!
So interesting Jenna. Thanks for doing such a detailed trial! My spring sown carrots in new hampshire are just coming in, direct seeded between late march and mid April. I love the taste of fresh carrots! Especially in the fall and early winter after a light frost. I plan to to plant those carrots this week.
I would love to see a summer carrot planting test. I live in the desert and it's pretty much always hot and dry here. My guess is that the wood board would probably be most successful.
I found your different methods for planting carrots very interesting. I am interested in seeing the results of using these methods in the summer planting. You do an excellent job of describing the procedures for this novice gardener. I am hopeful that I will actually be able to grow carrots this year. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Would love to see a summer version of this. Curious when you'd plant as I am hoping to plant my next set of carrots and am unsure of when to plant in southwest Ohio.
Love watching your tests... especially when the results are so clear. I just sowed some carrot seeds recently... I might have to try your approach for some of the remaining seeds.
I have some short day carrots I’m getting ready to try using the corn starch method. Thanks for the tips! I just want to experiment and see what happens . 👩🌾
I’ve never grown carrots before, but always wanted to. After watching your video, I decided to use the board method, I believe it worked very well, I have many carrots, and they’re almost ready to pick. I would love to see that video for the fall carrots. Thank you.
We love your dedication and the stylish carrot crunching with which you end your vid! Next time are you maybe going to mix sand and seed and cornstarch? All three together!
While the results did not show you a clear winner like you had hoped, they were interesting. Yes, please run this test on your fall carrots. I usually just use cardboard and am curious whether I should switch it up next year.
I also found the cornstarch sowed too thickly. Although maybe too many seeds per qty or thin gel-and saved seeds that were still sticky… take the time to hand sow. I did cover mine with frost cloth as much for moisture and some early spring heat retention as keep the birds out-this worked well!
Some folks pointed out that I should not have cut the hole in my cornstarch gel bag so big… not sure if it will completely remedy my issues with it, but I’m going to try!
Thanks Jenna. Good info. I'm sure I'm not alone in saying that my carrot germination really needs to improve! My spotty success rates are disheartening.
I was excited to see the results. I watched the 1st video and actually tried the cornstarch method, I have a thick bunch of carrots. I should have thinned more but I want to see my granddaughters eyes when they start pulling them. Next I'm trying the board method. Thank you and yes another video please. 😊
I enjoyed seeing your experiment outcomes. Thinning, for me is always a job I don't like. Jeff, from the Ripe Tomato Farm channel just snips the unwanted carrot tops as they germinate and lets the stronger ones continue growing. I might try that method next season. Have you ever seen his videos? He is in north western Canada. You have great content as does he. For viewers like me it is the best of both worlds! You are both pros! Take care Jenna!
Nice! I only do summer planting since the only use for carrots in my house is my wife's birthday carrot cake 😆 I always use the board trick. Works lime a champ in the dry heat!
I love all your tests. I grew carrots for the 1st time by winter sowing and they actually grew really well! I used a large white vinegar jug that was probably 1.5 gallons, so I was able to get my soil level higher than a milk jug
Love this follow up video!!! And very interesting regarding the results!! We are in zone 8a in NC so planting a fall crop of carrots is in my future 😊. Because we have a small family I plan on growing in succession and I’ll carefully sew my rows. Thank you for being a fantastic teacher 😊
Cool experiment. Do your kids enjoy the gardening, I have introduced our 3 and 4 year old grandsons to sowing seeds and transplanting. Good potato harvest, green beans turned out well, I will have to check out a few ears next week, but think the first of sweet corn might be ready, so dry here in SW mo the grasshoppers are starting to damage some of the crop. zone 6b
Out of all the methods you tested, you didn't try the one that we have found to work best for us in terms of both getting good germination rates, and getting the seeds spaced properly to avoid excessive thinning later. Use pelletized seeds. Ever since we discovered pelletized seeds for carrots, it has been a total game changer. The pellets are bright white, making them easier to see on the soil, they are larger and easier to more accurately place with the preferred spacing as you sow. I highly recommend trying pelletized seeds if you reproduce this test. We cover ours with a board, or burlap, as in your test, and both methods have worked great. Thanks for all the great content!
Fantastic experiment and thanks for recording it. I am soon to plant fall carrots and I am thinking shady and keep water nearby. :) Have a good one Jenna.
@@GrowfullywithJenna Right?We've our kohlrabi and rutabaga rolling. Taters planted, second run on cukes and beans. Heck, I am even trying a second run on corn. Either it does or doesn't. Just seed. :)
That was a great experiment. I am thinking about thinning my carrots now. They are way too think but UGH I really don't want to. I would love to see this experiment for summer-fall planting. Thanks for all your great videos.
Thank you for showing your test. This is my first year having a garden. Last year was all about compost 😊 I planted carrots and thined them when they were 1 1/2 inch tall. So far so good but I'm late. I think your zone is close to mine. So keep the videos coming 👍
I would be interested in seeing what happens for your summer sowing. I just sowed carrots and it was hot and dry and I made the furrow, sowed the seed, watered them in (didn't cover them with soil, just let the water move some soil over them) and put cardboard over them. They germinated really quickly (a few days). I was surprised and pleased.
I would definitely like to see another test. I plan to plant carrots in my cold frame for winter harvest. Love your videos. Thanks for all your work and knowledge sharing.
Please do a summer carrot germination test. It’s hard germinating carrots in summer even here in the cooler Pacific Northwest. Thank you so much for these tests, super interesting to see your results!
Yes, please, try this for fall planting! I just tried the board method and underestimated how often I would need to water here in dry CA. I can see having more success with mini-greenhouses but would prefer a method without any additional purchases. Thanks, Jenna!
I always figured putting seed into any kind of mixture wouldn't be helpful. I'm looking forward to thinner paper. I went to Dollar Tree and bought some really thin tp, made seed tape and put it away for safe keeping from my cats. I'm still looking and hopefully will find it😂❤😅
Yes, I'd be interested in seeing the difference in methods in a summer planting. Never tackled a fall planting of carrots yet, but I'm going to try this month. Thanks for sharing!
Typically for my summer plantings, I have good results thoroughly saturating the soil after planting and covering with a board! When I don't do this, the seed often does not germinate. I'm really curious to see how these results will change with the summer planting.
That was fantastic! I have read so many of these different techniques and seen various YT vids on one or another, but never an actual test like this. Very helpful content!
Definitely would like to see this again for the fall. My carrots are a bit behind in their growth. But I also planted later than you, per my growing zone. I also tried growing in a grow bag because I have not had very good luck growing in ground. I would like to try another round in a grow bag for the fall.
It has been so hot and dry, I am surprised anything is growing, lol. All of my seed tape failed miserably, just too hot, even with shade cloth. Pre germinating some more carrots, hopefully they can hold on. My early planted carrots are doing fine, the ones (main crop) I planted a couple weeks ago, kaput!!! Enjoy your videos, back to the drawing board. Stay Well!!!
I would like to see the germination results of doing a similar trial in July or early August. I have a toolway seeder, it spaces carrot seeds well. Large bed, black poly Tarp cover definitely helped my germination rates, a lot. Hopefully next year, I'll have a back yard garden to play with, as well. Hand sowing will be necessary. Then. I'll follow your trial results. Thanks
So interesting! Thank you for following up with the results, I've been excited to see them. Great experiment. You always have the best, clear info. Enjoy your carrots!
I've been looking forward to these results! I definitely thought the sand or slurry one were going to he the best! 😮 I'd love to see you do this again in the fall, & maybe even again next spring, using a smaller ration of seeds to sand, thinner toilet paper, etc.
I just sowed my fall carrots yesterday and used a combo of burlap on the soil and cardboard on top of the burlap that it supported by the edges of my raised bed. We have been so hot and dry that I need double duty. I'd love to see your results of a fall carrot sowing!
WOW, this is absolutely amazing. This is right up there with your seed starting mix test's. I'm in DE zone 7, this year I started carrots using cardboard to keep them moist and I had great germination. Thank you for sharing.
I always appreciate when someone does the testing for me
Happy to do it!
Thanks for doing this follow up and for always being so detailed on your videos. Will be great to see the difference between doing each for spring vs fall planting considering the different conditions, if you decide to do it again.
I'm definitely doing the summer test! I'm too curious not to test it out!
Lol I never hear someone say they want or need thinner toilet paper lol
Bahahaha!!!
Yes please. A late carrot trial.. try fewer seeds in the corn starch😊 and mix thoroughly
I might try that sand and seed mix and sprinkle them more spread out. I did the presprouting one year but mine all looked like elves with their legs crossed.
Septic system toilet paper is very thin
Haha! It's my husband and his need for premium TP 😂... going with the cheap stuff next time!
This was an awesome experiment! Carrots seem to be the one crop that everyone does differently and you actually took the time to test all these different methods! Great work:)
I used a double layer of row fabric to cover the soil over my carrot bed this spring and got very fast, consistent germination (within a week). I'm trying it again right now to see if I'll be as lucky mid-summer.
That's a good idea!
Please do it for fall harvest! I planted with the board this spring, but didn't thin we'll. I'd love to see more as I live in Dayton and love your videos
I'm definitely doing the summer test! I'm too curious not to test it out!
Waiting. Is it out?
It makes a lot of sense to me that germination would have been slowed under a board or cardboard in the spring. They're great methods for keeping your seeds from drying out when planting in summer for a fall harvest, but in the spring they're contraindicated because the soil is still thawing, and covering it up will slow the thawing process.
Thanks for making this video! It was a lot of fun seeing the results of your experiment.
Absolutely!
Omgoodness 😅 one more to add to the list. I’m going to try seeding them in the mini soil blocks and placing them out at first sight of germination. Seeding that way is therapeutic somehow. 😂 Worth a try.
Do you have a mini soil block maker you like, or do you diy?
@@GrowfullywithJenna
I have three sizes of the Ladbrooke blockers. I’ve used the mini 20 (3/4”) and the 5 (1.5”) the most in the past few years. Now, there are the swift blockers. 😭 Won’t be able to justify those for a while!! 😅
I have had great success with them.
This past winter I invested in the Epic pots and trays. The root systems I got from them were top notch! It’s been so much fun getting back into seed starting and trying out different methods.
I'd love to see this test for the summer planting as well. I always have trouble germinating carrots in the hot dry weather
I'm definitely doing the summer test! I'm too curious not to test it out!
Yes please show the results of the fall carrots planting!
Hoping to! I'm very curious myself!
Excellent information. Carrots can be very difficult just to get to germinate. I have experimented myself over the years. One thing will share that seems to really make a difference is soaking your seeds in luke warm water for an hour or two before sewing them. I have also found that if you drain them, spread out on a paper towel and then cover with another paper towel it makes them easier to sew and seperates the seeds out. I have found this method improves germination by at least 60%. The other thing i have learned is there are a million different brands of seed out there but quality makes a difference with carrots the higher quality seeds are more consistent. Most other garden seeds ive not noticed that much difference but it does with carrots. Feel free to share this information with your viewers.
Thanks for sharing!
Yes, I would love for you to do this test for the fall. 😊
I'm definitely doing the summer test! I'm too curious not to test it out!
I would be very interested in seeing a July planting of Carrots. I am considering planting some myself.
I'm definitely doing the summer test! I'm too curious not to test it out!
This seems like a great test and I would love to see a fall version. I'm planning on planting a lot of carrots as soon as my green beans are done.
I'm definitely curious for the fall results!
Very interesting results! I never could understand why the "mixing with sand" method would work. But your carrots are beautiful!
I suspect the idea came from the fact that many other types of small seeds are mixed with sand to make broadcast sowing easier (wild flowers are the main example I can think of).
Thank you for the info Jenna! I prepped my soil in the carrot bed today for winter harvest so THANK YOU for sharing this video. You're appreciated. ❤
You are so welcome!
This was helpful, carrots & parsnips are my biggest challenge!
I definitely go the pre-germed seed route with parsnips-- I have much better results that way!
Excellent video Jenna. I have used the board method for years along with thinning, its worked well for me. I also soak my seed for about 4 hours. Sow and then sift about 1/8 inch of very fine soil covering the seed, water, and then placing a 1x6 centered over each row.The key for carrots is having the perfect soil/compaction and the bed/soil as level as humanly possible. I generally grow my carrotts in 24" x "48" raised beds that are 12" high. The smaller bed makes it easier for me to sow and thin.
Wanted to add that I believe a lot of gardeners mistakenly believe their having germination issues when they are floating their seeds to the edge of their beds when they water early on. I only see germination issues in the heat of mid summer
Oh-- that is a great point!! Thank for for sharing what has worked for you!
Just saw your video about spacing carrots. I'm terrible at thinning my carrots, and they always grow weird because they are too close together. Last year, I 3d printed tall soil block makers. I planted my carrots inside in soil blocks, and about two weeks after they sprouted, I transplanted them to the garden with the appropriate spacing. Making the soil blocks was time-saving since my carrots didn't need to be thinned. I didn't experience any transplant shock with them.
Great idea- thank you for sharing!
Yes, please do the summer testing
I'm definitely doing the summer test! I'm too curious not to test it out!
Thanks Jenna, sowed carrot seed earlier today zone 5, central Iowa and covered with a single layer of burlap and then covered real lightly with Little Bluestem straw. I think that I will have good results. We shall see. Your carrot sowing trial was interesting. Keep up the great work/fun Jenna!
I hope your carrots do great!
Wonderfully informative trial. I live in semi-desert where it's common to see dry hot weather with temperatures more than 40C (105F). In mid July, I thoroughly soak my soil before planting carrots, make a shallow furrow, cover the seeds with thin vermiculite, run a sprayer over the furrows then cover with plywood. When the seeds germinate, I remove the plywood then use a timer to spray them for about one minute three times a day: 11:00, 14:00 and 17:00. They also get watered thoroughly for about 15 minutes every second day at 05:00, along with the other veggies in my raised beds.
Tender carrot seedlings are difficult to mulch effectively so I will apply mulch lightly between rows and increase the mulch as they mature and after thinning.
I too find thinning carrots is tedious, no matter how careful I am with sowing the seeds. I'd love to see you continue these tests and maybe you will find a more efficient way to minimize the amount of thinning required.
Love your channel and love your trials. Always credible, creative and informative. Thank you.
I'll stop whining about having to water them every other day now 😆! Definitely much trickier to get them to germinate in your climate.- using a timer is a smart choice!
So interesting Jenna. Thanks for doing such a detailed trial! My spring sown carrots in new hampshire are just coming in, direct seeded between late march and mid April. I love the taste of fresh carrots! Especially in the fall and early winter after a light frost. I plan to to plant those carrots this week.
Yes! Early winter carrots are the BEST!
I would love to see the results for the fall carrots.
I'm definitely doing the summer test! I'm too curious not to test it out!
I would love to see a summer carrot planting test. I live in the desert and it's pretty much always hot and dry here. My guess is that the wood board would probably be most successful.
That is my suspicion too 😄
Loved seeing the test results!
I'm glad!
Yes! Pelleted carrots helps with spacing but still takes time.
I'm coming to the conclusion there's just no getting around needing a little patience for carrots 😄
I found your different methods for planting carrots very interesting. I am interested in seeing the results of using these methods in the summer planting. You do an excellent job of describing the procedures for this novice gardener. I am hopeful that I will actually be able to grow carrots this year. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Perfect experiment for me. I suck at growing and thinning carrots. I will pre-germinate them.
Carrots took me a long time to get the hang of!
Thanks for the information, it was so helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
Would love to see a summer version of this. Curious when you'd plant as I am hoping to plant my next set of carrots and am unsure of when to plant in southwest Ohio.
I'll be planting very soon- within a week or two.
Love watching your tests... especially when the results are so clear. I just sowed some carrot seeds recently... I might have to try your approach for some of the remaining seeds.
Hope your carrots do great!
I have some short day carrots I’m getting ready to try using the corn starch method. Thanks for the tips! I just want to experiment and see what happens . 👩🌾
I’ve never grown carrots before, but always wanted to. After watching your video, I decided to use the board method, I believe it worked very well, I have many carrots, and they’re almost ready to pick.
I would love to see that video for the fall carrots.
Thank you.
I'm so glad to hear this!
Yes, please do repeat this experiment with a summer sowing/fall harvesting crop.
I'm definitely doing the summer test! I'm too curious not to test it out!
I definitely need to improve growing roots crops. Thanks for your help Jenna!
It took me a long time to get the hang of carrots here in my growing area!
We love your dedication and the stylish carrot crunching with which you end your vid!
Next time are you maybe going to mix sand and seed and cornstarch? All three together!
Oh- that could be an interesting test!
While the results did not show you a clear winner like you had hoped, they were interesting. Yes, please run this test on your fall carrots. I usually just use cardboard and am curious whether I should switch it up next year.
I'm thinking I'm going to have to do a summer test- I want to know what happens!
I also found the cornstarch sowed too thickly. Although maybe too many seeds per qty or thin gel-and saved seeds that were still sticky… take the time to hand sow. I did cover mine with frost cloth as much for moisture and some early spring heat retention as keep the birds out-this worked well!
Some folks pointed out that I should not have cut the hole in my cornstarch gel bag so big… not sure if it will completely remedy my issues with it, but I’m going to try!
Yes, it's a great video, and I would love to see the results vs. summer planting!
I think I’ve got to do the fall test- I need to know what happens!! 😄
I'm definitely interested in seeing tests in the summer season!
Thanks Jenna. Good info. I'm sure I'm not alone in saying that my carrot germination really needs to improve! My spotty success rates are disheartening.
Carrots can definitely be tricky!
I was excited to see the results. I watched the 1st video and actually tried the cornstarch method, I have a thick bunch of carrots. I should have thinned more but I want to see my granddaughters eyes when they start pulling them. Next I'm trying the board method. Thank you and yes another video please. 😊
Pulling carrots with kids is SO fun- enjoy!!
I enjoyed seeing your experiment outcomes. Thinning, for me is always a job I don't like. Jeff, from the Ripe Tomato Farm channel just snips the unwanted carrot tops as they germinate and lets the stronger ones continue growing. I might try that method next season. Have you ever seen his videos? He is in north western Canada. You have great content as does he. For viewers like me it is the best of both worlds! You are both pros! Take care Jenna!
I’ve tried snipping them, but for some reason I like pulling them better 😄. I’ll check out Jeff’s channel- thanks!
Hi Jenna, would love to see a repeat with your summer planting.
I'm so curious, I'm going to have to do a repeat!
Yes I would love to see fall planting. None of my carrot germinated this spring
I think I’ve got to do the fall test- I need to know what happens!! 😄
Nice video. 👍 You took a lot of time and energy to do this test. Definitely food for thought, no pun intended. Thank you
Thank you!i
Nice!
I only do summer planting since the only use for carrots in my house is my wife's birthday carrot cake 😆
I always use the board trick. Works lime a champ in the dry heat!
Now I want carrot cake too 😄
I would love to see the test on the fall carrots! Super interesting thank you
I'm definitely doing the summer test! I'm too curious not to test it out!
Gardening is a constant effort in experimentation and observation. A good experiment and interesting results. Your efforts are much appreciated!
So very true!
Can’t wait to see the summer planting as well. This was so helpful and saved me a lot of work thank you
I'm definitely doing the summer test! I'm too curious not to test it out!
I love all your tests. I grew carrots for the 1st time by winter sowing and they actually grew really well! I used a large white vinegar jug that was probably 1.5 gallons, so I was able to get my soil level higher than a milk jug
How fun. Did you let them grow in the jug until harvest? Or did you transplant them?
@@Talula72 they stayed inside the jug until harvest
Nice idea!
Yes, please do an experiment for fall carrots too! Such an interesting video.
I think I'm going to! I'm too curious to see the results not to do a summer test!
Bummer! I was hoping that DIY seed tape would solve all my carrot planting problems! Love that you do experiments to check it out!
Love this follow up video!!! And very interesting regarding the results!! We are in zone 8a in NC so planting a fall crop of carrots is in my future 😊. Because we have a small family I plan on growing in succession and I’ll carefully sew my rows. Thank you for being a fantastic teacher 😊
Thank you- glad you liked it!
Cool experiment. Do your kids enjoy the gardening, I have introduced our 3 and 4 year old grandsons to sowing
seeds and transplanting. Good potato harvest, green beans turned out well, I will have to check out a few ears
next week, but think the first of sweet corn might be ready, so dry here in SW mo the grasshoppers are starting
to damage some of the crop. zone 6b
Out of all the methods you tested, you didn't try the one that we have found to work best for us in terms of both getting good germination rates, and getting the seeds spaced properly to avoid excessive thinning later. Use pelletized seeds. Ever since we discovered pelletized seeds for carrots, it has been a total game changer. The pellets are bright white, making them easier to see on the soil, they are larger and easier to more accurately place with the preferred spacing as you sow. I highly recommend trying pelletized seeds if you reproduce this test. We cover ours with a board, or burlap, as in your test, and both methods have worked great. Thanks for all the great content!
I'd love to see a summer test!! 🙏
I think I'm going to! I'm too curious to see the results not to do a summer test!
Thank you for doing this follow-up video. I would like to see your fall planting of carrots. I tend to have better luck with that.
You're welcome! Hoping to do that test!
Fantastic experiment and thanks for recording it. I am soon to plant fall carrots and I am thinking shady and keep water nearby. :)
Have a good one Jenna.
Keeping the water nearby is key! Can you believe it's time to think about the fall garden already?!
@@GrowfullywithJenna Right?We've our kohlrabi and rutabaga rolling. Taters planted, second run on cukes and beans. Heck, I am even trying a second run on corn. Either it does or doesn't. Just seed. :)
That was a great experiment. I am thinking about thinning my carrots now. They are way too think but UGH I really don't want to. I would love to see this experiment for summer-fall planting. Thanks for all your great videos.
That's how I always feel about thinning carrots!
I could have kept watching for another hour!! I definitely want to try these!! Thanks!
I’m so glad!
Nice work Jenna as always very informative. Would like to see a summer planting to compare methods with the heat challenge
Would love to see the results of the fall carrot crop!
I'm definitely doing the summer test! I'm too curious not to test it out!
Interesting! Thank you for the follow up. Yes, I’d like to see how your fall carrots do.
You're welcome!
This was so helpful Jenna! Thanks for this in depth explanation. Very thorough
Glad it was helpful!
I'm very interested in seeing your summer carrot planting. Thanks for doing all the comparisons.
I think I’ve got to do the fall test- I need to know what happens!! 😄
Thank you for showing your test. This is my first year having a garden. Last year was all about compost 😊 I planted carrots and thined them when they were 1 1/2 inch tall. So far so good but I'm late. I think your zone is close to mine. So keep the videos coming 👍
I'm so happy that you've started a garden!! Best of luck!
I would be interested in seeing what happens for your summer sowing. I just sowed carrots and it was hot and dry and I made the furrow, sowed the seed, watered them in (didn't cover them with soil, just let the water move some soil over them) and put cardboard over them. They germinated really quickly (a few days). I was surprised and pleased.
I would definitely like to see another test. I plan to plant carrots in my cold frame for winter harvest.
Love your videos. Thanks for all your work and knowledge sharing.
I'm definitely doing the summer test! I'm too curious not to test it out!
Yes! Would love to see your Summer planting for the Fall. I haven’t had much luck with growing carrots… I’m in a zone 6b. 🥕🥕🥕
I'm definitely doing the summer test! I'm too curious not to test it out!
Please do a summer carrot germination test. It’s hard germinating carrots in summer even here in the cooler Pacific Northwest. Thank you so much for these tests, super interesting to see your results!
I think I'm going to! I'm too curious to see the results not to do a summer test!
thank you for the comparison, I would love a fall comparison
I think I’ve got to do the fall test- I need to know what happens!! 😄
Yes, please, try this for fall planting! I just tried the board method and underestimated how often I would need to water here in dry CA. I can see having more success with mini-greenhouses but would prefer a method without any additional purchases. Thanks, Jenna!
I'm definitely doing the summer test! I'm too curious not to test it out!
I would appreciate a summer testing of these methods. Thank you!!!!
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@@GrowfullywithJenna thank you!!! I actually stumbled on that later that same day! UA-cam algorithm. 😊🥕
I always figured putting seed into any kind of mixture wouldn't be helpful. I'm looking forward to thinner paper. I went to Dollar Tree and bought some really thin tp, made seed tape and put it away for safe keeping from my cats. I'm still looking and hopefully will find it😂❤😅
I think the dollar tree tp is the way to go!
Very interesting. Yes, I would love to see a second experiment.
I'm definitely doing the summer test! I'm too curious not to test it out!
Yes, I'd be interested in seeing the difference in methods in a summer planting. Never tackled a fall planting of carrots yet, but I'm going to try this month. Thanks for sharing!
I think I’ve got to do the fall test- I need to know what happens!! 😄
You read my mind ! I was just thinking about this bc its almost time to plant the fall carrots. Thank you so much this is going to be a game changer !
Typically for my summer plantings, I have good results thoroughly saturating the soil after planting and covering with a board! When I don't do this, the seed often does not germinate. I'm really curious to see how these results will change with the summer planting.
Love your creative thinking, looking for improvements. Yes- I like watching. We all learn along the way. From Miami County, Ohio!
Thank you!
I would definitely love a fall carrot experiment! This my first year gardening, and want to learn as much as I can!
I'm definitely doing the summer test! I'm too curious not to test it out!
That was fantastic! I have read so many of these different techniques and seen various YT vids on one or another, but never an actual test like this. Very helpful content!
I’m glad you liked it!
Definitely would like to see this again for the fall. My carrots are a bit behind in their growth. But I also planted later than you, per my growing zone. I also tried growing in a grow bag because I have not had very good luck growing in ground. I would like to try another round in a grow bag for the fall.
Grow bags are a great option if your soil isn’t ideal for carrots!
Thank you for doing this and sharing. Yes, please do a summer planting test!
Happy to share!
Would really like to see how the carrot test works out in a fall planting. Love your videos !!
I think I’ve got to do the fall test- I need to know what happens!! 😄
It has been so hot and dry, I am surprised anything is growing, lol.
All of my seed tape failed miserably, just too hot, even with shade cloth. Pre germinating some more carrots, hopefully they can hold on.
My early planted carrots are doing fine, the ones (main crop) I planted a couple weeks ago, kaput!!!
Enjoy your videos, back to the drawing board. Stay Well!!!
I’m glad your early planting is doing well at least! It’s so hard to get a good start with carrots with hot & dry weather! Good luck!
Incredible results Jenna 👍👏👏👏💪🏻
Thanks!
Thanks Jenna, I was looking forward to your results too!
You're so welcome!
I would like to see the germination results of doing a similar trial in July or early August.
I have a toolway seeder, it spaces carrot seeds well. Large bed, black poly Tarp cover definitely helped my germination rates, a lot. Hopefully next year, I'll have a back yard garden to play with, as well. Hand sowing will be necessary.
Then. I'll follow your trial results.
Thanks
Yes, please test for a summer planting! I would love to see how the results differ 😀
I'm definitely doing the summer test! I'm too curious not to test it out!
Do the experiment for summer planting for fall harvest. 😊
I think I'm going to! I'm too curious to see the results not to do a summer test!
So interesting! Thank you for following up with the results, I've been excited to see them. Great experiment. You always have the best, clear info. Enjoy your carrots!
Thank you! Cheers!
I've been looking forward to these results! I definitely thought the sand or slurry one were going to he the best! 😮 I'd love to see you do this again in the fall, & maybe even again next spring, using a smaller ration of seeds to sand, thinner toilet paper, etc.
The more tests I do, the more I think of to try out 😁
Thank you, I just watched What to plant in July Zone 6. Amazing skin also, eating things that are alive makes a difference I can tell.
Thank you!
I just sowed my fall carrots yesterday and used a combo of burlap on the soil and cardboard on top of the burlap that it supported by the edges of my raised bed. We have been so hot and dry that I need double duty. I'd love to see your results of a fall carrot sowing!
Smart idea!
WOW, this is absolutely amazing. This is right up there with your seed starting mix test's. I'm in DE zone 7, this year I started carrots using cardboard to keep them moist and I had great germination. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you!
Would love to see another test done at the end of summer. Very interesting results. 😊
Yes please!!! 🎉🎉 I love your videos!!!
Thank you!
Awesome detailed video and testing. Looking forward to a summer/fall test!
Thank you!
I found a salt shaker works pretty well. Then cover with a board
Thanks for the tip!
Excellent test! Starting to plan out our fall carrots. Might try 2-3 of these variations to compare our own results. Thanks, as always, Jenna!
I'd love to hear how it goes for you!