Growing Carrots from Sowing to Harvest

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  • Опубліковано 13 кві 2017
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    Crunchy, sweet and full of character - nothing compares to garden-grown carrots. Grow them directly in the ground, in raised beds or in pots, and discover the tempting range of varieties available.
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  • @StrangeLittleGarden
    @StrangeLittleGarden 5 років тому +158

    i actually watered my carrots with tea and that keeps the flies at bay. I use a large watering can and cut open about 5-6 tea bags and dump them in, then add very hot water from the tap and put the container outside to cool. then watered the carrots. seemed to work pretty well

    • @wafflglittr1434
      @wafflglittr1434 4 роки тому +8

      HandMade By Holly what type of tea? Did it mold?

    • @StrangeLittleGarden
      @StrangeLittleGarden 4 роки тому +13

      @@wafflglittr1434 don't remember seeing any mold. and the tea was just the cheapest i could get

    • @charlitorres8449
      @charlitorres8449 3 роки тому +18

      @@wafflglittr1434 I've done this with black tea with good results! (Zone 5b)

    • @javedmushtaq3099
      @javedmushtaq3099 Рік тому +1

      How often?
      Is this a one off or do you have to do it at every time of watering?

    • @StrangeLittleGarden
      @StrangeLittleGarden Рік тому +4

      @@javedmushtaq3099 i did it every 2 days. i got one of those giant bags of tetly tea. lasted me a few years.
      I did start watering with tea AFTER i noticed the wire worms.

  • @Oldgit51
    @Oldgit51 6 років тому +586

    To avoid Carrot and Onion Fly sow alternate rows of Carrots and Onions, Carrot Fly hate the smell of onions and Onion Fly hate the smell of Carrots.

    • @japanwithMaikin
      @japanwithMaikin 5 років тому +20

      fantastic idea Pete..thanks for sharing.. I will give it a try

    • @petemason57
      @petemason57 5 років тому +3

      @@japanwithMaikin Great idea will sure try that. Question is it true that carrot flies cannot fly higher than 18"?

    • @wafflglittr1434
      @wafflglittr1434 4 роки тому +18

      I put raw rings of onion around the edge of my carrot containers since my onions are still germinating inside. Seems to be working for carrot flys. Do you have any suggestions for mosquitos? It’s hot here so the mosquitos like to hang out in the moist containers. Every time I water or stick my hand in I get a cloud of mosquitos flying up at my face. 🥴😂

    • @chipthedino9504
      @chipthedino9504 4 роки тому +5

      Lol carrots and onion bros

    • @darinakhalid8342
      @darinakhalid8342 4 роки тому +1

      Really

  • @kimmyj1512
    @kimmyj1512 4 роки тому +31

    much rather the garden planner plug than constant UA-cam commercials of body-shaper, car insurance or horrid movies.

  • @ep7672
    @ep7672 Рік тому +8

    As a gardener who started in the late 1990s I find the level of information, technology, and sources of helpful gardening advice to be exponentially increasing. This is really cool.

  • @sarah_farm
    @sarah_farm 4 місяці тому +7

    It's such a peaceful life, beautiful nature and fresh fruits. No greedy corporations and board director. Wonderful. And it's an honor to have you visit our channel, we can discuss more about our experiences in harvesting and building farms.

    • @GrowVeg
      @GrowVeg  4 місяці тому

      Growing your own food is so empowering! :-)

  • @lewis8422
    @lewis8422 3 роки тому +23

    Your videos are so far the best in terms of helping me with my gardening. Absolutely love them. 5* well done!

    • @GrowVeg
      @GrowVeg  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much!

  • @roseturner1492
    @roseturner1492 7 років тому +17

    Your videos are great! Thank you for explaining everything so clearly.

  • @Ston3808
    @Ston3808 3 роки тому +7

    Pickled carrots are one of my favorite snacks, and a great way to preserve our harvest through winter! Highly recommend

  • @ELBlDu
    @ELBlDu 7 років тому +17

    love your videos. Last yr was my best carrot year, and I did plant them with leeks, how funny you mentioned that. The leeks got cutworms, but the carrots stayed infestation free. They were so sweet, nothing at all like store bought. (garden veggies never are) Carrots are very slow to germinate and take all season to mature, as do the leeks, so that was my thinking.

  • @bertinabeng8393
    @bertinabeng8393 3 роки тому +16

    Your videos are so beautiful, clear and helpful with an attention to details and explanations. Thank you... I'm definitely doing carrots this year too.

  • @melindajohnson383
    @melindajohnson383 9 місяців тому +4

    Just WOW!!!!!! Yes, I know, it sounds as if I'm screaming wow, and I kinda am.
    My son in law planted their 1st garden- for which I was not available. I was, however, asked to 'assist' anytime I liked. 😊
    When I arrived, the cucumbers were laying on the ground and had a strangle hold on the tomatoes, also ground crawling...
    Anyway, I had gardens from childhood and up. Now I am old and can not manage one on my own. So, I adopted it.
    The purpose of sharing this is so u understand why I said Wow. He had planted carrots. And out of a lifetime of gardens, I've never grown or seen growing carrots. Why? Who knows. But after a while, I see something popping up. But he'd planted them such that they grew as if it were an herb. So I let it grow, Still not knowing what it was. Now, he tells me their Carrots 🥕 !!! It is time to harvest!
    Which brings me to your amazing post! Now I know what the herb/carrots are all about. I may be late to the party this year, but after your tutorial, I'll be ready next year. Thx for sharing your talents.
    I liked, commented, and sub'd. I can't wait to binge your content. You've taught an old dog new tricks.
    Happy gardening. 😊

    • @GrowVeg
      @GrowVeg  9 місяців тому +2

      So pleased you'll be growing more carrots next year. And thanks so much for subscribing - a warm welcome to the channel!

    • @glow1815
      @glow1815 7 місяців тому

      I Subscribed few months ago yup late for the part-ty as well lol. I came here needed to know if I sow my carrots properly first time with carrots, and yes I did lol. I go and watch his old videos when I need help very helpful videos. Thank you!

  • @ccsgarden5756
    @ccsgarden5756 5 років тому +1

    Perfect video for my freshly planted carrots.

  • @maggiegrey3092
    @maggiegrey3092 4 роки тому +2

    Thanks - this is really helpful for a gardening novice.

  • @kingofalldabblers
    @kingofalldabblers 3 роки тому +2

    My God you are so good at this. I am so glad UA-cam exists. The idea of you in some shitty office job wishing you could have a gardening show would kill me. You were born to do this.

    • @GrowVeg
      @GrowVeg  3 роки тому +1

      Cheers Phil!

  • @adellthomas8893
    @adellthomas8893 4 роки тому +3

    Just came across your videos. Fantastic! Thank you for sharing! Very educational for someone who is just starting out! Your first video I watched was on potatoes. Then found this. Looking forward to seeing if you have anymore videos on the other vegetables and fruits my children and I have been growing!!

  • @mattdiertens1152
    @mattdiertens1152 3 роки тому +2

    Good video, thanks for making it! I'm growing carrots for the first time this year.

  • @spacesnail1901
    @spacesnail1901 4 роки тому +5

    I dont even garden but I love these kind of videos :)

  • @wrightwoodcertifiedfarmers2439
    @wrightwoodcertifiedfarmers2439 7 років тому +191

    Carrots are Biennial. I leave a few carrots to go to seed for the next year. Then all I do is shake the seed heads over my raised beds or where I want them to grow. They come up by themselves in Spring after the snows end. Wherever I want to plant other veggies I just plant and carrots are in between everything else. I do the same with my lettuce. I have more than enough always never a need to buy seed and whatever room I need for other crops I just pull the carrot out and eat it or thin it. I can't imagine an easier method than this...

    • @sharonroy3020
      @sharonroy3020 7 років тому +2

      Brilliant!

    • @victoriakean556
      @victoriakean556 7 років тому

      When you add compost (if you add compost) do you do the no-dig method?

    • @LMGM5
      @LMGM5 7 років тому +4

      Wrightwood Certified Farmers Market Great idea!!! I will leave a few carrots go to seed🐝 I do that for the lettuce, but. collect he seeds, I will leave them there for now on. Thanks for the idea. blessings, Laura M

    • @Nursejoana
      @Nursejoana 6 років тому

      Wrightwood Certified Farmers Market r

    • @JupiMeow
      @JupiMeow 6 років тому +8

      That's great! You do have to rotate crops though. If you grow carrots in the same spot year after year it gives diseases and pests a chance to develop. Plus your plants are using the same nutrients year after year so you have to use more compost if you don't rotate crops.

  • @ClandestineMerkaba
    @ClandestineMerkaba 4 роки тому

    Very solid, no muss- no fuss guide. Thanks.

  • @TheGardeninMind
    @TheGardeninMind 7 років тому +138

    Carrots are very slow to germinate, so it's particularly important to keep the seed drills moist during the 10 - 21 days after sowing. If your soil tends to be dry, lay a board over the newly planted seeds. This slow evaporation and ensures the seeds stay moist enough to germinate. As green shoots start to emerge, remove the board; your carrots are on their way.

    • @etancia
      @etancia 6 років тому

      Paul Steer .. what kind of board?

    • @ebryan1990
      @ebryan1990 6 років тому

      a 2x4 would be fine. Some people use plywood on larger beds.

    • @glennsosinske3260
      @glennsosinske3260 6 років тому +17

      I like to use large leaves of trimmed tomatoes, Swiss chard, or broccoli leaves to cover any seedlings of any plant to promote germination, and limit evaporation. Viola! Fertilizer and ground cover.

    • @HartzHomestead
      @HartzHomestead 5 років тому +7

      I cover freshly planted seeds with cardboard, with boards to hold it down if it's hot and sunny out. That keeps the seeds moist. Check every day and remove it as soon as they sprout. I showed this in my video "5 Favorite Vegetables".

    • @ccsgarden5756
      @ccsgarden5756 5 років тому +1

      Great tip!

  • @unknownastroid_2240
    @unknownastroid_2240 8 місяців тому +1

    I just planted my carrots in a massive pot last night hope they thrive for the winter for me I’m honeslty excited

    • @GrowVeg
      @GrowVeg  8 місяців тому

      Gardening brings real joy like that!

  • @debbieexcell5088
    @debbieexcell5088 4 роки тому +4

    😯 I would love to see some of these varieties of carrots.

  • @johndifrancisco3642
    @johndifrancisco3642 6 років тому +9

    Great tips with the sand going in and coming out! I never heard of that. Thank you.

  • @StillStanding72
    @StillStanding72 5 років тому +9

    This will be my first year growing carrots of all colors and so grateful for this video thanks for sharing. Being in Tampa Florida the struggle will be real but I'm willing to give it a try

    • @GrowVeg
      @GrowVeg  5 років тому +2

      Give it a try. Make sure to protect against carrot rust fly too. Good luck!

    • @ccsgarden5756
      @ccsgarden5756 5 років тому

      @@GrowVeg what do you suggest for that? This is my first year also but I'm in Ohio

  • @gamingwithhamhamthehamster706
    @gamingwithhamhamthehamster706 6 років тому +8

    CARROTS! My owner NEEDS to watch this!!!

  • @nocturnal7345
    @nocturnal7345 4 роки тому +38

    *Carrots are planted next to leeks
    Carrot fly: *confused screaming*

  • @tamekahill2826
    @tamekahill2826 5 років тому +5

    Thanks for sharing I sow some seeds the other day.My first time growing them fingers crossed I will have carrots this spring.

  • @jacksonwangsfan8681
    @jacksonwangsfan8681 5 років тому +1

    I’m doing this for my SAE project

  • @janicealderson4329
    @janicealderson4329 Рік тому +2

    My carrots never came up but I suspect i neglected them during the hot days - so thank you so much for the cardboard tip - as i use a lot of it on my paths.

  • @runawayfaeIX
    @runawayfaeIX 3 роки тому

    So much information and such good visuals! Love it; thank you.

  • @ogoeze4329
    @ogoeze4329 5 років тому +3

    I am gonna try planting it tommorow....

  • @PlantLifeYT
    @PlantLifeYT 3 роки тому

    Companion planting for the win! Great video.

  • @essjay4260
    @essjay4260 6 років тому +9

    The sand is a good tip! Can't wait to try it next year.

  • @kathyadams6893
    @kathyadams6893 3 роки тому +1

    Thx for this info! Short and sweet

  • @swhatley13111
    @swhatley13111 7 років тому +7

    Well - I may be in trouble with my carrots, but I guess time will tell. Thanks for posting.

  • @occultustactical6138
    @occultustactical6138 2 роки тому +4

    I have been trying to start indoors in the winter and transplant in the spring.....no wonder I never harvested a carrot. Thanks for the tips! Going forward I will start from scratch in the raised bed in spring.

    • @GrowVeg
      @GrowVeg  2 роки тому +2

      Better luck with this year's carrot crop - I'm sure you'll ace it!

  • @CajunStork
    @CajunStork 3 роки тому +5

    Thanks! I just found your channel and I love that your videos are straight to the point, very helpful and leaves no questions unanswered for a basic beginner like me! :) Thank you!

    • @GrowVeg
      @GrowVeg  3 роки тому +1

      You're very welcome - and thank you for watching.

    • @Farmer737
      @Farmer737 10 місяців тому

      Would you please share the garden planner

  • @morphman86
    @morphman86 Рік тому +2

    Thank you. This gave me a few more tips than those spoken out loud.
    For example, I now know I could solve my issue of no good soil in the garden by getting a raised flower bed, and those weren't nearly as expensive as I imagined.

    • @GrowVeg
      @GrowVeg  Рік тому

      That's great to hear. :-)

  • @orowizard1369
    @orowizard1369 5 років тому +2

    Thanks for posting another informative video. And the insect link.

  • @amitpatel717
    @amitpatel717 3 роки тому +1

    Great videos! Planner looks fantastic.

  • @ghengis430
    @ghengis430 Рік тому +1

    Thank you. I'll raise the pots now. Grew them in wellies with my daughter when she was little, had one serving each, but it was a great experiment.

    • @GrowVeg
      @GrowVeg  Рік тому +1

      What fun! :-)

    • @BigJakeVet
      @BigJakeVet Рік тому

      ​@@GrowVeg
      Where can I get your app for growing vegetables? I'll buy it without question. I purchase apps that are beneficial guite often.

  • @mudcult
    @mudcult Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the advice and information!

  • @fudgedogbannana
    @fudgedogbannana 6 років тому +1

    Such a nice presentation.

  • @lindasands1433
    @lindasands1433 Рік тому +1

    Some good tips. Thanks 👍

  • @billhill4929
    @billhill4929 5 років тому +3

    Giving it a go this spring, actually, next weekend!

  • @est2035
    @est2035 3 роки тому +1

    Great tip @2 mins 40 for planting small seeds would also be good to mix the seeds with flower.

  • @Thankful_.
    @Thankful_. 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for sharing your tips! 😊

  • @deborahmetoyer8664
    @deborahmetoyer8664 3 роки тому +1

    So informative. Thank you.

  • @nailaahmadUK
    @nailaahmadUK 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for the tips

  • @TamanInspirasi
    @TamanInspirasi 6 років тому +28

    Cool , We like it , thank you for your sharing

  • @txhypnotist
    @txhypnotist 6 років тому +14

    Great video. I make my own seed tape using Toilet paper w/ flour paste and a Q tip to dab them into place, folding it over and rolling it back on to the TP roller, makes planting easy.

  • @annmoy8932
    @annmoy8932 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for this!

  • @Idontwantachannel67
    @Idontwantachannel67 5 років тому +1

    I love the background music! I’ve struggled terribly with growing carrots before. One year they did good, another year they all got eaten before they were an inch tall. We also have super hot weather in summer so it’s hard to judge the right time to plant. Trying some this fall and winter. I’ve found that by mulching lightly (even heavily) they germinated better for me since it gets so hot the top soil dries out by noon. Anyhoo hope this fall is a good crop. They just started sprouting. Purple sun, st Valerie and red cored chantenay.

    • @GrowVeg
      @GrowVeg  5 років тому

      Good luck with this year's carrot crop. I like your tip for mulching - it must certainly help to keep the soil below cooler and moister.

  • @fishmut
    @fishmut 2 роки тому +4

    A friend of mine grew some lovely sized carrots in a compost mixed with sand , carrots love loose soil type mix , if your solid is hard they won’t grow so remember loose garden mix of your type add some sand no rocks or stones and they should grow well .

  • @suzannebazeghi5698
    @suzannebazeghi5698 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks a lot for sharing

  • @melanieallen8980
    @melanieallen8980 2 роки тому +1

    great tip to plant with sand & great storage tip in sand..

  • @Legend0222
    @Legend0222 2 роки тому +1

    My bf asked me today how we will know the carrots are done so of course I looked for one of your videos 😊

  • @abdulmabood5572
    @abdulmabood5572 3 роки тому +1

    It's amazing really, my friend. Thanks a lot.

  • @rosewood513
    @rosewood513 4 роки тому +1

    Another great video. Thank you.

  • @ManilaLondon
    @ManilaLondon 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for the advices.. I failed to plant twice now..

  • @samanthahyer4382
    @samanthahyer4382 2 роки тому +1

    Great thank you!! Love the software.

  • @argentina_hair5088
    @argentina_hair5088 5 років тому +1

    Cool carrets🥕

  • @HartzHomestead
    @HartzHomestead 5 років тому +3

    I love Mokum and Bolero - both Nantes varieties that are crunchy, sweet, and store well. If it's hot & sunny when I plant, I cover the seeds with 1/4" compost, then with cardboard to keep seeds damp enough until they sprout, as seen in my How to Grow 5 Favorite Vegetables video.

    • @teacheredie2947
      @teacheredie2947 5 років тому +2

      I also like Mokum. We mulch them in the fall and dig them all winter, until about March. Any longer than that and they start to grow again.

  • @TheTrampolineMonster
    @TheTrampolineMonster 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks for the carrot

  • @friendlyfoodforest8033
    @friendlyfoodforest8033 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the help

  • @carolannegatt2066
    @carolannegatt2066 3 роки тому

    Thanks for very easy to follow video. My grandson brought some carrot seeds home from school so here goes. I'll let you know how we get on .

  • @esterkahingunga5813
    @esterkahingunga5813 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you your video is very helpful.

  • @nainka11
    @nainka11 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks....and Well done

  • @JourneyToAHappyLife
    @JourneyToAHappyLife 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the tips

  • @ajdexter4195
    @ajdexter4195 7 років тому +1

    very helpful thanks

  • @TheRPBishop
    @TheRPBishop 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent video. Thanks.

  • @aprilMichelleXJRL
    @aprilMichelleXJRL 3 роки тому +1

    Love these vids

  • @autumxxleaves4186
    @autumxxleaves4186 4 роки тому +12

    this is actually really good for people just starting, God bless, J esus loves you

  • @jacktoddy9783
    @jacktoddy9783 4 роки тому +1

    Excellent video - very helpful - thank you for making it.

    • @GrowVeg
      @GrowVeg  4 роки тому

      You're very welcome!

  • @saravanakumar2127
    @saravanakumar2127 6 років тому +1

    Thanks u so much for u r videos

  • @NettiGaming
    @NettiGaming 2 роки тому +1

    Your garden plannwr is incredible

    • @GrowVeg
      @GrowVeg  2 роки тому

      Brill - thanks so much for the feedback. :-)

  • @laurafrey5244
    @laurafrey5244 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you.

  • @janetbull2616
    @janetbull2616 3 роки тому +1

    Great video again and useful comments noted thanks 👍

  • @user-cj1ew5gm3u
    @user-cj1ew5gm3u 2 місяці тому

    Salam brother thanks for your time and support for this video it's been very productive lesson. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @missouriplantmom1769
    @missouriplantmom1769 Рік тому +1

    Awesome video 😊

  • @johnwozniak1218
    @johnwozniak1218 Рік тому +1

    thank you!

  • @task2wgu
    @task2wgu 4 роки тому +1

    Great video, thanks! 😊

  • @uppanadam74
    @uppanadam74 3 роки тому +1

    I've had trouble growing carrots before!! But I'm still going to try again!!

    • @GrowVeg
      @GrowVeg  3 роки тому +1

      Please do - garden grown is so worth it for the taste.

    • @lynnedinsdale5009
      @lynnedinsdale5009 3 роки тому +1

      Just new sub n new to gardening great info. An older gent UK called h9me grown vegs fast germinates carrot seeds moist tissue plastic box into container. Simple great tips n now this one the whole picture. Thank you.

  • @davecrookham2903
    @davecrookham2903 7 років тому +1

    Very helpful

  • @mariephillips3941
    @mariephillips3941 4 роки тому +1

    Nice and informative.

  • @carllubrin8518
    @carllubrin8518 3 роки тому +1

    Love carrots gonna grow my own veggies now

  • @britsspicylife1305
    @britsspicylife1305 4 роки тому +4

    Whoever created that website is amazingly smart and organized!!!! I appreciate good web design and this is really cool!

    • @GrowVeg
      @GrowVeg  4 роки тому +1

      Glad you like it!

    • @ihamilton1692
      @ihamilton1692 4 роки тому

      Where do I find the website that was show in the video?

  • @ruthnoelmarie...9061
    @ruthnoelmarie...9061 3 роки тому +3

    Going to sow my seeds. Thank you, kindly:) God Bless your crops and every gardener Worldwide this year of 2021! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 #Sow

  • @katoucha007
    @katoucha007 5 років тому +1

    Thank you

  • @theeastafricangist
    @theeastafricangist 4 роки тому +1

    Yes am try growing carrots 👍

  • @mesakecataki7758
    @mesakecataki7758 7 місяців тому +1

    Hi ❤, how can we share your garden planner. Very smart, and practical.

    • @GrowVeg
      @GrowVeg  7 місяців тому

      Please do feel free to have a look at the Garden Planner here, and share the link with whoever you feel may be interest. www.growveg.com/garden-planner-intro.aspx

  • @pamelacharles4935
    @pamelacharles4935 3 роки тому

    Thank for sharing I appreciate appreciate your video

  • @soultrekcentral
    @soultrekcentral 3 роки тому

    awesome thanks! im going to sow my first batch now in portugal, hope its as easy as potatoes lol

  • @dineshattri653
    @dineshattri653 7 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for sharing., 🙏

  • @1summerflower
    @1summerflower 6 років тому +1

    Yay!Yum! Growing now :)

  • @gabidepaulla1
    @gabidepaulla1 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks so much! I tried to plant carrots two times, but they didn't develop well. I'll try again with another variety. Also neeeed this planner 🤗🤗

    • @GrowVeg
      @GrowVeg  3 роки тому

      Good luck this time round Gabriela. :-)

    • @annking1576
      @annking1576 2 роки тому

      Make sure you work the soil so it's loose

  • @shakibpro9315
    @shakibpro9315 2 роки тому +1

    thanks bro

  • @nicktube5860
    @nicktube5860 5 років тому +1

    looks gr8

  • @lou777
    @lou777 2 роки тому +1

    this is great

  • @shervegas
    @shervegas 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks great info!