Watch This BEFORE You Plant Carrots 🥕

[@hearttoheart-o6h]

Four years ago, while watching your videos, cherished ideas about a small garden began to sprout in me. That passion grew steadily, motivating me to make it a reality. Now, after much effort, my family has bravely bid farewell to the noisy city life and embraced the peace of the countryside. We are diligently cultivating our land, transforming it into a vibrant garden filled with lush, green vegetable beds. My sincerest thanks to you for sparking this dream with your inspiring videos. I continue to be a devoted viewer, constantly seeking new knowledge to make my garden flourish. Wishing you continued success in inspiring even more people!

[@ninirossau2304]

treat your soil right and it will take care of you. do be aware that once the soil has taken hold of you there is no turning back.

[@epicgardening]

that is so awesome to hear. Congrats on your journey!

[@MelvinErlich]

P0

[@cannabis1490]

So good for you and your family...Sending Love Peace Strength Happiness to all!

[@mahwahazet4133]

@@epicgardening… did you know that carrots were NOT orange originally, purple is the original colour…forgot the story but something to do with a guy (king/general) to make it orange for some reason …

[@amyschultz8058]

Carrots are one vegetable that always gave me fits. I reached the point i told my brother, if they dont grow this year then I'm done. He talked to a friend whose dad had a carrot farm and sure enough it was a soil issue. I just couldn't get the soil loose enough. I moved to a raised bed and I have successfully raised 3 crops of carrots now.

[@michaelnowak7384]

Carrots near me are a perpetual struggle. Heavy clay soils galore. I am not smart enough to move to raised beds though. I prefer convincing myself each year that I have finally built up enough carbon in the soil from compost.

[@amyschultz8058]

@@michaelnowak7384 Yes. I totally understand heavy clay soil. We live in the Appalachian ( Va) and it's red clay. We garden mostly in ground but carrots had to move to a bed for my sanity lol.

[@triciac1019]

Oh, thank you for the advice. I will try that this year and keep my fingers crossed.

[@triciac1019]

​Maybe get a taller bucket and use raised bed soil. You could probably grow carrots in that. With square foot gardening, you use one/third each, compost, vermiculite and fluffed peat moss.

[@mattgohlke8216]

You can till sand into the section you plant carrots, or keep adding nice organic matter into that section until it softens up.

[@TheWickerShireProject]

Great Planting method. Less thinning. The PLATING Method : Learned from an African grower that cannot waste seeds. She uses a Ceramic dinner plate. Non windy day. Put about 25 seeds on plate and slowly as you move across the furrow move 1 seed for every 3 or 4 inches off the edge of the Plate. Works like a charm and you get x3 more rows of carrots.

[@TheWickerShireProject]

What's your Favorite Carrot to grow? Zone and species? 7a TN we do Scarlet Nantes. 6 to 7 hours of full sun and 4 hours of partial sun Medium size good for grow bags, Raised beds and likes the heat we have here. My first carrot was Parisian ( tiny round carrots.. quick grow but, not much meat on them. Good to learn with.) Due to Rocky clay soil we are super limited on choices of produce. Central TN yellow clay grew basil, squash and cucumbers easy. Everything else struggled or stunted out. Apple trees do well, blueberries, blackberries but we had issues with Figs dying to frost and peach trees infected by peach borers.

[@gh_007]

I’ve tried the cooled down starch slurry method (mix in carrot seeds, pipe them out in rows, the slurry keeps them spaced), and mixing with sand method. I sorta just do a pinch and sprinkle method now because I have small, precise hands and I tend not to overseed. I also sow them a little deeper and try to mulch with clipped grass and crumpled dead leaves to help with the soil moisture. And because I’m in a cold and very windy climate I cover with old storm windows. It all helps retain moisture and germination rates. The best seed packet I used was a rainbow mix from Dollar Seed company. I have Danvers and something else from Rare Seeds and they didn’t germinate or grow as well as the variety pack, and I like the really pale ones, they’re the sweetest.

[@TheWickerShireProject]

@@gh_007 The rule is: If they dry they die ( in early stage of germination.) Once you have a small tiny tap root its good. I like the grass clippings and leaves for moisture. Eventually it will break down and feed the soil microbes and then feeds the plants. We wiped out and entire grow area using straw from the box stores. Grazon herbicide is just evi!

[@messyhomestead7320]

Thans for sharng this. All I can think every time I hear thinning is "what a waste - who has that kind of money?"

[@gh_007]

Another use for carrot tops: Carrot Top Tea! Wash the tops really well, pick out any dried/yellow parts and discard. Drain and lay out in an even layer (no thicker than 1/2-1 inch) on a wide basket. Dry in a well ventilated area, turning and flipping the stems and leaves gently every other day or so. When fully dry (anywhere from 1-3 weeks) cut the carrot tops into 1.5-2 inch pieces with some clean kitchen sheets. Then lightly toast in a dry pan, stir constantly so none of it burns. If you have a lot, toast in batches. They’ll turn light brown but don’t let it get dark or burn black. Store in clean dry jars. Brew maybe 2-4 Tbsp of dried carrot tops for every 2-3 cups of boiling water. Can re-steep. I use a metal mesh tea strainer thing so it’s easy to just lift out of the hot tea when I’m read to sip. It has a roast carrot flavor. I like it in the winters when I want something hot to drink, but no caffeine and no sweetness.

[@AmbersDaintyThrowBlanket]

Going to try, thanks!

[@adrianak8522]

Great suggestion

[@jemimahe298]

I know I'm very very late to this (growing season in aus so looking for tips) but you can make a carrot top pesto which is super unique in it's flavour but delicious 😋

[@lindacalvelage362]

Grow next to Okra, the roots of the okra allows your carrots to grow deeper. I had an amazing crop last year.

[@theplatypen1959]

Thanks, going to try that this year

[@messyhomestead7320]

Thanks for sharing that. Helpful!

[@LujangJimmy-kw6ct]

Oh really

[@omaeve]

We didn’t want our carrots too close together I take one packet of carrots add one cup of organic soil mix it well together then plant the carrots by sprinkling the soil along the row. I do this for a 50 foot row in the garden.

[@adigmon]

I live in 9a. With our weather, I’ve finally had luck planting carrots in fall and harvesting in spring. The regular carrots do not grow well for me but I’ve done so well with the Parisienne and short varieties.

[@gretahelphrey7842]

You’re both an inspiration and a great teacher. Thanks!

[@heatherfisk9670]

I've made carrot top pesto and it was delicious! I was very skeptical, but also tired of throwing out all those tops so I gave it a try. Not bitter at all!

[@bettywilson6351]

You can use the tops anywhere you would use parsley.

[@Skmskmskm]

Oooh drop the recipe PLEASE ❤

[@heatherfisk9670]

@@Skmskmskmit’s in the No Dig Cookbook Seasonal feasts from homegrown vegetables Charles Dowding and Catherine Balaam

[@Skmskmskm]

@@heatherfisk9670 thank you!

[@michealscarn9132]

Happy that Kevin seems genuinely happier in his recent videos now that he made some changes to Epic

[@epicgardening]

I am

[@michelles5705]

I was thinking the exact same thing

[@Shilohsparadise]

Your video brings back so many memories!❤; my mom was so unique. We had an acre n she grew everything!!!!:we had at least 25 vegetable types, n about 12 fruit trees, grapes all kinds...it was heaven. And to this day, I remember her checking the carrots n bringing one up. She cleaned it with water n gave it to me. Since then I am addicted to carrots. She ended up teasing me that I was a carrot😅😅😅😅great days!❤❤❤❤

[@jakethesnake9528]

A technique I learned for planting carrots was, to take a plain white paper towel and dampen it. Now place the seeds on the towel (which makes it so much easier to see as well as space them apart) and plant paper towel, seeds and all. Works great.

[@dianepereira1860]

Sounds like a great idea. I'm going to try it. Thanks! 😊

[@jakethesnake9528]

@@dianepereira1860 you are more than welcomed!

[@Thingys-Jill]

Don't forget Atomic Red carrots! I sowed carrot seeds the other day. Red Atomic, Danvers, Nantes, and Imperator. They're under a board at the moment. I really enjoyed this video so much that this is the 3rd time watching it! I tried a method that most people will probably shake their heads at. I decided to make seed papers. (Hey, I had insomnia, so I put it to use) Take a piece of paper towel, split it so it's single tissue. Spread dots of washable glue (little kid's glue) and use a toothpick dipped in water to put a seed or 2 on each glue dot. Let it dry. When you plant it, the glue will dissolve.

[@messyhomestead7320]

In U.S. that would be toxic to do since there is no kids glue that is natural anymore - all would contain microplastics and god knows what else. There was a time when this would have been great though!

[@MommaFig1]

Why use glue? The seeds will stick to the paper if most

[@dumbofreak]

I tried carrots by seed for the first time a couple of weeks ago. I placed cardboard over the top and kept the soil moist. Checked them yesterday and they have sprouted! I'm excited to see how they grow this spring.

[@sarathompson6628]

2:37 The Jacques Tickle 😂 I feel like this needs to be the name of a carrot-juiced based cocktail as well.

[@rpdx3]

Or a sex toy 😅

[@MorticiaLaMourante]

This is a glorious idea. Carrot juice, ginger ale, and vodka maybe. Ginger ale gives the tickle part.

[@sarathompson6628]

@@MorticiaLaMourante yessssss with some muddled fresh ginger for that extra zing!

[@MorticiaLaMourante]

@@sarathompson6628 sounds like a perfectly delicious cocktail!

[@madammazon2942]

I LOVED the images that went along with the problems and diseases! Thanks for this Kevin! I know I'll be coming back to this video and I hope I grow the happiest of carrots this year❤️

[@bobobaggins95]

Hey Kevin, if anyone in the epic family has enough experience with it, could we one day get a video dedicated to "growing in the shade", whilst explaining how it works, like when they say part shade or full shade with strong ambient light or growing in a sunny window. I'm always confused with what my shady or fully shaded/no direct light spots are considered as and what would be considered good ambient or filtered light, and honestly just what it all means in general lol. Carrots reminded me cause last season I grew them in a spot not knowing as winter came it would drastically less sun in the day in about half the bed, but even with like maybe 3 hours direct light per day once winter was here they grew basically just as well as the rest did. Thanks!

[@epicgardening]

we did a video about that a few years ago, but will revisit

[@bobobaggins95]

@@epicgardening awesome, thanks!

[@FluffyTheGryphon]

@@epicgardening Yea! Please do. There's certain parts of my garden that are generally very shady, so I'd love to know what I can put there to maximize my space. Thanks so much!

[@mattgohlke8216]

Leafy greens like lettuces

[@messyhomestead7320]

You'd need someone matched with your zone to do that helpfully. In Texas' temperate areas (which is NOT temperate most places), it's best to grow everything in the shade really. But most places that would not be true, and growing in San Diego it's hard to get anything very wrong, having lived n SoCal myself too, so you'd need a very zone-specific video.

[@SWiseman]

I have tried to grow carrots for 2 seasons, finally ending up with gnarled arthritis looking fingerling carrots. You are the 1st gardening content creator who has explained and demonstrated how to thin carrots properly. I am determined to be a success with carrots 😊👍🏽

[@epicgardening]

Glad to hear this!

[@connecticutwormsgardens]

@SWiseman if your carrots are gnarly and bent, it has nothing to do with thinning. Gnarly bent carrots occur from soil that is too hard. As the young roots try to push through the hard soil, they can't and end up bending and becoming deformed. Loosen your soil and if necessary add in some perlite or vermiculite or coco coir so it stays soft. Overcrowded carrots from not thinning will be skinny, but not bent.

[@Chloe-w7n]

​@@connecticutwormsgardensCoco coir...great tip for soil that compacts

[@sassyherbgardener7154]

You must not watch very many gardening content creators! I've seen several good ones on thinning. This one is good, too, of course.

[@VictoriaYoutube12]

Something that really helped me with germination is to put a tad of vermiculite on top of the seeds before the soil and I think it just kept the soil a bit wetter for germination… and I’m in OC where outside sown seeds can dry out too quickly if I am not constantly outside keeping them wet

[@triciac1019]

Oh thank you from this advice!

[@roo-dog3484]

Kevin the carrot king 🥕👑😂 great video packed full of good info! Trying carrots for the first time this spring 🌱

[@tatianamaria1]

Me too!

[@Howwerelivingfishing]

You’ve gotta be one of the best KZbin personalities I’ve come across and I watch a lot of KZbin stuff to learn. Every year your content just gets better and it’s cool to see how much your videos have improved over the years. I love that you’ve added the comedy parts they always make me laugh, and the other creators you’ve added to your circle were a great addition as well.

[@webenbanu]

Another fantastic video! I've heard about how difficult it is to grow carrots from other folks in each of the gardening groups I'm in online, so I was apprehensive when I tried them last year. When I pulled them up, I thought that I actually hadn't done too badly. Sure, I'd completely forgotten to harvest them so they'd been in the ground all year and through the winter, and it looked like they'd died at some point so they were mushy and rotting, but the taproots were straight and their size wasn't too terribly bad (I have low standards for first attempts, lol). So I'm trying again this year, and it's good to have some advice! I'm going to try to remember them this year!

[@Yupppi]

I love how you have sources to the pictures used on the video, really professional vibe to the content.

[@colemansines9722]

PERFECT video! Right to subject, thorough info, demonstrations and photo of problems and solutions!!!

[@reflectionsofjapan224]

Hello there. I am an American expat living in the Tokyo suburbs. I have an extensive garden and last year I grew over 75 fruits and vegetable on just under 1/2 acre of land. I grow mostly fruits and vegetables that are native to Japan but this year I am branching out a bit. We have an 11 month growing season here. I would love for you to see my garden.

[@Indy_Kullar]

Pls upload and share your garden images!

[@triciac1019]

I would love to see your garden!

[@777dragonborn]

11month growing season wow ! What about those nasty nip Beatles . We have them so bad here every summer. I grow tabbaco as a deterrent to keep them off the main crops.

[@suran396]

Dang!!!! I have had zero success with vegetables.

[@bryanolson3578]

Share please

[@GinnieJo]

I THOROUGHLY appreciate and love the design/layout/approach of the last part of this video dealing with problems and solutions! May we have this for future videos and a multitude of veggies and plants?!? Pictures of what the problem is with the cause/solution, I mean just perfect execution of that! 🙌🏼😁 And very understandable!

[@growinginportland]

I’ll keep trying. Haven’t mastered it yet. Still working on germination. Tried your cover technique didn’t work. Not going to stop. Carrots are my favorite.

[@marybethskarke5791]

I have had some success with carrots but here in the Texas Hill Country it’s been key to dialing in just when to sow them more than anything. I’ve found that my best season here is fall through winter, and starting them in mid-Sept. works well. I’ve started a few weeks later but I think it got too cool for the tops to fully develop and nourish the roots going further into late fall and winter. I have used a board but lately have better success just using row cover cloth laid directly on top of the rows. It gives the early ones some light and I can leave it on a little longer so the later ones get going. I water it through the cloth and everything stays moist longer. I remove it when I’ve seen a good amount of sprouting in each row, and the forecast isn’t calling for downpours.

[@francestaylor9156]

It’s not just size but also weather. It gets too hot for carrots in the South by mid June so they have to get pulled by then. Unless you only grow them in the fall.

[@Dr_V]

You can try growing them between corn "curtains", sown either in rows (about 6 feet apart) or squares (approximately 10 by 10 feet), these provide shade and also act as a windbreak, slowing down surface evaporation.

[@HalfNoodley]

Carrots are one of those crops that seems like it will be easy, but certainly is not. I've found it to be one of the hardest to get consistent results.

[@richardshepler2047]

You’ve rekindled my hope that I may be able to grow carrots. I’ve experienced most of the problems you shared. Thanks!

[@Ki_Adi_Mundi]

The carrot on the right still has a great personality.

[@blindkimberly1360]

I remember going to the garden in the snow to pull carrots. So sweet! Think I need to plant some this year! Thank you!

[@SandraPerez-tz3fw]

6:45 I love the last section that covers common problems. Super helpful!

[@nekelly123]

Hi, this year I tried covering my carrot seeds with a plank of wood and it really helped a lot. The whole lot germinated, no problem.

[@sheisofthewoods]

Do the corn starch gel method, will naturally space your seeds without needing to thin much and will help keep the seeds wet.

[@helenalderson6608]

Mine winter over great with a great crop in the spring

[@rhondabryant6873]

Love that you are so humble, and to think that you have only been doing this twelve years is so encouraging!

[@messyhomestead7320]

Thank you for this info! A few q's: 1)can you replant the thinned carrotlings to another spot so they can keep growing nad you are not wasting them?, 2)is each seed only producing the one carrot?, 3)if you want to grow long carrots (size of store carrots, etc.), how deep do you need to till/hoe out the soil?, 4)if the seed does only produce a single carrot, how do you need to collect seeds so you don't have to keep buying to that degree (when do they flower, will they self-seed in the bed, etc)? Thanks!

[@AlyKatKitty]

If you lay toilet paper in the row and sow the seeds on top of that, they will germinate much more successfully. Also, mixing the seed with sand will help you to spread the seeds out a little more, so you don’t have to thin as much.

[@HardhatBambi]

Not all hero's wear capes, some leave great tips in the comment section ❤

[@Sunrays256]

Thanks for all your info. Great video

[@victoriamullens6049]

Moist toilet paper or dry

[@victoriamullens6049]

Moist or dry tp

[@vthomas4281]

Great idea! Thanks

[@lorenn8]

Great video and tips! 👏 Thanks! I have started to plant a garden for the first time this year. Listening to grandma’s tips and obviously, network. Greetings from Croatia! 😺

[@spoopyd.8910]

"That little bit of soil just hits right" The organic fertilizer about to hit left in ten minutes:

[@epicgardening]

LOL

[@aquarius.thompson]

😂😂😂❤

[@skellaberry]

LMAOOO

[@merelii13]

That fertilizer is why Kevin's so tall lol😂

[@mchljunior_]

LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL

[@kimdoolin3002]

I'm growing carrots for the first time this year. I started them in a deeper set seed tray and then transferred. Will see what happens but they seem to be doing well at the moment.

[@hotpinkkt]

I tried to grow carrots last year but it didn't work out. I'm actually mostly growing them for the tops as my bunnies LOVE the tops. I got the short variety (around 4 inches) so it makes a good treat for my bunnies! I'm growing lotsa veggies for them like Kale, Cilantro, Parsely, etc

[@meerkat783]

May too much nitrogen in soil leading to lots of tops v roots.

[@cookie122195]

I really enjoyed the set up of this video! It was to the point and extremely helpful. It was also nice to know that I'm doing the right things to help my carrots grow. Thank you for the entertaining and informative video!

[@balisticburr6894]

I just watched the tomato plant experiment. I'd love to see one with different types of manure/poop

[@slvice14]

This is so Exponentially helpful to a novice like myself! Thanks so much for posting this. I'm going to try growing carrots again.

[@carojm11]

i just finished planting carrot seeds and i'm so relieved that apparently i did it right! i'll be using the board trick to keep them moist until they fully germinate :D

[@epicgardening]

Love it!

[@childofgod94]

This has been extremely helpful. I try and fail every year. Now I know why. Big hopes for this year's attempt.

[@iFroztyHD]

I love your informative videos, Kevin! As a fairly new gardener I'm keeping track of my season this year with a few videos and carrots are part of my garden this year (sprouted 4/29 in raised bed; 6a) This video answered so many question for me but I'm sure there's some lessons I'll only Learn by making mistakes.

[@spindelyshankz671]

Thanks carrot daddy! My carrots were meagre last year!

[@joepa6106]

Not this year ! This year we take everything they told us we couldn't ever have.. AND MORE !!!!

[@Dee.C]

I love that green house and what you have done with that yard .

[@warlocksprincess]

Can you please do a video about growing horseradish? I planted some in my raised bed someone gave to me and it is growing leaves but I have no idea what to do or how to care for it!

[@phillippinter7518]

I'm sure there's videos and garden forum threads on it

[@laifnow]

I have never done anything to my horseradish. Just let the leaves grow and photosynthesis in the leaves will give energy to the roots. If you cannot wait for the roots to grow big enough for a decent harvest, you can use the leaves for a milder ‘peppery’ taste. You can even use them for pesto.

[@jaasmithy]

First time carrot grower here in the uk. Great video

[@PrettyAliceNight]

Cardboard works great to cover the seeds while they sprout.

[@bettywilson6351]

You can also use carrot tops anywhere you would use parsley. Tabbouleh is a favorite of mine. You don't even have to wait until the carrots are harvested. Just pull one or two leaves from each plant. Just be careful not to cut off too many from one plant. You want enough leaves to feed the roots.

[@JodiMontano]

Very well explained and thorough. I planted mine in a container a few weeks ago, and they're sprouted, but still small. I have high hopes for this year.

[@shirleyk623]

I'm glad you identified the cause of the hairy carrot. I thought it was because I didn't harvest them soon enough. Thanks for the great information.

[@messyhomestead7320]

Agreed - thanks for that!

[@StyleMySweets]

This video was so helpful! Thank you!

[@graffic13]

I actually grew Parisienne carrots a few years ago .. they were basically baby carrots! Totally fun AF! Highly recommended!

[@LennonMurillo]

Great Planting method. I love your video. Have a nice day

[@lindysmallwood2039]

First time growing carrots. So far so good. Will see what the future holds. lol. Thank you!❤️🌺

[@CabinGRL]

I have a video on my channel of a carrot pull in my garden last week and the carrots were hairy. I put them out for the deer 🦌 I’ll check out the other vids on what to do about leafhoppers the insect that causes hairy carrots. Thanks!

[@kfetter9046]

Thanks for all the great info Kevin! I am planning on trying carrots this season, so this video came at the perfect time. 🥕🥕🥕

[@dianaklien1560]

I am glad you mentioned the carrots forking because I had a few that looked like I had grown some Cthulhu!

[@Oktopia]

This was timely and useful information. The troubleshooting part most of all. You should do the same for other veggies.

[@JohnHenrySheridan]

Thanks for another epic gardening video !

[@markmahoney14]

Best carrot video i haven't tried yet is press a cylinder pvc tube or any carrot size tube into the ground or bed. Sift your compost into a fine powder and put it into the tube. Plant carrots into each tube. Thin each tube to one carrot per tube. Brilliant idea i haven't tried yet.

[@jenniferclarke3622]

I never had success with carrots until last season when I used pelleted seed. They all turned out well and no thinning required. It will be pelleted seed from now on.

[@TheHandmadeHomestead]

Okay - I am subscribed and I watch your channel anyway -- but I stopped in the middle of editing one of my videos to watch this JUST because of how funny this thumbnail is! Thank you for making me laugh out loud. -- and your Botanical Interest Shin Kuroda Carrot seeds changed my chaos-carrot-growing life. Now I'm carrot obsessed!

[@Enn-]

I mix my seeds in with sand before sprinkling, as that lets me space them out a bit better.

[@jacobbruch3244]

Planted Danvers 126 and Carnival blend in my bed a few weeks ago. I was super paranoid they would dry out so I watered every day, covered in cardboard, and pretty much every seed germinated (a testament to BI seeds that a brand new gardener was able to pull that off). Excited for my inaugural carrot harvest

[@NurtureYourJoy]

I never knew about Hairy Carrots 🥕 😂 Thanks for the advice. Great as always 🧡🥕

[@justinbukoski1]

After years of carrot failure I switched to planting pelleted seeds and have never looked back. I get a great harvest every year with no thinning. Downside is there are fewer varieties that are pelleted.

[@epicgardening]

Yeah also more $ - but it's very reliable!

[@tamidavis3730]

I started making seed mats out of a paper towel (the square folded ones) and for the "glue" a bit of flour and water. Once they're opened up they're a perfect fit for square foot gardening. I put seeds on it every couple inches. Then when I plant I just lay down the paper towel, very lightly cover with soil and water in. Perfect carrots, nice and big and I don't really need to thin. Cheaper than pelleted but a little tedious up front.

[@joepa6106]

Always wanted to try that

[@EvaCooper-tu4mh]

Just want to thank you for this simple but yet informative video. I’ve grown carrots several times, the first time I just put some seeds in a bed, gave no extra attention to it and had a nice crop. The next few times I REALLY TRIED, and I got nothing. First attempt I believe hugely had to do with the location of the bed, this area stayed damp, the other areas did not. The first bed no longer exists. Your explaining that the seeds need to stay damp for a long time was the info I needed. Seen videos in the past of people putting the boards on the dirt but it was never explained the reason, some even said they like the dark🤷🏼‍♀️… the dampness I can fix. Just curious if you would know the reason for having big beautiful foliage but no carrots? …. Had this happen to a sweet potato patch also.

[@messyhomestead7320]

Could you clarify what you are talking about? Thanks!

[@jaclynannbarnett]

Hi can you put them back into the soil if you pull them out and notice they aren’t the size you’re looking for?

[@donnabarbour5358]

Good video! I had hairy carrots! Didn't know 😮. Thank you.

[@tcliftonjm]

Should I fertilize my carrots? If so, what type and how often?

[@EC-dz4bq]

Make a video on how to consistently water plants in a very dry hot area and how not to split tomatoes etc... when a up take of heavy rain water causes the plant to split.

[@paulinebrus7580]

great video! I try to grow them know for 3 years and have not eaten one tiny carrot :( I am going to try out your tips and tricks :)

[@zeddybear257]

Great video. I learned some stuff and know others will have as well. I don’t have many problems, mostly just don’t thin enough, but know a few people who say they do so they'll benefit from this info. I have let a couple of heads seed for successive years and umbellifers are good for attracting predatory insects.

[@ellison2024]

Love, love, love this format. I can use it to plant and then problem solve.

[@barbaracarbone4658]

I never have a good carrot harvest here in New York. I keep trying, though. I'll go over your checklist this season. Thanks🎉

[@Desert-Dweller]

Perfect timing. I'd planned to plant carrot seeds tomorrow morning! 🥕🥕

[@sharimarshall6100]

When is the best time to plant carrots in zone 10b?

[@Desert-Dweller]

@@sharimarshall6100 Sorry, I have no idea, I'm British living in Africa. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@Greens5511]

Oh I just love this!!! Great content and I love ur way of teaching!!!

[@carolfaberpeake857]

That is a big help thanks!! Think I will use my grow bags so I can get better sun fur them!! 🎉

[@jvmore3821]

This is a great overview with all the important points thank you! Question, do you fertilize your carrots with bonemeal, or fish emulsion or hi phosphorus to increase the root size? Which fertilizer would you use, if any? I’m planting my 1st crop! thank you!

[@AnthonyRexsFilming]

When thinning, can you pull the small carrots out and place them back in the soil more spread out and they will continue to grow or will they stop at baby carrot size ?

[@kathryncarty1629]

Good video on carrots 🥕. I appreciate the explanations regarding why they may grow stunted or "hugging "way as well!

[@Larrabjl]

Sand & compost and pile it up in a high row and plant. You're creating nice loose grow medium for them to grow down into.

[@savinginstyle]

Thank you for this video! Not many ppl discuss carrots or even garlic! You mentioned fertilizer, is there any types of fertilizers you recommend? Maybe a video on this also? Dos and don't etc

[@Jay12629]

It’s hard to take you seriously without a cat or dog running around. ;) I love your channel.

[@bryanjames5256]

Thank you. I just got the Atomic Red variety from Botanical. Love carrots, just never been efficient with them.

[@Southern195]

Did I miss what fertilize you used when planting? Did you fertilize again before harvest?

[@conniepatterson5142]

Your gardening tool you’re using is it a good one? Where can I buy one if it is thank you so much you always have such awesome videos. I appreciate the work.

[@lindasoaft9303]

Thank you! I use cardboard to cover the seeds.

[@lorrigierman7089]

Very helpful information, thank you! I keep trying but haven't given up on root crops....yet.

[@happyhobbit8450]

I'm starting carrots in egg cartons in a grow tent -- a neighbor gave me her variety so it's adapted to this area's soil and climate. I got some nutrient rich sand from the Columbia river banks so will see how well this works :) Thank you for your tips ... very informative!!!

[@lil.miscellaneous]

Have you ever tried the slurry method, where you make a cornstarch slurry and add your seeds to that. Use a squeeze bottle to plant your seeds. This makes it very easy to get your rows straight.

[@messyhomestead7320]

The ratios would be important there - what ratios do you use?

[@lil.miscellaneous]

@ about a cup of slurry to a pack of carrot seeds. Make sure the slurry is cooled before adding the seeds lol I nearly put them in while it was still hot the first time I tried it.

[@MiguelHenriquezEscobar-kr7xx]

Hi I really appreciate your videos and I want to ask you when is the best time to grow corn 🌽 thanks

[@christinaabner84]

Happy mothers day I have 4 kids and12 grandkids