What happens when you grow Carrots in egg crates?

What happens when you grow Carrots in egg crates?
I share my experience of growing carrots with egg crates in this video. You also learn how to grow carrots from Seed to Harvest. Egg crates help with spacing carrots and as well serve as mulch.
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[@dr_obisgarden]

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[@sowertosow]

If you wait 21-25 days to thin you can eat the thinned plants as microgreens instead of throwing them away. DELICIOUS!

[@kevdimo6459]

That’s a fantastic idea Dr Obi! I’ve grown carrots in pots for the last two years successfully, but this will add a new dimension for me. 👍🏻

[@dr_obisgarden]

Thanks, Kev! I'm glad you found this useful. Thanks for all the support. Really appreciate it 😊.

[@DavidMartin-ym2te]

Ingenious use of the egg crate. I have seen a polystyrene pizza base with holes spaced for carrots but your egg cardboard carton is much better. Thanks Dr OB.

[@dr_obisgarden]

You're welcome. Glad to know you found it useful. Thank you as well.

[@flowergirl3438]

Using the egg crates for growing carrots is a great idea. You should germinate the seeds on a moistened paper towel and then you can pick up the sprouted ones and place them individually into the egg crate. I am definitely going to try this in my raised bed. Thank you

[@TheCrabbers]

A more respectful way of saying it. Bravo!

[@SHRUGGiExyz]

Great way to reuse those old egg crates besides just tossing them in the compost! Super clever idea to add a little bit of sand over the seeds and water to get them germinating: I'll have to try that!

[@dr_obisgarden]

Thanks. Best wishes.

[@denisehamilton1273]

What a great idea! All my carrots died and never got bigger than micro greens sized 😅 definitely trying this in the fall!!!

[@dr_obisgarden]

Thanks 😊. Best wishes. Happy gardening!

[@deebrinson4880]

Great idea, thank you for sharing.

[@dr_obisgarden]

You are so welcome!

[@jimmycees4042]

excellent video. I've often looked at my egg crates and wondered if i could use them in some way for growing veggies. Thanks for sharing the great info and thumbs up.

[@dr_obisgarden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@busterbrown446]

What a waste of seeds. Germinate the seeds first. Then place ONE germinated seed per hole. Or place thinned plants in a prepared egg carton in a pot.

[@Cici1791]

Excellent techniques, thanks for the ideas. I personally don't like using cling film though, so I will try this using a clear transparent lid covered with a rock or something heavy to weigh it down..

[@dr_obisgarden]

You are so welcome! The transparent lid should work. Best wishes.

[@karensinclair1954]

I am using this method. I'll come back and let you know how it went.

[@dr_obisgarden]

Great! All the best.

[@drnkeirukaq.obi-kalu3364]

Thanks for sharing. Will try it with parsnip and see the outcome.

[@dr_obisgarden]

You're welcome. Best of luck!

[@realscopeofficial]

Dr. Obi, your gardening skills are truly unparalleled in Africa! Every time I watch your content, I learn something new - like this innovative way of growing carrots. I'd love to see more videos on cultivating different vegetables. I noticed some algae on the harvested carrots; do you have any advice on how to reduce this? Would mulching be effective, or perhaps there's a natural spray you'd recommend?

[@dr_obisgarden]

Thanks for the kind compliment. I'm glad that you're learning something new from this channel. Actually the green color you saw on the carrot is actually chlorophyll. When any part of an actively growing carrot root is exposed to light, it starts developing chlorophyll so it can photosynthesize. You can prevent this from happening by mulching or simply covering the exposed part of the root with more soil.

[@sarasilvester-purdon6238]

Thank you so much for sharing this inforamtion. I am starting this weekend. Very clever idea, Dr. Obi :-D

[@dr_obisgarden]

You're welcome. Thank you too.

[@sarasilvester-purdon6238]

@@dr_obisgarden Golly, Dr. Obi, I will be eating scrambled eggs forever. I have just purchased two dozen eggs. The cartons are ready to go and so am I. I have seeds and will start tomorrow. Have a happy weekend. SARA :-D

[@dr_obisgarden]

@Sara, glad to know you have everything ready to start. Best wishes with your garden. Happy weekend.

[@divinegracecreations]

I had to subscribe to your channel! The different ways of planting each varieties of plants and your teaching methods are absolutely brilliant! Thank you and God Bless you abundantly! Quick question 🙋🏾‍♀️? Please do you have videos on how to plant and care for Basil, Lemon Basil and Okro?

[@dr_obisgarden]

Thanks for subscribing. Welcome to the family. Unfortunately I don't have any videos on basil yet and although I'm working on a video for okro, it's yet to be released. I'll let you know when it comes.

[@divinegracecreations]

@@dr_obisgarden Alright sir. Thank you!

[@lotachukwuokafor5283]

Where can I purchase carrot seed?

[@dr_obisgarden]

I'm not in Nigeria so I can't tell you exactly where. But normally you can buy them from Agro input dealers or from the Gardening section/Aisle of Major supermarkets at the Mall.

[@Lanceonthesun]

Pls..Where can someone get carrot seeds?

[@slavenkabozic9655]

Molim vas omogucite prevod na Srpski jezik

[@Villagelifewithmamatiff]

Thanks alot everytime l watch your video l get inspired

[@dr_obisgarden]

Glad to hear that. Best wishes with your garden.

[@DisueVendiata]

Hello sir where can i get carrots seed?

[@nancyhamer949]

Such a great idea! Thank you!

[@dr_obisgarden]

You are so welcome! 🤗

[@kellysardella928]

Great tip ❤

[@dr_obisgarden]

Thanks 👍

[@emmacampbell3719]

Great idea. Many thanks. Will try this method.

[@dr_obisgarden]

Most welcome 😊

[@jcproject6408]

Do you have a technique on how to grow store-bought potatoes? How to make it sprout faster?

[@dr_obisgarden]

Not really. I normally look out for the ones that have started sprouting if I intend to grow them.

[@natashamonea]

What sre spraying on the leaves and pouring in the container besides water?

[@dr_obisgarden]

I poured compost slurry and sprayed with potassium nitrate fertilizer usually available in agro input shops as Multi-K.

[@Sonia-hw3yx]

Thank you for sharing, I'll give this technique a go 😊😊

[@catherinecardoso5891]

I'm going to use this method this year. I had too many seeds in the same area last year, and I harvested micro carrots. Not worth my trouble.

[@timothydestiny3865]

Your videos are very brilliant and unparalleled in Africa

[@elenahartz1141]

what kind of sand is river sand???

[@FoodThymeAndGarden]

[@eleanorbastian8430]

Great result. Thank you

[@iainb1577]

Good idea.

[@dr_obisgarden]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@nicfarrow]

Good and informative video.

[@dr_obisgarden]

Thanks.

[@GarrnettGem]

This is great! Thank you

[@NinaHansen2008]

What a great idea!,

[@dr_obisgarden]

Thanks, Nina!

[@lindaschaefer2252]

I love this!

[@dr_obisgarden]

Thanks.

[@olivernamukasa3195]

Your work is insipiring

[@timothydestiny3865]

I love this sir! Keep up the good work. However, it seems weed control would be an issue. For example, I can see water leaf(Talinum triangulare) growing as well.

[@dr_obisgarden]

You actually get few weeds growing compared to growing without the mulch.

[@timothydestiny3865]

@@dr_obisgarden Ok. Once I have an opportunity, I'll try it. Thank you very much sir

[@sowertosow]

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[@Dick-Dastardly]

Very interesting video as always.

[@dr_obisgarden]

Thanks 😊