Comments on: Good carrots gone wrong

By: Leslie Delemeester

Mon, 04 Nov 2019 01:01:44 +0000

I planted my seeds in flats this year. As a result the majority have multiple tap roots.

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By: Claudia

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 07:53:16 +0000

Thank you Niki very much. This had not occurred to me. I am sure this must be the problem and I will certainly avoid this particular bed in future. Claudia

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By: Niki Jabbour

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 16:04:25 +0000

Hi Claudia, Carrots are often covered in hairs or small roots when they are grown in manure-enriched soils. I try to avoid manuring my carrot bed before planting for this reason. Hope this helps! Niki

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By: Claudia

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 13:30:54 +0000

In reply to GENE.

I cannot find a reason for my carrots having roots coming out of them all the way round from top to bottom. Can you please advise. They are not forked but perfectly straight but need peeling rather than scraping.

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By: GENE

Sun, 07 Aug 2016 23:04:36 +0000

Another reason for split carrots is lack of constant moisture down to the proper depth.
That tap root is about twice as deep as the part we will be eating; and the moisture needs to be below that growing depth. If you want an eight inch carrot, you need to water to about sixteen inches.

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By: savvygardening

Tue, 22 Apr 2014 23:00:00 +0000

In reply to Sharon Bryson.

Right you are Sharon! ‘Scarlet Nantes’ is among Jessica’s favorite varieties.

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By: Sharon Bryson

Sun, 20 Apr 2014 13:35:00 +0000

The various types of Nantes carrots are very good choices for both deep soils and somewhat shallower ones.

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