Question: We planted carrots and the seedlings are very close together. Do I need to thin out the plants to create better spacing? Answer: Carrots are very competitive seedlings and can grow close ...

A biennial is a plant that grows for two years before producing new fruit or seeds. Carrots are biennials, but that label refers to their seeds rather than their roots. The carrot root is typically ...

There are always lots of things to learn as a gardener, and many of them can only be learned through doing—through actually getting out there and getting your hands dirty. But there are some things ...

Where do carrot seeds come from, and how can you get them? Learn how to save carrot seeds without cross-pollination with wild carrot, or Queen Anne’s Lace. The Seed Garden (Seed Savers Exchange, 2015) ...

Plants to grow in November: Winter is the perfect time to sow carrots, radishes, turnips, and onions as the cool temperatures help them develop a sweet taste (Image: Canva) November is a great time to ...

The time to harvest overwintered carrots is now. Carrot, Daucus carota, is a biennial crop grown for its taproot and requires two years (or seasons) to flower; you'll want to dig your carrots before ...