Growing carrots from seed is something even beginning gardeners can do successfully. And homegrown carrots come in an assortment of fantastic colors—orange, purple, red, yellow, and white—and are much ...

Of all the garden veggies, carrots are very close to the top of my list of favorites to grow. They can be directly seeded into the garden, need no pruning or staking, can hold up magnificently in the ...

Experienced gardeners often grow two crops of carrots, an early crop and the main crop. The early crop is grown for immediate use, while the main crop is harvested for more long term keeping and use ...

Carrots, being a root vegetable, are unpredictable; you never quite know what they look like until you dig them up. Sometimes, the carrots you pull are disappointing—thin, almost thread-like, or ...

A garden at Martha’s Table in southeast Washington, D.C. According to Carly Mercer of Love and Carrots, the best time to plant most summer crops is early May. (Courtesy Love and Carrots) Whether you ...

Carrots are an easy vegetable to grow, and many varieties exist, one of which will surely do well in your garden and delight your palate. Carrots are affected by few diseases or pests. Most issues are ...

‘Growing the carrots in containers will give some protection from the fly as they fly close to the ground, however, covering with the mesh will give you an extra level of protection.’ Tucking the mesh ...

With carrots, it sometimes feels like you're waiting an eternity for that first crunchy bite. Many types of carrots take up to 16 weeks (112 days) to grow from seeds to their full size, but not ...