Growing Carrot

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03 Mar 14 will (Australia - temperate climate)
how long does it take for the seedling to show
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20 Mar 14 Peter (Australia - temperate climate)
In my experience, about 2-3 weeks. I find the seed very sensitive to depth of planting. They must be shallowly sown (no more than 4-5 mm) and kept moist. A board or strip of hessian over them will keep them moist, but remember to check regularly and remove the board when germination has occurred.
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