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09 Apr 19, Rae Rakute (Australia - tropical climate)

Carrots are good to grow throughout Summer , Autumn , Spring.

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02 Feb 19, Anne (New Zealand - temperate climate)

can i still grow carrot seeds now early February thanks

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31 Jan 19, Stephen Meiklejohn (Australia - temperate climate)

My carrots have hard core and it is a different colour to the outer flesh

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04 Dec 18, Tessa (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)

Hi there. Rotating ctops is always a good idea to prevent build-up of pests and predatory fungi/bacteria in the soil. And alfalfa, comfrey (non-invasive varieties) and parsley are great for replenishing the soil. But I suspect in this case it's to avoid any carrot fly maggots that may still be present in the soil. Whatever cover you use needs to be weighed down at the edges to prevent access by the fly for laying eggs.

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06 Nov 18, janico (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

Must you trim the leaves regularly to promote growth or do you leave as is

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01 Nov 18, Colin Low (Australia - temperate climate)

I have had trouble growing carrots and I think now because of the chicken & cow manure is too acid. I have limed the area where this year's crop will be tried & my question is "How long do I need to wait before planting the seed? cheers Colin

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01 Nov 18, Mike (Australia - temperate climate)

Your main problem was probably the addition of the manures. Carrots do not need or like a rich soil (N) - it produces too much leaf. Carrots prefer a loose loam kind of soil - as in not heavy clay. A loose soil that is crumbly. If adding compost/manures do it months before planting carrots or grow something else before planting the carrots. A couple of weeks should be sufficient with the lime - mix it in well and water it and turn it over once or twice. Plant carrots thinly - can use a small salt shaker with some sand mixed with the seeds.

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04 Oct 18, Mpumelelo (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

Can carrots be transplanted, If yes after how long?

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28 Feb 21, Bee-Pie (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)

It can be done with extra care. Carrots and the carrot family generally do not enjoy their roots being disturbed. It is better to sow in situ.

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03 Oct 18, Lulama Dimba (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

Good morning Am preparing to plant carrot and my market wants the carrots by January 2019 what advise you can give me. I like to use organic fertilizer is it a good idea? Thank you Lulama

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