Roasted Carrots Your Way
Almost all veggies taste better roasted. There’s something about roasting that really brings out the best in vegetables. The year that I grew a full rainbow of carrots gave me …
growing carrots
Growing Carrots in Containers
Carrots are easy to grow in containers; you just need good, loose soil. You don’t need a lot of space or a fancy container, either. Some gardeners grow carrots in …
Where to Grow Carrots
Carrots like a full day of sun—six to eight hours. They’ll do OK in partial shade, too, but the more sun, the better. …
Growing Carrots from Seeds or Seedlings
Let’s just cut to the chase here: carrots do not like to be bothered. Direct-sow the seeds and save yourself the time, aggravation, and likely disappointment of trying to transplant …
Types of Carrots
Carrots fall into two main groups: early and maincrop. As their name suggests, early carrots mature earlier than their maincrop counterparts. In general, early carrots are ready for harvest in …
