tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43000017399118779002024-03-12T20:33:55.362-07:00Carrot GrowingDizzydazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07490879651635095200noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4300001739911877900.post-18843587528182974532010-03-26T09:38:00.000-07:002010-03-26T09:39:16.471-07:00The Secret to Growing Carrots is Simply Using the Right MethodsThe right way of growing carrots:<br /><br />There are more than a hundred varieties of carrots, but typically only 4 groups are used for planting. The carrot plant needs more moisture than other vegetables you may have grown in the past. Drought is one condition a growing carrot will not tolerate. An extended period of hot temperature is believed to cause the vegetable to have an excessively strong flavor.<br /><br />Best way to plant carrots:<br /><br />When growing carrots the seeds can be placed in the soil during the early part of spring. They should be gently pressed into the dirt about a ΒΌ of an inch and spaced apart 1-1/2 foot at the minimum. The seeds should then be covered with well-rotted compost, and then kept moist until they sprout. Once they become settled in the soil, a layer of mulch should be added to preserve moisture.<br /><br />Carrot care:<br /><br />You want to use a loose, well-drained soil with a P.H. of 5.5 to 7.5. Growing carrots do best when the soil has a high-level of potassium. Adding wood ashes to the soil will help accomplish this.<br /><br />Garden pests:<br /><br />A common pest found on carrots is the carrot fly. It begins life as a maggot, feeding on the outside of the vegetable. Moles, mice and rabbits can be a problem for your carrots as well. Use a pest netting to help keep them off your crops.<br /><br />Growing carrots is a great way of getting exercise, saving money at the grocery store and ensuring your family is eating healthy vegetables.<br /><br />Steve Habib is an active gardener and researcher on the subject of growing and caring for a variety of plants. To receive our FREE BOOK "How Do Plants Grow" visit the HOME PAGE To learn more about GROWING CARROTS visit here.<br /><br />Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Steve_Charles_HabibDizzydazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07490879651635095200noreply@blogger.com