Growing carrots in containers isn’t just practical - it’s rewarding and proof that you don’t need a garden bed to enjoy a ...

Carrots mature in 55 to 80 days, depending on the variety and other growth factors. Carrots are typically ready to harvest when they're about 1 inch thick. Inconsistent or inadequate watering, ...

The snap of a juicy carrot fresh from your own backyard is worth the bit of extra effort required to grow these vegetables successfully. "Carrots are one of the more finicky crops to get established," ...

On a sunny fall morning, a dozen people kneel in the freshly turned earth of a carrot patch, chatting as they unearth the ...

Q: I want to grow carrots, but my soil is dense clay. All the sources I read say carrots prefer a sandy loam. How much sand should I add to get it to be the right texture? A: This is a question we get ...

Early last spring, I wrote a column about sowing carrots, one of my favorite vegetable crops. But, have you tried growing late summer/early fall carrots? It’s easy. Spring sown carrot seeds take a bit ...

Starting a garden can be daunting, but it doesn't have to be. Proper research and dedication will be needed, but the reward of fresh vegetables from your own backyard will be worth it. While every ...

Winter doesn't mean your vegetable garden has to disappear. These surprisingly easy crops thrive indoors when outdoor beds ...

You can fit carrots (Daucus carota subsp. sativus) almost anywhere in the garden. They don't take up much space, and the long taproots help to break up and aerate the soil for other plants. Some ...

Dave Jackson in his greenhouse at his home in Bell’s Flats. Jackson grows carrots indoor and outdoors, along with other vegetables. (Kirsten Dobroth/KMXT) Kodiak Island is home to a burgeoning local ...