Growing carrots from seed is something even beginning gardeners can do successfully. And homegrown carrots come in an assortment of fantastic colors—orange, purple, red, yellow, and white—and are much ...

Carrots, being a root vegetable, are unpredictable; you never quite know what they look like until you dig them up. Sometimes, the carrots you pull are disappointing—thin, almost thread-like, or ...

With a roomy pot, you can grow carrots just about anywhere—including balcony and patio spaces. Although most gardeners cultivate carrots in their in-ground gardens, there are some definite advantages ...

Of all the garden veggies, carrots are very close to the top of my list of favorites to grow. They can be directly seeded into the garden, need no pruning or staking, can hold up magnificently in the ...

A biennial is a plant that grows for two years before producing new fruit or seeds. Carrots are biennials, but that label refers to their seeds rather than their roots. The carrot root is typically ...

Experienced gardeners often grow two crops of carrots, an early crop and the main crop. The early crop is grown for immediate use, while the main crop is harvested for more long term keeping and use ...

Cultivating your own carrots offers a rewarding experience, yielding sweeter, nutrient-rich produce. From selecting the right seeds to preparing soil and ensuring proper watering, this guide provides ...

A garden at Martha’s Table in southeast Washington, D.C. According to Carly Mercer of Love and Carrots, the best time to plant most summer crops is early May. (Courtesy Love and Carrots) Whether you ...

With carrots, it sometimes feels like you're waiting an eternity for that first crunchy bite. Many types of carrots take up to 16 weeks (112 days) to grow from seeds to their full size, but not ...