small carrots

 
I sowed carrot seeds into beds in May and even now in November, the
carrots are
still tiny. The biggest I've had has been 5 inches but that
was a one off. I've
checked the seed packet and their not a dwarf carrot
variety. I've never grown
carrots so any tips would be great. BTW, I've
had a very successful crop of
beets in the same bed.




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jenhicks

 On 11/05/10 6:01 AM, sometime in the recent past jenhicks posted this:

You've got to thin them. The soil needs to be deep and friable. But mostly,
carrots need thinning.

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Wilson 44.69, -67.3

 

 There is also the idea of  pelleting.  Basically it is taking very
small seeds and blending them in mud.  Dry them run thru a sieve and
plant.

Some places do it for you.

http://www.johnnyseeds.com/p-6371-bolero-f1-pelleted-og.aspx

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Bill  S. Jersey USA zone 5 shade garden
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5 inches isn't too bad for a carrot, but as you say... it was a one
off...




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Mathink