Growing carrots
Carrots are one of the most popular vegetable patch crops in Finland, but the seed germinates slowly and the seedlings are easily smothered by weeds. This guide explains how to prepare the soil, when to sow and how to keep the carrot fly away.
You will need
- Carrot seeds or seed tape
- Loose, stone-free soil or a raised bed
- Fleece or insect netting
- A watering can or hose with a fine nozzle
- A rake
Steps
Choose a sunny spot
Carrots need at least 6 hours of sun a day. Avoid places where carrots grew the previous year, because pests and diseases stay in the soil.
Dig the soil deeply
Sow at the right time
Keep the sowing moist
Thin the seedlings
Protect against carrot fly
Water and weed regularly
Harvest and store
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