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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

As a new season of the year approaches, novice gardeners who have leftover seeds might wonder if they should toss out their packets or hold onto them for next year. This could be especially of ...

The time to plant summer vegetables is so close you can almost taste it! Seed displays and racks of luscious transplants at garden centers are both tempting. Which method of growing veggies should you ...

Where do carrot seeds come from, and how can you get them? Learn how to save carrot seeds without cross-pollination with wild carrot, or Queen Anne’s Lace. The Seed Garden (Seed Savers Exchange, 2015) ...