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 ...

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 ...

You can plant these delicious vegetables on your porch, or even indoors. You can grow carrots in pots and containers, provided you give them the proper care. Make sure you have the correct size pot ...

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 ...

Thanks to the long growing season in the South, you can plant a cool-season crop like carrots twice, once in the fall and again in very early spring. Carrot seeds will germinate in 10 to 21 days and ...

Carrots are the versatile vegetable packed with flavor and vitamins. However, should you want only the very tastiest serving of bright orange goodness on your plate, it is worth growing your own.

Tips and secrets to growing sweet, delicious carrots. Susan R. of Santa Rosa asks: I love carrots and have tried several times to grow my own, but with no success. Can you provide some growing tips ...

Houseplants need to be repotted from time to time to keep them healthy and vigorous. Spring, when your houseplants are actively growing, is the best time to repot. Keep in mind, however, that most ...

Question: We planted carrots and the seedlings are very close together. Do I need to thin out the plants to create better spacing? Answer: Carrots are very competitive seedlings and can grow close ...

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 ...