Carrots are a root crop, best grown from seeds. You will not find seedlings at the garden center because they do not transplant well. Carrot seeds prefer soil temperatures between 50 and 85 degrees F.

Author and smallholder Sally Coulthard shares her tips for ensuring a bountiful supply of the garden’s most versatile ...

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 ...

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 and any secrets to growing sweet, delicious carrots?

Growing carrots can be a satisfying experience, as long as the seeds are sown and fertilized correctly in the first place.

Napoli is popular for good reason. It’s a reliable performer, it’s quick to mature (55 to 58 days from direct-seeding in the ...

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.

It’s time to plant carrots. In all honesty, that statement is true anytime from mid-April to mid-August. Carrots are the perfect crop for succession planting, especially if you love baby carrots that ...

Garden expert Benedict Vanheems says April is the most important sowing month of the year, and recommends five essential ...

Watch the fascinating journey of a carrot plant from seed to harvest over 80 days in this detailed time-lapse. Using a clear container, we reveal the hidden world of root development alongside vibrant ...

Most gardeners are still hunched over seed trays under grow lights this April, nursing fragile seedlings indoors, when the ...

If you've never tasted a carrot fresh from the garden, you've missed out on a treat. Carrots are considered in a cool-weather vegetable. In Southern USDA hardiness zones, you can take advantage of ...