cloud dreamer wrote:
Hud wrote:
It was a nice, sunny day here in zone 5 Ohio. I went out back and
raked the soil in the garden and planted three 7' rows of carrots.
The seed packet says plants will appear in 7 to 14 days. Pretty
exciting. I can't wait to see the sprouts. Someone here recommended
Lois Hole's "Vegetable Favorites." I want to thank you. Sorry I
can't remember your name. I have the book now and it's just great for
a beginner like me. The book recommends keeping the carrot seed damp
for several days. Is watering them once per day adequate?



Probably me. Great little book isn't it? Funny thing is I put in my
carrots today...no sun to do it by though.

Don't expect the carrots to germinate within two weeks. Carrots will
take longer...up to a month. Some people plant some radish at the same
time cause they would mature and be picked just as the carrots really
get going. (I don't cause I'm not a fan of radishes).

So, don't worry if you don't see anything until the end of the month.
Just don't let the area dry out.

To add, I've also put in my spuds, turnip, peas and onions. I'm well on
my way...despite a chilly spring.



Oops...meant to add about the watering...yes...keep it watered lightly
once a day until it germinates...don't let the ground get crusty dry
until they're established and from then on, keep an even watering schedule.

Since it's been so cold this spring for me (barely into the 40s F yet),
my carrots this year are under a mini greenhouse (4x16 - 2' high...great
little setup)...so I have a soaker hose in there set on a timer for a
watering once a day in the morning.

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Zone 5b in Canada's Far East