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Old 18-06-2012, 08:51 PM posted to rec.gardens
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Default Carrots - only "winter vegs"?

On Sat, 16 Jun 2012 11:44:48 -0700, Higgs Boson wrote:

Getting such good results with Asian carrot ""Kuroda" that I would like
to replant. But not waste time/space.

Is there a "rule" that says one can't plant this "winter veg" now? I can
see not planting spinach or lettuce, but...?

Mild Mediterranean climate. No really awful summer heat.

Input welcome from NG members with similar or near-similar micro-
climates.

TIA

HB


If you can keep the seed moist enough to germinate well, it's definitely
worthwhile. I usually try for a late carrot planting following the early
peas removal. Last year we had fresh carrots through February (yum!).
It has helped (to keep the soil moist) to cover the soil with some old
boards until the seed breaks the ground surface.