Carrots not making much Progress
 

Hi all

As subject really.
For 2-3 weeks grass seed has sprouted to a height of about 1" and done
nothing else!
Is this normal, or is the growth being checked by conditions in some way?
(Sorry can't remember variety, but location is East Yorkshire)

TIA

Phil

Carrots not making much Progress
 

TheScullster writes
Hi all

As subject really.

But the subject is carrots!

For 2-3 weeks grass seed has sprouted to a height of about 1" and done
nothing else!
Is this normal, or is the growth being checked by conditions in some way?
(Sorry can't remember variety, but location is East Yorkshire)


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Kay

Carrots not making much Progress
 

"K" wrote

But the subject is carrots!

Sorry Kay

To clarify, it is certainly carrot seed that was planted but it looks like
grass seed sprouting.
One or two blades showing above ground, but stopping at about 1" (25mm)
high.
Is this to be expected?

TIA

Phil

Carrots not making much Progress
 

TheScullster writes

"K" wrote

But the subject is carrots!

Sorry Kay

To clarify, it is certainly carrot seed that was planted but it looks like
grass seed sprouting.
One or two blades showing above ground, but stopping at about 1" (25mm)
high.
Is this to be expected?

The blades are the cotyledons or 'seed leaves' - they provide the first
bit of food while the seedling gets established. There should be two of
them on each seedling. There will be a pause while the seedling gets a
few roots going, then it will produce the first true leaves, which are
fine and feathery.

Most of the carrot family seem to produce long thin cotyledons.

--
Kay

Carrots not making much Progress
 

"K" wrote

The blades are the cotyledons or 'seed leaves' - they provide the first
bit of food while the seedling gets established. There should be two of
them on each seedling. There will be a pause while the seedling gets a few
roots going, then it will produce the first true leaves, which are fine
and feathery.

Most of the carrot family seem to produce long thin cotyledons.

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Thanks Kay

I'll be patient for a while and not replace them with onions immediately.

Phil

Carrots not making much Progress
 

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TheScullster writes
Hi all

As subject really.
For 2-3 weeks grass seed has sprouted to a height of about 1" and done
nothing else!
Is this normal, or is the growth being checked by conditions in some way?
(Sorry can't remember variety, but location is East Yorkshire)
TIA
Phil

I have some (early Nantes) in a container, under a sheet of glass, and
they have also stopped at about 1" double leaf stage. I suspect
that underground container rabbits are pulling them back! :-)

I wondered whether to remove the glass...
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Gordon H
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"K" wrote

The blades are the cotyledons or 'seed leaves' - they provide the first
bit of food while the seedling gets established. There should be two of
them on each seedling. There will be a pause while the seedling gets a few
roots going, then it will produce the first true leaves, which are fine
and feathery.

Most of the carrot family seem to produce long thin cotyledons.

--
Thanks Kay

I'll be patient for a while and not replace them with onions immediately.

Phil

Mine are exactly the same...
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Gordon H
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"K" wrote

The blades are the cotyledons or 'seed leaves' - they provide the first
bit of food while the seedling gets established. There should be two of
them on each seedling. There will be a pause while the seedling gets a
few
roots going, then it will produce the first true leaves, which are fine
and feathery.

Most of the carrot family seem to produce long thin cotyledons.

--
Thanks Kay

I'll be patient for a while and not replace them with onions immediately.

Phil

Mine are exactly the same...
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Gordon H
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