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Carrots not making much Progress
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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 |
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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) -- Kay |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. -- Thanks Kay I'll be patient for a while and not replace them with onions immediately. Phil |
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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... -- Gordon H Remove "invalid" to reply |
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Carrots not making much Progress
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TheScullster writes "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... -- Gordon H Remove "invalid" to reply |
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Carrots not making much Progress
"Gordon H" wrote in message ... In message , TheScullster writes "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... -- Gordon H Remove "invalid" to reply |
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