Easy To Grow Carrots | Planting Guide for Beginners | creative explained

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In this short video, I will show you how to plant carrots in containers using easy-to-follow steps. You don't need a large garden to grow your own food, as carrots can be grown in pots on a balcony or patio. I will cover soil preparation, planting carrot seeds, watering, sunlight requirements, thinning, fertilizing, and harvesting. With this guide, you will be able to grow fresh and delicious carrots right at home. Don't miss out on this opportunity to start your own vegetable garden and enjoy the satisfaction of growing your own food.

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Growing carrots in containers is a great option for those with limited space or poor soil quality. Here is a quick guide to growing carrots in a container:

1. Choose a container: Select a container that is at least 12 inches deep and has a diameter of at least 12 inches. The container should have drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.

2. Soil preparation: Fill the container with a good quality potting soil that is loose and well-draining. You can mix in some compost or other organic matter to improve soil fertility.

3. Carrot seeds: Choose a carrot variety that is suitable for container growing, such as ‘Little Finger’ or ‘Paris Market’. Sow the seeds about ¼ to ½ inch deep and space them about 1 inch apart.

4. Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged. Water the container whenever the top inch of soil feels dry.

5. Sunlight: Carrots need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. Place the container in a sunny location, such as a south-facing window or a sunny spot on a patio or balcony.

6. Thinning: Once the carrot seedlings have sprouted and grown to about 2 inches tall, thin them out so that each carrot has about 2 inches of space around it. This will allow the carrots to grow to their full size.

7. Fertilizing: Carrots don’t require a lot of fertilizer, but you can add a slow-release fertilizer or a diluted liquid fertilizer once or twice during the growing season.

8. Harvesting: Carrots are usually ready to harvest when they are about 1 inch in diameter and have reached their full color. Gently pull them out of the soil, taking care not to damage the roots.

*With these tips, you can easily grow delicious and nutritious carrots in a container.*

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My family is just getting started in gardening and I really like carrots so thank you for the knowledge

gaybatch
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Great video! I am about to plant some carrots in a container in a moment. I like how you used the cardboard cut out to keep the moisture in. New subscriber here! Be well. - Colin

holisticheritagehomestead
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Your seed storage system looks awesome.

lindaleckenby
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Thanks for your help😊.
Please can you tell what the soil you use compose of?

adewunmibukolasiwoku
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Just planted some carrots today.
Thanks for the advice :)

wolfdreamer
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OH COOL!!!! THAT IS SO GOOD TO KNOW!!!

kimballhartman
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Can you please talk about your seeds and how you keep them … I love this or maybe you have done a video already if so send me the link 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾❤❤❤❤❤

maranitalogan
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Can i cover with mulch instead of cardboard??

juemaitulnajiha
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Awesome secrets ❤. Please how can I get my hands on those seeds?

iquommaatolani
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I’ve started my gardening early in April I love ur ideas & learning stuff from ur gardening information Thanks 👩‍🌾🪴

sandramoreno
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Question. I grow all containers as I’m disabled. What color is best for painting the containers or does it matter. Most of mine are old refrigerators with the mechanics stripped laying on their backs.

Greenacres
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I just read that carrots do not do well with transplanting... and I already have seedlings growing in a small container.. is there a way I can safely move them to a larger container without killing them all, or do I just need to restart? It's my first time trying carrots

katertot
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Okay mine have already sprouted a bit, I have transferred them into a little pot.. when do I know to transfer them into a bigger one like this you have here ??? HELP 😭

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Did i just see a grey cat in the backround???

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