It's not difficult to save seeds from carrots that you've planted but there are a few things you should know before preparing ...

The best part? Carrots are easy to grow when planted in loose, well-draining soil and in an area that receives ample sunlight ...

By growing carrots on my own, I learned what works and what doesn't. The following tips would help you to sidestep my failures and give you big and sweet carrots. Success with carrots largely ...

Carrots and parsnips grow best in light ... From June to July onwards, start pulling up your carrots as soon as they're big enough to eat. It's best to harvest them in the evening to avoid ...

£1.00 Shop Now If you’re after your classic orange carrot though, Lucy suggests a variety called Nantes 5. “This is a good basic all round carrot that doesn't grow too big and is quite quick to crop.

Whether you grow carrots in spring and summer for quick, tasty crops or in the autumn for larger roots to store over winter, they're one of the tastiest crops you can grow. The Which? Gardening team ...

Storing carrots in the fridge may seem obvious but ... Many fruits and some vegetables produce ethylene gas, a plant-growing hormone responsible for ripening produce so it becomes more flavourful.

The big edible root part won’t regrow from the ... flowers and seeds if you give it a bit of time and TLC. Whether you plan to grow carrot tops in indoor pots or your vegetable garden, here ...

For a continuous supply of carrots, sow a few seeds every fortnight. May-August - Grow, grow, grow Once the seedlings are big enough to handle gently pull out the weaker plants, leaving one carrot ...