A biennial is a plant that grows for two years before producing new fruit or seeds. Carrots are biennials, but that label refers to their seeds rather than their roots. The carrot root is typically ...

Sweet, delicate carrots that can’t be found in supermarkets are among a home gardener’s greatest culinary rewards. Find out how to grow several varieties such as nantes, chantenay, imperator, ...

Carrots are the versatile vegetable packed with flavor and vitamins. However, should you want only the very tastiest serving of bright orange goodness on your plate, it is worth growing your own.

Tips and secrets to growing sweet, delicious carrots. Susan R. of Santa Rosa asks: I love carrots and have tried several times to grow my own, but with no success. Can you provide some growing tips ...

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 ...

Carrots mature in 55 to 80 days, depending on the variety and other growth factors. Carrots are typically ready to harvest when they're about 1 inch thick. Inconsistent or inadequate watering, ...

Carrot is a hardy, cool-season vegetable. Carrots are eaten both raw and cooked and they can be stored for winter use. Types: Small/Round, Baby, Chantenay, Danvers, Nantes, Imperator, and Novelty. In ...

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• Carrots can be grown all year in mild temperate regions • In the subtropics, carrots are best grown from autumn to early summer, and in tropical areas, during the cooler dry season. Always plant in ...