Plant the Seed
You plant carrots the old-fashioned way, truly sowing them by spreading them on the ground in rows. Drop carrot seeds directly on the soil 2-4 weeks before the last spring frost date. The seeds are tiny. Moistening the soil beforehand helps the seeds stick and not blow around. Or, you can mix them with sand before sowing. Cover the seeds with 1/4 inch of fine soil or compost, then water gently.
Help Them Grow
Keep your planted seeds moist to help them germinate. This may mean watering once or twice a day for about 3 weeks. Once their true leaves form, thin the carrot seedlings to about 3 inches apart. It will help, too, if you carefully remove weeds from the area by pulling or hoeing. It's easy for carrots to dry out in the summer heat. You can help them by putting a 3-inch layer of mulch down around the plants. This will help keep moisture in while discouraging weed growth.
To help your carrots flourish, give them the 1-2 power punch of Miracle-Gro® soil and plant food, which work in harmony to encourage strong growth. A month after planting, begin feeding them weekly with water-solubleMiracle-Gro® Performance Organics® Edibles Plant Nutritionto keep the nourishment coming. It supports both your carrot plants and the soil, leading to an impressive harvest. Be sure to follow the directions on the label.
