OK, so we won't be winning any prizes at the local show.
These are the first carrots that we (I) have ever grown. Obviously we have a lot to learn. I think seeds would be a better way to go. Just clumping a punnet of seedlings willie-nillie doesn't appear to get the best results. But I for one am happy that we were able to get a meal out of our carrots, truly, I hadn't expected it.
Despite their mutated appearance they were delicious roasted with wine, thyme and cumin seeds for dinner tonight.
Any tips on growing carrots? I'd love to hear from you.
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You need good quality soil with no rocks in it. When a carrot is growing and it hits a rock, it will split or bend to go around it! My first batch looked even worse than yours, but my fingers are crossed that a raised garden bed + organic garden soil = perfect carrots :)
ReplyDeleteThose are some pretty awesome looking carrots! Well done. Lucky they made it to the table!!
ReplyDeleteWe had a few kids over for a play date on Monday and the little buggers pulled all my baby carrots out!! Can't wait to see your Beetroot next...