However, you can plant your seeds earlier than this as long as you provide your carrots with protection. ‘If planted earlier, ...

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Carrot seeds are small, but it's wise to plant them as thinly as possible. This reduces the amount of thinning necessary and potential risk from pests. Sow the seeds thinly on a sunny, dry day in ...

Cover your seeds with insect-proof mesh to protect from carrot fly. Carrots shouldn’t need much watering. If the foliage starts to wilt, give them a good soak. Weed between the rows regularly, using a ...

Swiss chard, celery and cilantro are also good options for planting now, she says.

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 ...

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Cover your seeds with insect-proof mesh to protect from carrot fly. Carrots shouldn’t need much watering. If the foliage starts to wilt, give them a good soak. Weed between the rows regularly, using a ...