Carrot Planting Secrets You Need to Know: Tips from a World Record Grower!
In this video, we show you how to plant carrots like a pro — with tips and secrets straight from my dad, Dan, a world record gardener who has grown massive, record-breaking vegetables. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced gardener, you’ll learn the exact steps we use for sweet, straight, and perfectly grown carrots.
We start with organic soil amendments to give your carrots the nutrients they need, then cover planting, spacing, and watering techniques. You’ll also discover secret germination tricks, how to avoid common mistakes like hairy carrots, and the best methods for harvesting and storing your fresh carrots. Plus, we share our family’s favorite carrot variety and even a few fun moments in the garden.
1:13 Organic Soil Amendments for Carrots
2:25 Preparing the Soil with Hoeing
2:38 Our Makeshift Cordless Weed Eater
3:51 Wind Protection for Tomato Plants
4:51 How to Prevent Hairy Carrots
6:11 Carrot vs. Potato Soil Amendments
6:24 Planting Carrots Like a Pro
8:46 Dad’s Love for Planting Carrots
10:23 Proper Spacing and Thinning
12:37 Our Favorite Carrot Variety
13:40 The Health Benefits of Carrots
14:17 The Right Planting Depth for Carrot Seeds
14:53 Why Planting Carrots is So Much Fun!
16:17 Choosing the Best Hoe Shape
16:53 The Power of Mycorrhizae for Carrots
17:56 When to Plant Carrots for Best Results
Credit to : Organic Gardening, Homesteading & Woodworking
