tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677496750939268931.post3857132506514580399..comments2024-01-21T00:34:56.950+10:00Comments on My Veggie Garden: Growing carrots from seeds (the only way)My Veggie Gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04171773502257337641noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677496750939268931.post-37019394487063810452015-08-31T10:40:57.459+10:002015-08-31T10:40:57.459+10:00I started using the seed tape a couple of years ag...I started using the seed tape a couple of years ago and found I had much better success with germination. Maybe the tape stays moist, because I definitely didn't keep the soil constantly wet. I did try to water each day though and I try to grow them in finer textured soil with less organic matter or fertiliser than my other vegies.<br /><br />Roslynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04940119240313980400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677496750939268931.post-19966915712807000282015-08-30T19:37:48.559+10:002015-08-30T19:37:48.559+10:00Hi Janice, you're right about soil type though...Hi Janice, you're right about soil type though. South Gippsland is a totally different kettle of fish to me here.<br />Cold, wet and boggy soils are just as difficult as my well drained and dry soil and raising your garden beds and waiting for things to dry out and warm up a bit will work a treat for you.<br />Thanks for your comment and good luck with your carrots.My Veggie Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04171773502257337641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677496750939268931.post-29539861409467126012015-08-30T11:03:56.249+10:002015-08-30T11:03:56.249+10:00In my experience my carrot seeds hate being too we...In my experience my carrot seeds hate being too wet and won't germinate until the soil dries out. Perhaps it depends on the type of soil. I grow mine in raised beds. My husband has suggested perhaps the drainage isn't good enough. With so much rain down here in South Gippsland the seeds I planted a while ago are only just struggling through. Having said all that, I eventually manage a good crop.<br /><br />Thanks for your blog.<br /><br />Janice<br />Janice Grahamhttp://www.retireandenjoy.comnoreply@blogger.com