Carrots

Start
Sow seed outdoors
Light
Full sun
Space
2–3 inches

Carrots should be direct-sown because their taproots do not transplant well. Keep the surface consistently moist during their sometimes-slow germination.

Thin crowded seedlings so roots can size up, and water uniformly to reduce splitting and misshapen roots.

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