A biennial is a plant that grows for two years before producing new fruit or seeds. Carrots are biennials, but that label refers to their seeds rather than their roots. The carrot root is typically ...

Growing carrots from seed is something even beginning gardeners can do successfully. And homegrown carrots come in an assortment of fantastic colors—orange, purple, red, yellow, and white—and are much ...

Sow seeds during cool weather for a successful crop. Carrots thrive in cool weather with loose, well-drained soil, and take about 60 to 90 days to mature depending on the variety. For Southern gardens ...

Carrots are packed full of vitamins and minerals and have so many health benefits they could be classed as a superfood. Some ...

Whether you’ve got prize marrows in mind, or are happy with a misshapen tomato, we can all grow vegetables at home. And you don’t need a large backyard to get growing; a small plot or a balcony will ...

Carrots are the versatile vegetable packed with flavor and vitamins. However, should you want only the very tastiest serving of bright orange goodness on your plate, it is worth growing your own.

The snap of a juicy carrot fresh from your own backyard is worth the bit of extra effort required to grow these vegetables successfully. "Carrots are one of the more finicky crops to get established," ...

Today’s column is just a reminder to sow carrot seeds this month. The soil is warm, seeds are abundant and gardening is fun in May. Sow seeds now and you will be enjoying harvest by the end of July.