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14 Apr 19, Rob (New Zealand - cool/mountain climate)

Do carrots need a lot of sun

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09 May 19, (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)

Looks like NZ cool/mountain climate zone doesn't work for carrots. Try the aussie cool zone for carrots. Plants need sunlight 6-8 hours generally.

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17 Apr 21, Michael (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)

I find that difficult to believe given that all of the commercial carrot growing in the North Island is done in the volcanic plateau around Ohakune and Rataehi.

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09 Apr 19, Rae Rakute (Australia - tropical climate)

Carrots are good to grow throughout Summer , Autumn , Spring.

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02 Feb 19, Anne (New Zealand - temperate climate)

can i still grow carrot seeds now early February thanks

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31 Jan 19, Stephen Meiklejohn (Australia - temperate climate)

My carrots have hard core and it is a different colour to the outer flesh

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04 Dec 18, Tessa (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)

Hi there. Rotating ctops is always a good idea to prevent build-up of pests and predatory fungi/bacteria in the soil. And alfalfa, comfrey (non-invasive varieties) and parsley are great for replenishing the soil. But I suspect in this case it's to avoid any carrot fly maggots that may still be present in the soil. Whatever cover you use needs to be weighed down at the edges to prevent access by the fly for laying eggs.

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06 Nov 18, janico (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

Must you trim the leaves regularly to promote growth or do you leave as is

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01 Nov 18, Colin Low (Australia - temperate climate)

I have had trouble growing carrots and I think now because of the chicken & cow manure is too acid. I have limed the area where this year's crop will be tried & my question is "How long do I need to wait before planting the seed? cheers Colin

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01 Nov 18, Mike (Australia - temperate climate)

Your main problem was probably the addition of the manures. Carrots do not need or like a rich soil (N) - it produces too much leaf. Carrots prefer a loose loam kind of soil - as in not heavy clay. A loose soil that is crumbly. If adding compost/manures do it months before planting carrots or grow something else before planting the carrots. A couple of weeks should be sufficient with the lime - mix it in well and water it and turn it over once or twice. Plant carrots thinly - can use a small salt shaker with some sand mixed with the seeds.

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