Petar Ivanov, gardening expert at Fantastic Gardeners, adds, ‘Seeds that are sown early can be covered with fleece or cloches ...

There are also many different varieties to choose from, with you being able to grow carrots that you may not ordinarily see at the supermarket. From the traditional long-stalked o ...

The carrot family is at a disadvantage, however, because most Umbelliferae seeds (think parsley, fennel and dill) need time for their underdeveloped ovaries to grow before they can sprout.

Although carrot seed oil shouldn't be a substitute for your regular sunscreen, it can provide additional protection thanks to ...

Carrot seeds are small, but it's wise to plant them as thinly as possible. This reduces the amount of thinning necessary and potential risk from pests. Sow the seeds thinly on a sunny, dry day in ...

If you think gardening is only for warm, sunny days, think again! Cold-weather vegetables thrive when the temperatures drop, ...

sow a few seeds every fortnight. May-August - Grow, grow, grow Once the seedlings are big enough to handle gently pull out the weaker plants, leaving one carrot every 2.5cm. Try and do this in the ...

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Heirloom seeds can often lead to vegetables growing in different shapes and colours ... "That every tomato has to be red and round, that every carrot has to be orange so we want to show people ...