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 ...

Growing carrots in pots is an excellent introduction to growing root vegetables. It’s possible to easily get a good harvest ...

or roomy pots or grow bags. These simple tips will help you grow your own carrots from seed and enjoy your best harvest yet. Carrot roots grow long and straight in loose, sandy soil, but they can ...

The Which? Gardening team have trialled and tasted all sorts of carrots, including baby carrots for containers and maincrops for storing over winter, so we can share the highest yielding and tastiest ...

Carrots and parsnips grow best in light ... you can prepare a large container for sowing instead. When digging over your soil, do not add manure as this makes the soil too rich for the seeds.

No space for a dedicated veg plot? Containers are the way forward. Here are the best vegetables that will thrive in a pot, whether you have a patio, balcony or windowsill.

Stand pots in a sunny spot and keep the compost moist. For a continuous supply of carrots, sow a few seeds every fortnight. May-August - Grow, grow, grow Once the seedlings are big enough to ...

I sometimes leave the carrots under a netting cloche to avoid any rust fly which is a common pest. You can also avoid rust fly by growing carrots in raised beds as they can only fly to a maximum ...

The Which? Gardening team have trialled and tasted all sorts of carrots, including baby carrots for containers and maincrops for storing over winter, so we can share the highest yielding and tastiest ...