[Trac]

Hi all,
Rookie gardener here! This is my second year ever with a garden, and this year, again, my carrots are "hairy" and more yellow than orange. Does anyone know what that might mean? What does my soil need? Thanks!

 

[Jennisee]

Hmmm, that sounds like a description of the roots of two-year old carrot plants. Did you just plant the seeds this summer?

 

[Trac]

Yes, they're just planted this year...and actually, last year they were the same, and that was my first year with a garden. Hmmm.

 

[CarrieMF]

Is it the same type of carrot seed? IT could be a certain type. When were they planted, perhaps they're not ready yet.

 

[HelloKitty]

That's how my carrots look too - first year here.

 

[Clarinet]

Hey! Me, too. They are short under the ground but more whitish-orange and definitely not orange. The greens above the soil look nice and they grew pretty tall. I think my soil isn't rich enough. Too sandy.

 

[Trac]

Well, maybe sandy soil is the issue then. It's pretty sandy here, too. The carrots are Sweet Nantes, and they are definitely big enough, and the tops look fine. I wonder if there's something I could add to the soil to make it better next year.

 

[HelloKitty]

Hey we have really sandy soil here too! My greens look tall and nice as well.

 

[HelloKitty]

OK so I pulled a couple more carrots yesterday and those ones looked GREAT. Dark orange, big and beautiful. I think maybe the other ones I just pulled too early