11 April 2011 Planting Carrot Seed 11 April 2011 Planting Carrot Seed

Carrot seed is small and if temperature is above 27 C the seed fails to germinate. I mark the row with 4 inch board and carefully lay the seed about two inches apart on the board pattern. A board is then laid to cover the seed until germination. The seed is just pressed into the soil.

The board tends to limit the temperature from rising too much when the sun is shining, and also prevents the seed from drying out, and protects the small seed from washing away when it rains. Experience has indicated that carrot seed can be planted very early in the Spring.