A biennial is a plant that grows for two years before producing new fruit or seeds. Carrots are biennials, but that label refers to their seeds rather than their roots. The carrot root is typically ...

7 easy vegetables to sow in April for a tasty homegrown crop.

When April can seem to bring four seasons of weather in one day, it feels a bit optimistic to be thinking about summer food. And yet, this month is absolutely the time to turn your hand to the ...

Sow seeds during cool weather for a successful crop. Carrots thrive in cool weather with loose, well-drained soil, and take about 60 to 90 days to mature depending on the variety. For Southern gardens ...

Carrot is a hardy, cool-season vegetable. Carrots are eaten both raw and cooked and they can be stored for winter use. Types: Small/Round, Baby, Chantenay, Danvers, Nantes, Imperator, and Novelty. In ...

Carrots are the versatile vegetable packed with flavor and vitamins. However, should you want only the very tastiest serving of bright orange goodness on your plate, it is worth growing your own.

No big yard? No problem. These vegetables thrive in tiny urban gardens.

If you’re at all familiar with companion planting, you have likely heard that carrots love tomatoes. But why is that? And ...

You’ll know when it’s time to harvest them when the lush green tops are about 12 inches tall and the shoulder (top) of the carrot may begin to poke through the soil. The shoulder should be about ¾ to ...