I have been trying to grow carrots for two years in a row. The carrots start out fine, but when it is time for harvesting, the carrots do not get very bulky. The top half of the carrot is about an inch wide, but the rest of the carrot is one thin root that extends about 3 or 4 inches with no bulk at all. I do have the correct color in the top half of the carrot, just not a lot of bulk in the top half and no bulk in the bottom half.
The article above states carrots like sandy soil. Should I mix some sand in the portion of my garden where I grow my carrots?
I also have not used any fertilizer. What would you recommend?
I have been trying to grow carrots for two years in a row. The carrots start out fine, but when it is time for harvesting, the carrots do not get very bulky. The top half of the carrot is about an inch wide, but the rest of the carrot is one thin root that extends about 3 or 4 inches with no bulk at all. I do have the correct color in the top half of the carrot, just not a lot of bulk in the top half and no bulk in the bottom half.
The article above states carrots like sandy soil. Should I mix some sand in the portion of my garden where I grow my carrots?
I also have not used any fertilizer. What would you recommend?
Any suggestions are appreciated.