The time needed for baby carrots to reach the perfect size depends on the variety, but in general it's between 6-8 weeks. Sow in May for crops that will stay in the ground into winter. Earlier crops ...

If your soil is not ideally suitable for carrots or parsnips, 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 ...

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 ...