Planted a mix of Thumbelina and Short N Sweet in and around the garlic, eggplant and peppers.
Squares A1, A2, A3, A4, A5.
Squares B1, B2, B3, B4
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Planting Data
SerenDippity's Carrots Care Instructions
Ensure a rough distance of 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - look to sow at a depth of approximately 0.23 inches (0.6 cm) when sowing directly.
Carrot 'Thumbelina' normally reaches to a mature height of 5.85 inches [imperial: 15.0 cm] so ensure you have enough space in your garden for this plant.
Your garden is in partial sun light: plant in a location that enjoys full sun.
Your garden has combination soil - try to plant this plant in loam soil if possible for best results.
Remember to water often.
Your garden's USDA Hardiness Zone (8) is within the ideal range for Carrot 'Thumbelina'. The recommended range is between Zone 3 and 11.
Carrot 'Thumbelina' tends to grow best in a soil ph of between 6.0 and 6.5 meaning it does best in acidic soil.
Common Carrot problems include Carrot bacteriosis, Bacterial soft rot, Bacterial Leaf Blight, Carrot Fly, and Cucumber Mosaic Virus, so keep a close eye out for any developing symptoms.
More information about Carrots is available in the Folia gardener's wiki. All Carrots Care Instructions have been kindly provided by our members.
Harvest Tally
Milestones
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26 Jun 2009
Harvesting day 101 Carrots - Harvesting
9.0 x item 0.33 lb
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31 May 2009
Harvesting day 75 Carrots - Harvesting
Total carrot harvest so far in 2009.
1.0 x bunch 1.16 lb
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17 Mar 2009
Sown day 0

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