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08 Sep 18, Rowan (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)

Why are my carrot tops rotting.

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03 Oct 18, Lulama Dimba (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

Good morning Am preparing to plant carrot and my market wants the carrots by January 2019 what advise you can give me. I like to use organic fertilizer is it a good idea? Thank you Lulama

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04 Oct 18, Mpumelelo (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

Can carrots be transplanted, If yes after how long?

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28 Feb 21, Bee-Pie (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)

It can be done with extra care. Carrots and the carrot family generally do not enjoy their roots being disturbed. It is better to sow in situ.

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06 Nov 18, janico (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

Must you trim the leaves regularly to promote growth or do you leave as is

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04 Dec 18, Tessa (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)

Hi there. Rotating ctops is always a good idea to prevent build-up of pests and predatory fungi/bacteria in the soil. And alfalfa, comfrey (non-invasive varieties) and parsley are great for replenishing the soil. But I suspect in this case it's to avoid any carrot fly maggots that may still be present in the soil. Whatever cover you use needs to be weighed down at the edges to prevent access by the fly for laying eggs.

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14 Apr 22, Dennis (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

Good Day. Please advise when is the best month to plant egg plant in KZN Richards Bay.and what fertilizer and nutrients can I feed the plants. Regards Dennis

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22 Nov 23, Scelo (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

Can I grow carrots in December? I am in South Africa (Durban)

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25 Nov 23, (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

August to April.

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26 Nov 23, Celeste Archer (Canada - Zone 5a Temperate Warm Summer climate)

I really can't answer your question, (Can you grow carrots in December in your area) but I can give you all the growing criteria and then you can check (via prior years climate data for your area) whether your area meets the conditions for carrot growth or not. .Carrots: -- minimum germination temperature is 2c : optimum germination is 10c to 25c (the temperatures must be sustained). Seeds germinate over a 2 week period -- if crust forms on the top of the soil, germination will be restricted. Carrots like well drained, well aerated loamy soil. They are SOMEWHAT drought resistant. -- optimum growing temps : 15C to 20C , with a minimum of 5C and a maximum of 24C Outside of the growing range (less than 5c or more than 24c) the carrot goes into "dormancy/holding pattern" with extreme temps killing the carrot. Carrots like well drained soil and they like aeration... so planting in hills (or hilling) is beneficial and allows carrots to grow longer. Carrots can tolerate shade but do best in full sun. I looked up the temperatures for germination and growing on the Atlantic Canada's Advisory board publications (since I don't have all my germination and growing temps memorized). Hope this helps you decide whether or not you can grow carrots in your area in December.

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