Carrot 2026

You know when to pick carrots from your garden when the tops of the roots are about ½ to ¾ inch wide and have a rich, bright orange color peeking through the soil.   That’s the sweet spot, and if you’ve been staring at your carrot patch wondering how do you know when to pick … Read more

You know it’s time to harvest your carrots when the tops of the roots are showing at the soil line and they’ve reached a good size for eating.   Carrots are usually ready to harvest about 60 to 80 days after planting, depending on the variety you chose.   If you’ve been wondering how to … Read more

You know a carrot is ready to harvest when the top of the root is about ¾ to 1 inch wide at the soil line.   That’s the simplest and most reliable way to tell if a carrot is ready.   But there’s more to it than just size because carrots don’t all ripen at … Read more

You know a carrot is bad when it feels soft, slimy, or shows signs of mold, and those are the clearest signals that it’s time to toss it.   Carrots don’t last forever, and even though they’re pretty sturdy vegetables, they can absolutely go bad if you leave them sitting around too long.   If … Read more

You know a carrot is ready to pick when the root has reached a usable size and the top of the carrot is peeking out of the soil.   For most varieties, that means the carrot is between ½ and 1 inch across at the crown, though baby carrots can be pulled much earlier.   … Read more