This rewarding root vegetable is fairly specific in its requirements for best results. A light, well-drained soil is right, including crumbly loam and coarse sand, but it does not thrive on heavy clay. Thorough preparation of the soil the previous autumn will improve its structure, but do not sow on freshly manured soil, as this will encourage the carrot seeds’ roots to fork or 'fang'. The earliest sowings benefit from a warm, sheltered position and, if available, cloche protection. 

Sow outdoors thinly where they are to crop, 1.5cm (½in) deep directly into finely prepared soil which has already been watered. Allow 30cm (1ft) between rows. Early sowings may benefit from cloche protection. Seedlings usually appear in 14 to 21 days. Thin by harvesting young carrots evenly from the row, allowing the remainder to grow. Water well until plants are established. Regular sowings made every three weeks will ensure a continuous supply of young roots. Roots can be lifted in autumn. Remove soil and store in dry sand.

Get ready to grow your very own carrot seeds from home and show your family the joys of bringing your garden into the kitchen! All vegetable seeds available at Mr Fothergill’s are perfect for home cooking! Whether you’re cooking up a vegetable stew or just want to see better in the dark, our carrot seeds are the perfect addition to your vegetable garden.

You can buy carrot seeds online at Mr Fothergill’s, but our fantastic products are also available at all good garden centres and major hardware stores.