No one does soil testing in our little northern town. I grow only carrots in raised rectangular beds (3 X 10)ft. Last year I had a stunted crop of carrots that were nowhere near the size that they should have been. I know now that this was due to a lack of fertilizer. Could you tell me what formulation of fertilizer is the best for my needs and how much of it would I have to work into the soil?
Cheers, John
Best Fertilizer for Carrots
You might want to enhance the soil with compost and I've had great luck with soil from under an old burn pile (logging). You don't need green growth so the first number should be lower and middle high. Take a look at this one: https://www.westcoastseeds.com/shop/garden-supplies/fertilizers/carrot-fertilizer-2/
and they'll ship to you ;-)
Thanks for the answer - do you mix the fertilizer into the soil before you sow the carrot seeds?
I've never used this fertilizer. I read the description and it kinda sounds like you do.
Thanks very much for your help. That certainly was a great lead as I have never heard of a fertilizer specifically for carrots. I'm placing my order right away.
So let's assume I get a terrific crop of carrots this season after having used the carrot fertilizer.Does that mean that the carrot fertilizer is depleted and I should be applying the same amount of fertilizer next year?
That's an interesting question since nitrogen is depleted quickly but phosphorus can stay in the soil for years.
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