A good rule of thumb is to choose a container that's twice as deep as the length of the mature carrot. So if you're growing a variety that's expected to mature to 8 inches long, then opt for a ...

Growing vegetables is a completely satisfying experience, and those homegrown crops will always surpass any bagged or plastic-wrapped produce you find in grocery stores. Even if you have a smaller ...

What am I doing wrong? I ask myself. Well it may be that I have sown the seeds too early and the soil is not warm enough – it needs to be above 15C or 60F. But the most likely problem is that I don’t ...

Many people think about growing carrots in their garden. Some people think about beets, but even fewer people think about parsnips. All three of these crops are easy to grow and similar to plant.

Whether you grow carrots in spring and summer for quick, tasty crops or in the autumn for larger roots to store over winter, they're one of the tastiest crops you can grow. The Which? Gardening team ...

When it comes to starting a vegetable garden, there are a lot of factors to consider. For example, you need to decide if you're going to try growing vegetables from seed or which gardening techniques ...

You can grow carrots in pots and containers, provided you give them the proper care. Make sure you have the correct size pot and provide them with full sun. Use a standard potting mix and amend it ...