Hey folks! I've been using wooden planks to keep carrot seeds moist after sowing, but I don't have any that fit right now. I'm curious if anyone's had success using frost-fleece as a cover to keep the soil moist for carrot germination. I'll make sure to water the area every 4-5 days, but I'm wondering if the fleece will keep the soil in a good condition for germination, especially if I double or triple layer it and weigh it down with stones. I'd love to hear your experiences with this! Thanks!
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Last year, I used burlap instead of frost fleece and it worked really well. I did two layers that were slightly overlapped, and my seeds thrived even during a heat wave and a drought. I bet frost fleece would work similarly!
Using frost fleece like Agribon should definitely help, but keep an eye on the soil temperature—it might cause some issues. Also, I’ve found that just about anything that prevents moisture from escaping works, like cardboard or plastic. I lightly water mine daily until they germinate; that's been my go-to method!
I tried using a sheet of cardboard this year, and it worked perfectly! I just weighed it down with rocks because of the wind, and the carrots sprouted in just a few days. I think any covering that keeps moisture in will do the trick!