Hey there! I'm a bit of a novice when it comes to growing vegetables, mainly because I usually handle flowers. I volunteer with a gardening group that helps adults with learning disabilities, and each of them has their own vegetable bed. Recently, one of the folks planted some carrots, but I didn't supervise it since it's just me and another staff member overseeing seven individuals. The carrots have sprouted in an area about 20 cm by 1.5 m, and they're way too tightly packed together. The leaves are around 20 cm tall now, so I'm wondering if it's possible to move them and space them out a bit. I have a feeling it might be too late, but I figured it wouldn't hurt to ask! Thanks in advance!
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You can definitely give it a shot! I had a neighbor who successfully transplanted parsnips, and it might work with carrots too. Just be gentle with the roots when you move them!
It's a good idea to thin out the carrots and leave the strongest ones spaced a few centimeters apart. You could also try replanting the ones you remove, but they might turn out a bit deformed. No worries though, 'wonky' carrots are still delicious!
I'm glad to hear that! There's room in the bed since some seeds didn’t germinate. Thanks for the reassurance!
That's great to know, thanks! I think we’ll go for it with half of them. Even if some don't make it, it feels worth trying.