No weeds or thinning! 🌱😮 A simple way to plant carrots at home in winter and move them to the garden in spring 🥕 Easy and saves time! 💪😨 Find out how in the article 👇
There is a simple and effective way to plant carrots without having to thin them out later. What’s even better is that you can prepare everything at home during the winter, sitting comfortably and without rushing. For this method, all you need are ordinary egg trays, which can have 10, 20, or 30 cells each. Choose a day for “winter planting” and get ready to spend some time on it, but trust me, the results are worth it. With this method, your carrots will grow straight and won’t crowd each other.
To start, take each egg tray and use a sharp knife to make small cross-shaped cuts at the bottom of each cell. This will allow the roots to grow freely once the cardboard softens in the soil. After that, get your carrot seeds ready. If you have pelleted seeds, place one in each cell. If you’re using regular seeds, spread them on a light-colored saucer. Dip a toothpick in water to pick up a seed and place it in each cell.
Once the seeds are in, stack the trays on top of each other. This way, you can prepare everything in advance and just wait for spring. When it’s time to plant, dig and loosen the soil in your garden bed, making sure it’s moist. Lay the prepared egg trays with seeds directly on the bed, side by side.
Cover them with a thin layer of loose soil or compost, about 1-2 cm thick. Then, gently water the area using a watering can, making sure not to wash away the soil from the trays. For the best results, cover the bed with plastic wrap to keep in the moisture and help the cardboard soften faster.
This simple technique not only makes planting easier but also helps your carrots grow evenly and reduces the need to deal with weeds or thinning later. With this method, you can look forward to a neat and bountiful carrot harvest!
