Here’s how to plant carrots from seed in a container!

They can be planted early when it’s still cold, and replanted until it gets really hot - over 80 degrees. They don’t take a lot of space to grow, and you can eat the whole plant when it’s done, not just the root. The green leaves are good to flavor soups, or to make a pesto sauce or dip, like you would use parsley. You can grow a variety of different types of carrots, in many sizes and colors, but they all taste pretty similar. Choose the ones you think you’ll like!

Supplies:

A container or pot that is at least 10 inches deep
Potting soil, with some compost mixed in (if you have it)
A watering can or a cup with holes punched in it and some water
Carrot seeds

Steps:

Fill your container up with the potting soil.
Next, water the soil with the watering can or cup with holes. Seeds need moist soil to germinate, or start growing.
Check your seed packet. It will say how deep to plant them and how far apart. This is very important to know. Space them out a couple inches apart, like I am, or sprinkle them across the top of the soil and thin them out later if you prefer.
Carrot seeds are very small and don’t need to be buried. Press them in gently so the soil is touching them on all sides and if you want to cover them, sprinkle just a little soil on top - gently.
Place your container in a sunny spot.
Use a watering can to make sure the soil stays moist and they will start to sprout in 10 days or so. Keep them watered well for good growth.
Harvest when the root starts to peak out of the soil and is the size you want them to be. Your seed packet should give an estimated number of days until harvest.