Planting Carrot Seed- Board Method

Durgan · April 27, 2013

http://www.durgan.org/URL/?PHAIP 27 April 2013 Planting Carrot

Two 12 foot rows of carrots were planted using the BOARD METHOD. The carrot selection was random from my supplier. The row was rototilled, raked smooth, and marked with a board. Each carrot seed was planted individually by laying on top of the ground so they don’t touch and gently pushed with the finger. This means thinning is not required and harvesting is simplified, since no carrots are intertwined. Carrots do not germinate if temperature is above 30C or if they dry out. The board keeps a relatively constant temperature, keeps the seed damp, and prevents seed movement if it rains.Watering is by running water on top of the board. Sufficient weeps under to wet the seeds.Cross pieces were placed under the board to lift it slightly so the emerging plants are not obstructed. The board is removed immediately after germination. Reminder most seeds do not require light to germinate. I tend to use the BOARD METHOD for most of my seed planting now.

April 27, 2013	#1
Durgan Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Brantford, ON, Canada Posts: 1,341	Planting Carrot Seed- Board Method http://www.durgan.org/URL/?PHAIP 27 April 2013 Planting Carrot Two 12 foot rows of carrots were planted using the BOARD METHOD. The carrot selection was random from my supplier. The row was rototilled, raked smooth, and marked with a board. Each carrot seed was planted individually by laying on top of the ground so they don’t touch and gently pushed with the finger. This means thinning is not required and harvesting is simplified, since no carrots are intertwined. Carrots do not germinate if temperature is above 30C or if they dry out. The board keeps a relatively constant temperature, keeps the seed damp, and prevents seed movement if it rains.Watering is by running water on top of the board. Sufficient weeps under to wet the seeds.Cross pieces were placed under the board to lift it slightly so the emerging plants are not obstructed. The board is removed immediately after germination. Reminder most seeds do not require light to germinate. I tend to use the BOARD METHOD for most of my seed planting now.