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angelamcd on
July 18, 2012Q.Why are mushrooms growing all around my carrots?
We have a small (10' X 4') raised vegetable garden that we planted this year. We put in two rows of rainbow carrots, which are doing nicely so far. I've noticed that there are lots of small mushrooms growing very closely around both rows of carrots but not around any of the other vegetables that we planted. We used bagged Miracle Grow vegetable garden topsoil to fill the whole garden box and we have a drip line from the sprinkler system to the box that sprays twice everyday. Any idea what kind of mushrooms these are and whether they could be poisonous? Is there anything we can do to prevent them? Thanks.
Answered by
Nikki on
July 19, 2012
Certified ExpertA.The mushrooms will not hurt the plants. It is actually a good sign. It means that the plants are growing in rich soil full of organic material. It could also be a sign of excessive moisture, so check the soil around your plants to see if they are getting too much water. If so, you can simply back it up a bit.
Though they will not affect your vegetables, I would NOT attempt to eat the mushrooms themselves, but your carrots and other veggies will be safe to ingest.
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- Asked by
JenJM on
August 1, 2012Q.Best way to control weeds in my vegetable garden
I have a 25 x 25 ft garden. It looked beautiful right after I rototilled it. I put black plastic down between the rows to keep those weeds away, but as the seeds began to germinate, so did the weeds. What is the best, cost efficient, time efficient way to keep weeds to a minimum? I can't even see my carrot tops!!
- Answered by
Nikki on
August 2, 2012
Certified ExpertA.This article will help you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/vegetable-weed-control.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Answered by
JenJM on
August 3, 2012A.Thank you!
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jad4254 on
September 13, 2012Q.when to harvest
How do you know when to harvest root vegetables like carrots, onions and rutabagas? I dug up some of my carrots the other day because the green tops were about a foot and half tall only to find out the carrots themselves were only an inch long by 1/2 in wide and others were smaller than 3/4 in by 1/8th in . So I just separated them and replanted them.
- Answered by
Nikki on
September 14, 2012
Certified ExpertA.These articles should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cauliflower/picking-carrots.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/rutabaga/harvesting-rutabaga.htm
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charlesmichalsky on
September 25, 2012Q.When I Plant Carrots Do I Use Seeds or Plants?
When I plant carrots, do I use seeds or plants?
- Answered by
Nikki on
September 26, 2012
Certified ExpertA.Generally, carrots are grown from seeds. These articles will help with growing healthy carrots: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/carrot/how-to-grow-carrots.htm
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Anonymous on
October 16, 2012Q.Carrot Damage
My carrots appear to have been eaten on by a boring bug. Half a carrot is common, as well. What can I do to assure it doesn't happen again next season?
- Answered by
Nikki on
October 17, 2012
Certified ExpertA.It is likely carrot rust flies. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/carrot/carrot-rust-fly-control-tips.htm
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October 27, 2012Q.Storing Carrots Out of Ground
Storing carrots out of ground.
- Answered by
Heather on
November 6, 2012
Certified ExpertA.Remove the tops and wash gently. Place the carrots in a bucket of slightly damp sand and put in a cool location. This will keep them for quite some time.
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jad4254 on
December 5, 2012Q.Growing Season
I know beans and carrots are annuals and peppers and tomatoes grow for years. What I wanted to know is how long the growing season is that they will produce vegetables.
- Answered by
Nikki on
December 6, 2012
Certified ExpertA.In ideal conditions, these plants will normally put out fruit until fall, or the first frost. I actually had tomatoes produce throughout the month of November this season--a first for me in zone 7b. Within your zone, you may be able to get fruits just as long, if not longer. Weather, growing conditions and variety will all dictate the length of the growing season--two to three months for most.
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