Where to grow carrots
Carrots grow best in light, fertile soil in a sunny position. Heavy or stony soils can cause stunted or forked carrots. If you have clay soil , try growing varieties such as ‘Parmex’ and ‘Carson’, which have short roots, or alternatively grow your carrots in containers (see below for more information about how to grow carrots in containers). For the best crops add plenty of organic matter to your soil before growing. Carrots dislike freshly manured soil so seed beds are best prepared in the autumn before sowing. You can also grow carrots in a greenhouse throughout the winter for a spring crop. Carrots are unsuitable for growing in a greenhouse during the spring and summer months as they prefer cool conditions.