Carrots are classified as root vegetables and come in many different sizes and colors. Most of us are familiar with the yellow carrots and are not aware that carrots come in other colors such as white and purple. Most types of carrots are easy to grow, but different types and different sizes require specific soil requirements.
This very helpful chart at Mother Earth News sets out all the details for growing the various types of carrots.
And you can check out the video below to see an example of carrots being planted and thinned out.
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