Teresa mentioned putting compost around the carrots. My hubby wants to know do we mix the compost with the dirt, or do we just put compost around where we planted the carrots. LOL. Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross
I would mix it 50/50 with dirt to make sure there is enough substance around the carrots. The compost with provide both nutrients and lighten the soil, and the soil with hold the carrots in place while they get established.
I mix 50/50 and also add some just compost around/on top of my plants, then I have a layer of straw on top of that, helps keep the soil moist and you don't have to water as much, plus helps keep the weeds at bay.
"Treat the earth well, it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children"
Carrots & Compost Question
Posted - Mar 15 2010 : 8:28:06 PM
