We did an experiment this year. We started the carrots in seed pots and then transplanted them into the garden. We thought this would be a great way to get a head start and not have to thin the planted seeds. I wondered why no one did this. Well... now we know.
Transplanting the carrot seems to disrupt the main tap root - ie: carrot - and results in many crooked and forked roots. They are perfectly edible. A little bit of a pain to peel but made a lot of little baby-like carrots.
And they made great interesting photographs.
Comments (4)
These are great shots of your weird carrots. I've had this happen before even without transplanting. I think I didn't thin them enough but I ended up with bizarre carrots like these one year. They were still good to eat.
Posted by Carver | July 24, 2010 8:43 AM
Posted on July 24, 2010 08:43
The invasion of the mutant carrots!!!
Posted by CherryPie | July 24, 2010 2:44 PM
Posted on July 24, 2010 14:44
I love your carrots! They have character!
Posted by nancyhol | July 27, 2010 9:48 PM
Posted on July 27, 2010 21:48
Hee! They look like little multiple-legged gentlemen trying to preserve their modesty by crossing their (many) legs.
Posted by Amy | August 2, 2010 7:02 AM
Posted on August 2, 2010 07:02