Learn About Saving Carrot Seeds
Is it possible to save seeds from carrots? Do carrots even have seeds? And, if so, why haven’t I seen them on my plants? How do you save seeds from carrots? A hundred years ago, no gardener would have asked these questions, but times changed; laboratories began developing new strains and pre-packaged seeds became the norm. Seed Saving in the Garden In the past, it was a common practice among flower and vegetable gardeners to save seeds. From carrots, lettuce, radishes and other fine seeded species to the larger seeds of beans, pumpkins and tomatoes, every gardener kept a stash of their favorites to plant again or trade with friends. Modernization gave us hybridization — cross breeding. In spite of recent complaints, this wasn’t necessarily a bad thing. It allowed farmers to grow larger quantities with fewer problems and to ship their produce over long distances safely. Unfortunately, many of these new strains sacrificed flavor and texture to meet these needs. Now the pendulum...