• Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist to avoid cracking, especially during dry spells. Mulching helps retain moisture and keeps weeds under control.
• Fertilizing: Avoid nitrogen-rich fertilizers, as these may cause irregular root shapes.
• Weeding: Regularly weed to prevent competition for nutrients, but avoid disturbing the shallow carrot roots.

Harvesting:

• Begin picking baby carrots as soon as they’re edible to allow others to mature.
• Full-size carrots are ready when roots show above the soil, typically around 68 days after sowing.
• Harvest early in the morning or on moist soil for easy pulling.