Growing carrots requires patience – lots and lots of patience. But after almost 2 months, I finally have something to show.
I read in an old Southern Living Garden Book that it is vital to thin out the carrots at this point, removing some of the small carrots to make room for the rest. Easy. With all of the rain this summer in the Southeast, I have really been able to ignore the carrots and let them grow.
If you want to plant your own carrots in a 5 gallon bucket, read my original post [here].
Since I graduated from college three weeks ago, my new roommate says I have taken on a new obsession to help with the transition: gardening. (A little bit of dirt is good for the soul.) A few years ago, I heard of a neighbor growing carrots in a 5-gallon bucket, and finally, I decided to try it out for myself.
This project began at my parent’s house (because they have tools and I do not). First step was buying the list below:
I also needed things I found in at my parent’s house
Before I can pour in the dirt, I prepared the bucket by poking holes in the bottom using a hammer and screwdriver. I found that the holes I made near the center of the bucket caused cracks (which I did not want). So, just beware that can happen. 
With holes finished, I put a 3-inch layer of rocks at the bottom of the bucket. I purchased river pebbles, but if I was to do it again, I probably would have used larger rocks.
Next, I filled the bucket up with dirt. 
I read online that carrot seeds should be sown in about 1-inch deep of dirt. And that I could sew a good amount of seeds (like 40-60). So I did. (This is the point of the project where you should know that I am 100% a novice gardener. I can tell you what I did, but I do not know if this is correct.)
But with that being said, after a week of being in full-sun and being watered everyday, I had sprouts! I am not sure how long this growing process will take, but I will need you updated. The lesson to be learned – If I can do it, so can you!
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