Thinning
When you sow directly into the soil, seedlings can become overcrowded. This is not a problem with large seeds like peas and beans which are easy to space but can be more difficult when you sow small seeds like carrots. These are some dwarf carrots that some of you sowed for the incredible edibles. The trick is to thin them out when they’re small and manageable. So:
A couple of things to remember.
Dont be tempted to pull out loads of seedlings at a time, leaving big gaps, as there may be natural losses due to pests and diseases. It’s better to thin in stages every couple of weeks or so. A little and often is the key.
Most thinnings can be transplanted elsewhere, Carrots and radishes are not so keen, so they can be composted.
