Looking after
How to thin seedlings
Pulling out the extra seedlings so the rest have room, best done after watering and in two goes.
Water the row first so the extra seedlings pull out easily.
Pull out the weakest, leaving the rest at the spacing Bia shows.
Firm the soil back round the ones you keep. If they’re crowded, thin in two goes.
When to do it
It depends on the crop. Tap one for the dates where you live.
CarrotOnce seedlings are about 5 cmDates for your area
BeetrootTo one seedling per clusterDates for your area
ParsnipTo 15 cm apartDates for your area
TurnipTo 10 to 15 cm apartDates for your area
Also part of growing
Before and after
More how-tos: looking after
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