how to spot carrot and beetroot seedlings from weeds

[dragonaxe]

ok, probably a dumb question, but I planted 2 rows of beetroot and 1 of carrot in my greenhouse 2 weeks ago and there are seedlings coming through. Unfortunately, there's millions of them!!!

I can sort of spot straight lines in some places, but other than that how can I spot the veg seedlings from the weeds!!??

[zazen999]

Carrots...2 long seed leaves and then feathered leaves
Beetroot, 2 seed leaves and then reddish stems on the leaves.

google 'carrot seedling' and 'beetroot seedling' on google images and it will show you some.

[Jenegade]

I've attached a pic of my carrot seedlings from last year, haven't taken any of beetroot yet, but they are definitely very purpley red in colour!

[Two_Sheds]

Why would you have weed seeds in your greenhouse? What compost did you use?

[dragonaxe]

Why would you have weed seeds in your greenhouse? What compost did you use?

I inherited the greenhouse when I moved hear 2 years ago. Up until now I've just dug in multipurpose B&Q compost, but now you mention it, I've no idea how long the previous owners were using the same soil.
Do you reckon I should remove a lot of it and replace it with new? If so, what should I replace it with?

[Two_Sheds]

Oh right - you've got borders inside your greenhouse, I get it.
yes, I would turn it out and put fresh in. (a mix of loam, multi-purpose, well-rotted manure, well-rotted compost etc)

[Maximillian]

i'm so glad you asked! no matter how hard i try my lines are never straight so i can't tell the difference between weed and seed until they are bigger! not a dumb question. i shall be googling seedlings now!

[BEANY]

New to this game but have managed to sort the beet and carrots from the weed however i weeded my parsnips the other day and transplanted the few that germinated into 2 rows. My lottie neighbour came along and commented on the 2 extremely neat and well cared for rows of groundsel i had cultivated! Oops. Luckily have some more but not easy to tell them all apart!!! Live and learn!