carrot seed drills

[captainhastings]

Any tips on keeping a carrot seed drill moist I can't make it to the plot every day to water. So they keep drying out and not germinating
Thank you

[Bren In Pots]

Could try covering them with plastic, I've sure I'veread here on the vine a tip about placing a plank of wood over parsnip seeds to help them germinate so maybe try that way.

[Alison]

I make a dip in the soil, water it really well and then sow. Cover over and then never water again. If the soil is nice and wet below the seed you don't really need to keep watering, they will germinate fine. If you're in pots though it's a totally different scenario.

[captainhastings]

Ok I will try again and really soak the drill

[noviceveggrower]

I think some one said also said make the drill a bit deeper, put a thin layer of MPC in the bottom and then the carrot seeds and then cover with a little bit more MPC. Think the MPC keeps the moisture a bit better than just soil.

[Ding Dang Doo]

Was understanding the thread until this cd along...

MPC

Please help the new guy.

Thank you.

😬

[noviceveggrower]

MPC is multi purpose compost