Best Days for Sowing Carrots for Winter in 2025: Tips for Gardeners
Sowing carrots for winter is becoming increasingly popular among gardeners, as this technique allows for an early harvest by the beginning of spring. In 2025, the right choice of timing for sowing will play a key role in ensuring the successful overwintering of seeds and future yields.
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Favorable Dates for Sowing Carrots for Winter
Experts recommend paying attention to weather conditions, specifically that the average daily air temperature should drop to +5°C, and it is also important to consider the onset of the first night frosts. According to the Lunar Calendar, the most favorable days for sowing carrots in 2025 will be October 29-30, as well as November 1-2, 6, and 9-10.
“Gardeners advise focusing on the average daily air temperature, which should drop to +5 degrees, and also to pay attention to the first night frosts. According to the Lunar Calendar, the most favorable days for sowing carrots will be October 29-30, as well as November 1-2, 6, and 9-10.”
Preparing the Plot and Choosing Seeds
For successful carrot cultivation, it is recommended to choose open, well-lit areas that are protected from strong winds. Before sowing, the beds should be prepared: thoroughly loosen the soil, remove weeds, and add organic fertilizers, such as compost. For sowing, furrows about 3 cm deep should be made with a row spacing of 30 cm. The seeds are sown dry, without prior soaking. After sowing, they are covered with dry soil, and the surface is mulched with sawdust, pine needles, or peat.
It is important to choose carrot varieties that are characterized by high frost resistance, quick maturation, disease resistance, and low maintenance requirements. Recommended varieties include: Abaco, Kuroda, Abraso, Nantes, Montana, and Vitamin. They consistently yield high harvests even under challenging conditions. To increase the chances of a good harvest, experts recommend sowing seeds in excess—up to 25% more than the usual rate.
By following these tips, the first large and sweet carrot roots can be harvested in spring 2025, while putting in minimal effort. The key is to choose the right sowing dates and thoroughly prepare the soil.