We have been using this strategy in our area, but in a climate of -10 in January to -30ºF in February we insulate over plastic with straw or even old sleeping bags. No hoop, just lay the plastic right on the carrots. Then lift up the plastic anytime (on a warmer day) and harvest. We have done this up until May. Zone 4, Minnesota.
Great teacher as well as a farmer. We will see two nights or so of -30, but this method will work where I live. I'm going to play a little next winter. Thanks for the lesson.
Very cool! It seems crazy to be pulling carrots out from under the snow but as we all can see, you just did it. It takes more time to harvest with the tunnel and snow than it does in the summer, but you have less to do and I'm sure that your customers appreciate the fresh veggies. From a business perspective, I guess you appreciate the off season $'s too.
Ha! I love your winter vids because here in Central Ontario we do have 4 seasons. Almost Winter, Winter, Still Winter & Construction. :D I really want to try this covering the soil when it gets cold. Will be interesting to see just how cold dry soil can get before the product still in it freezes. Because it gets colder here and for a much longer time than where you are. I may cover the bed(s) with leaf litter which will add goodies to the soil anyways. (I hope lol)
Curtis, I'm in southern Idaho, we get about the same heat you do in the summer. Some farmers stop growing greens during that time. Can you speak on preventing bolting in plants. I don't want to sell anyone bitter greens. Thanks! Love the book!
I'm in central Ontario. Pretty cold here. It is a bit of a hit or miss proposition leaving the carrots in as the ground can freeze so hard you can't dig them out in the middle of the coldest part of the year. If you can dig them they are fine though. Bales of straw on the row can help.
I just started watching your channel .. I do not live in an Urban area but still find the information very useful.. Have to say the fast motion with the head cam makes me sea sick..I just fast forward.
Do you thin carrots after they are so tall? Looks like they were all pretty close together. This my first year with root vegetables as I did raised beds (1500 sq ft). I decided to plant turnips, beets, carrots, parsnips, broccoli for winter harvest after my summer beds were done. Using same system, zone 6 in PA, if need be, I can place higher hoops and more plastic to come up another zone. Thank you for taking the time to produce your videos.
What about in Alaska ? Our ground freezes solid.. also sunlight is approx 4-5 hrs a day winter months =7-8 I studied Eliot Coleman and his winter candy carrots. Though I still have not been able to figure out if this would work at all for me. We are just starting out this year, even though we have growing experience, just have yet to try this method. Any advice? We are an Alaska urban farm in zone 4-5 thanks!
I tested this out, but unfortunately didn't get the row covered in time and it's been such a cold winter in Merritt that now my bed is frozen solid. Have you every run into that and did you manage to salvage anything?
+Carlota Chmielewski Yes. Once they are fully mature by mid fall, they no longer need water as it gets cold. If it's below 5c, you no longer need water. The crop goes into a stasis. The ground no becomes a form of storage. If you water them, then it freezes, the expanding and contracting of the freezing will destroy the crop. That's why it's important to keep them dry once you get into late fall/early winter.
I've been farming a garden for pretty much my whole life, but it's never really done great... think my max profit was 3k on a third acre... I'm thinking of trying some of these techniques.... do they really work as well as Curtis makes them sound?
What is the name of those carrots? Also, at Home Depot, outside where the lumber is, they have these things called "concrete ladders." They are great for low tunnels. They are 10-feet long but you can cut them into smaller sections. Think they were $2.79 each.
Have you considered putting together your videos on DVD's by topic, so that people could buy them and watch on TV screens? I know I would value it. It would make it easier for more than one person to watch together.
That's a really good idea friend. I am going to think on that one a bit more. Send me a message through my channel here with your email address and I will make sure to send you a free copy when it's done.
do you have any rodent issues with your overwintering carrots and if so what do you do about them? I tried growing winter carrots on my urban plots for several years with good yields but only to find that the rodents would spoil most of them. Tried everything to stop them with no success.
Marcus Burt there are just a few crops that you can put on winter, such carrots, cabbage, beets and garlic, some you can harvest on plain winter, other such garlic are ready to harvest in summer. but all depends on your climatic conditions, some places are more aproppiate for winter crops than other.
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We have been using this strategy in our area, but in a climate of -10 in January to -30ºF in February we insulate over plastic with straw or even old sleeping bags. No hoop, just lay the plastic right on the carrots. Then lift up the plastic anytime (on a warmer day) and harvest. We have done this up until May. Zone 4, Minnesota.
Wow are you serious you just put plastic over the carrots no structure and insulate well. Does it keep the ground not frozen?
Rare that you can learn so much from one person, and in such short compact to the point videos. Very organized. Thanks so much for all the help.
you must hangout with dummies
you must hang out with insulting people
you must check this video after 2 years because i replied
I'm loving these videos Curtis, keen them coming!
Hi James!!
Great teacher as well as a farmer. We will see two nights or so of -30, but this method will work where I live. I'm going to play a little next winter. Thanks for the lesson.
Winter carrots definitely taste the best.
thanks so much for all your stuff on the channel. ive converted my garden in the past few weeks im constantly watching your videos
Very cool! It seems crazy to be pulling carrots out from under the snow but as we all can see, you just did it. It takes more time to harvest with the tunnel and snow than it does in the summer, but you have less to do and I'm sure that your customers appreciate the fresh veggies. From a business perspective, I guess you appreciate the off season $'s too.
Loved the video, this is my first year that I've grown them over winter, absolute game changer! 😊
The carrots sure looked good and I'm sure they taste great also. YUM Amazing that the poly tunnel will keep them thawed.
Good job!Love all your videos Curtis!!!!!!
Love all your videos. Can't wait to start growing food in a few weeks!
I REALLY LIKE YOUR VIDEOS,YOU EXPLAIN EVERYTHING VERY WELL
Ha! I love your winter vids because here in Central Ontario we do have 4 seasons. Almost Winter, Winter, Still Winter & Construction. :D
I really want to try this covering the soil when it gets cold. Will be interesting to see just how cold dry soil can get before the product still in it freezes. Because it gets colder here and for a much longer time than where you are. I may cover the bed(s) with leaf litter which will add goodies to the soil anyways. (I hope lol)
Curtis, I'm in southern Idaho, we get about the same heat you do in the summer. Some farmers stop growing greens during that time. Can you speak on preventing bolting in plants. I don't want to sell anyone bitter greens. Thanks! Love the book!
your the man curtis :-) cher, im def doin that this winter.
I'm in central Ontario. Pretty cold here. It is a bit of a hit or miss proposition leaving the carrots in as the ground can freeze so hard you can't dig them out in the middle of the coldest part of the year. If you can dig them they are fine though. Bales of straw on the row can help.
I should add I'm in zone 5.
Yes, i wouldn’t recommend it in Ontario.
Whats your marketing plan for these? Do you have a winter CSA along with leafy greens, restaurant, D2C? Also whats you average selling point?
+Evan Siodlarz Only restaurants during the winter, then some for the first few farmers markets. $2.50 / lb for big carrots. $4 for small.
OMG. So awesome!
brother man I've kept up with your videos for awhile now (great really great knowledge) could you help me out with sheet mulch?? Like advice or video
Appreciate your helpful insights. Any type if carrot will do ?? Do you use a special type of carrot seed .
What kind of tree is this in the background? It's beatuifull with the red leafs.
Here in Germany I grow winter carrots in a #sunkenbed established on a layer of warming horse manuare covered up.
If I planted scarlet Nantes in the pnw in the last week of august is it going to be enough time to mature? Could I interplant with tatsoi?
Great video. After harvesting to you just put the poly back on top or is it better to rebury it under some snow for insulation?
I just started watching your channel .. I do not live in an Urban area but still find the information very useful.. Have to say the fast motion with the head cam makes me sea sick..I just fast forward.
You'll get used to it. Best of luck.
Love it curtis!
Do you thin carrots after they are so tall? Looks like they were all pretty close together. This my first year with root vegetables as I did raised beds (1500 sq ft). I decided to plant turnips, beets, carrots, parsnips, broccoli for winter harvest after my summer beds were done. Using same system, zone 6 in PA, if need be, I can place higher hoops and more plastic to come up another zone. Thank you for taking the time to produce your videos.
Never thin. Plant at the right density the first time. Thinning is unnecessary work.
What about in Alaska ? Our ground freezes solid.. also sunlight is approx 4-5 hrs a day winter months =7-8
I studied Eliot Coleman and his winter candy carrots. Though I still have not been able to figure out if this would work at all for me. We are just starting out this year, even though we have growing experience, just have yet to try this method. Any advice? We are an Alaska urban farm in zone 4-5 thanks!
+Nicole Marie no. This won't work in anything less than zone 6.
Urban Farmer Curtis Stone thanks so much for your response.
Is that 1-30 inch bed or 2-30 inch beds under that runner?
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Great video!
I tested this out, but unfortunately didn't get the row covered in time and it's been such a cold winter in Merritt that now my bed is frozen solid. Have you every run into that and did you manage to salvage anything?
Very Nice! I love carrots, this would be something I can do, and thanks again for so much help I really enjoy watching :D
Would this work with spinach and romaine lettuce in my zone 8b Vancouver climate?
Do you use pelleted seed and/or the Earthway to seed your carrots?
+Daniel Aisenbrey I use pelleted seed for some carrots. Not these ones in particular. I use he Jang seeder for carrots.
So you cover them up with the poly before it gets too cold, and leave them under that cover for 2 months without them needing water?
+Carlota Chmielewski Yes. Once they are fully mature by mid fall, they no longer need water as it gets cold. If it's below 5c, you no longer need water. The crop goes into a stasis. The ground no becomes a form of storage. If you water them, then it freezes, the expanding and contracting of the freezing will destroy the crop. That's why it's important to keep them dry once you get into late fall/early winter.
I've been farming a garden for pretty much my whole life, but it's never really done great... think my max profit was 3k on a third acre... I'm thinking of trying some of these techniques.... do they really work as well as Curtis makes them sound?
What is the name of those carrots?
Also, at Home Depot, outside where the lumber is, they have these things called "concrete ladders." They are great for low tunnels. They are 10-feet long but you can cut them into smaller sections. Think they were $2.79 each.
Annie Gaddis / Can you please post a product number for those "concrete ladders"? Or a picture?
How do you fertilize your carrots? I’ve heard that too much fertilizer could ruin the shape of the carrots.
What do you do with the carrot greens?
Can you do this with rutabegas?
Have you considered putting together your videos on DVD's by topic, so that people could buy them and watch on TV screens? I know I would value it. It would make it easier for more than one person to watch together.
That's a really good idea friend. I am going to think on that one a bit more. Send me a message through my channel here with your email address and I will make sure to send you a free copy when it's done.
my climate is 15°c and 5°c in winter Im using the variety "Chantenay", can I grow in winter?
Hey Curtis , I just want to know where you get your greenhouse poly 6 mil ? I live in New Brunswick Canada and I cant find anything! Thanks
Google and Order it
4 mil can be bought at any hardware superstore...and double it up on frame.
do you have any rodent issues with your overwintering carrots and if so what do you do about them? I tried growing winter carrots on my urban plots for several years with good yields but only to find that the rodents would spoil most of them. Tried everything to stop them with no success.
Are there other crops that can be done the same way? Such as potatoes, rutabagas, etc.
Marcus Burt there are just a few crops that you can put on winter, such carrots, cabbage, beets and garlic, some you can harvest on plain winter, other such garlic are ready to harvest in summer. but all depends on your climatic conditions, some places are more aproppiate for winter crops than other.
Did you ever leave a carrot in the ground for the next year? It think someone in Denmark did this and it was some sort of delicacy?
They go to seed the next year and the carrot itself gets really woody.
smart tx
Holy shit that's some carrots
which carrot? Where did you get the seed?
What variety of carrots are those?
Bolero? Or Red Cored Chateney?
what do you do with the greens?
compost pile
why wait until jan to harvest them if they are ready in late oct.
Because I want to sell them in January.
what kind of carrot is that? what is the name?
Jesus is The Way
The Truth
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No man may come to God
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He gave us life
For he is God's word
When you die
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All things were formed through Christ
Jesus is The Last Adam
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The dead will rise
The beheaded in Christ will reign alongside him
The Body of Christ will be persecuted and hated for standing with Christ
You will have the Fruits of The Spirit to see you through
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Soften your hearts to him
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Snow is called 'a poor man's manure' by protecting the soil. Nature protects soil w/ dead tops of plants/grasses in the winter & bare soil is rare.
Get over it.