Barely cover with soil and water thoroughly. Protect seeds from birds and squirrels if necessary, by placing a piece of chicken wire on the soil over the seeds. Remove once plants are established. Mulch with partially decomposed compost after soil has warmed, to prevent weeds, keep soil evenly moist, and provide disease protection. Insects are rarely a problem Aphids can be washed off with a water spray.
Diseases are infrequent and can usually be avoided by rotating carrots annually.
Harvest can begin when carrots are finger long and continue until they are about an inch in diameter. If they are left to get much larger they will become tough, so pull before they get too large. Try this recipe for Carrot Souffle . Remove tops, and make sure the carrots are not touching the box or each other. Garden clean up - compost tops.