Row weeded and compost top-dressed.
Part IV · Crop record 11
Carrots
A physical tunnel protected new top growth, and an August 17 test pull produced a large healthy-looking carrot.
Growth timeline
The season in three field marks
A chicken-wire tunnel protected the row after groundhog browsing.
One large test carrot confirmed readiness; the remaining row stayed undisturbed while soil was wet.
Planting
Carrots occupied the center root row with onions in the original left-center-right row plan.
Fertilization
A compost top-dressing supplied gentle nutrition without forcing excessive top growth.
Irrigation
The row received drip moisture when needed and relied on rain during wet periods.
Pest history
A groundhog tunnel crossed the carrot area and tops were later nipped again, prompting a physical barrier and continued checks.
Harvest progression
One test carrot was pulled to judge size. The remaining crop was still being evaluated at the end of July.
Companion record
Carrots shared the center row with onions and benefited from the same close weeding and root-zone observation.
Organic practices
Compost, hand weeding, shoulder checks, and a physical animal barrier were used.
Yield
One test harvest documented; final row yield not yet known.