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THINNING CARROTS - Carrot seeds are small and as we plant them, a LOT sprout up. If you let them stay that way, you’ll get tiny little carrots and no big huge chunky boys. Here’s how to thin them out: Wait for the seedlings to grow a bit, about 2 inches tall. This is when they’re big enough to handle but not too big that thinning disturbs their neighbors. Choose the strongest seedlings to keep and gently pull out the others. Aim for about 1 to 3 inches of space between the ones you leave in the