Would parsley root (or carots) germinate if planted 6 to 9 inches deep?

My mother in law maintains that this is how they plant it in the old country and I think that is insane.

Would parsley root (or carots) germinate if planted 6 to 9 inches deep?
I would guess that she is referring to millimeters, since 6-9 mm is about 1/4 to 1/3 of an inch. The normal (optimal) depth for planting carrots is 1/4" to 1/2". The old world doesn't use inches, and many people over there have no idea how big one is.



Carrots do best in a sandy soil, but do quite well in a good loam too. In heavy clay soils they can tend to be odd shaped and have a rough surface.



So to answer your question, not likely. The greens would have a difficult time reaching the surface if buried that deep. The seed only hold so much food for the plant to start growing, and there isn't too much of it in a carrot seed. Just enough to send out a small root and small leaves so it can start to produce it's own food.
Reply:That sounds strange to me, but it wouldn't cost much to check it out. They would take longer to come up. How was the soil in the "old country"? That would make a huge difference. If it

is hot with lots of sand, maybe seeds need to be planted deeper for moisture and to prevent dehydration.
Reply:you must really be bored today :))
Reply:A quarter of an inch would be more like it. She is probably saying millimeters..........
Reply:an inch or 2 is good. anything more and you might have to wait another month before they show.
Reply:sounds a bit (very) deep for carrots. Could be wrong though, if the soil is really loose?