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[–] GardenGeek@europe.pub 6 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Did you, by any chance, transplant them when they were small? Carrots realy hate that and tend to skip root growth.

[–] Drusas@fedia.io 6 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Nope, they were all direct-seeded. Three different varieties in fertile, well-draining soil with no rocks, clay, or significant compaction.

[–] GardenGeek@europe.pub 6 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Okay, then my assumption was false and your case remains mysterious!

[–] Drusas@fedia.io 2 points 3 weeks ago

Thanks for trying!