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Best Carrot Varieties for Santa Cruz County Gardens

Not all carrots are created equal. Discover 12 varieties that thrive in Santa Cruz County's clay soil and varied microclimates, with specific recommendations for your garden.

Adrienne Gaughan 9/25/25 Adrienne Gaughan 9/25/25

Carrot Troubleshooting Guide: Pests, Diseases, and Growing Problems in Santa Cruz County

From forked roots to vanishing plants, this guide diagnoses every carrot problem and provides local solutions for Santa Cruz County gardens.

Adrienne Gaughan 7/11/25 Adrienne Gaughan 7/11/25

Best Tomatoes by Microclimate: What to Grow Where in Santa Cruz County

Find the right tomato varieties for your Santa Cruz garden. Recommendations for coastal fog, redwood shade, San Lorenzo Valley, and warm inland areas like Watsonville.

Adrienne Gaughan 7/10/25 Adrienne Gaughan 7/10/25

How to Overwinter Carrots in Santa Cruz County: Your Guide to Sweet, Year-Round Harvests

Learn to overwinter carrots in Santa Cruz County for sweeter, year-round harvests. Planting times, best varieties, and winter protection tips for local gardeners.

Adrienne Gaughan 9/12/24 Adrienne Gaughan 9/12/24

Succession Planting Carrots in Santa Cruz County: How to Harvest Fresh Carrots Year-Round

Learn succession planting for year-round carrots in Santa Cruz County. Planting schedules by microclimate, best varieties, and continuous harvest strategies.