Roots of carrots that are planted too close together twist around one another. Roots may be hairy, forked, or misshapen.
Identification
Carrots that have been planted too close together have symptoms that are also characteristic of overwatering, nematodes, hard soils, or root dieback (Pythium spp.).
Solutions
Thin carrots to 1 to 2 inches apart when plants are small.
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