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It’s impossible to grow another carrot from the vestige of an existing root. Some plants have adventitious roots; carrot is not one of them. It is a taproot. It's an internet myth spread by, amongst others, the Daily Telegraph!! - After a few days, you will observe small ferns, just like the carrot plant. This forms a very decorative plant and can be used as a table décor or as an indoor plant. It is very creative as well as attractive, and a great hobby idea for kids. There is something very satisfying about growing your own carrots. For a start it is very easy to have a supply of carrots for at least nine months of the year and even longer with a bit of luck and good management. This takes about 10 to 12 days depending on soil temperature. You can speed things up by buying primed seed in which the germination process has been initiated by the seeds man. Soon after they have emerged cover with a fine mesh netting and leave in place for the entire crop. This will let in light, air and water but keep pests at bay.