Gardening is a beloved pastime for many, as it offers a sense of satisfaction and the joy of harvesting produce.

However, not all gardening practices are good, especially when it comes to starting your vegetable patch.

A gardening enthusiast shared some advice about several gardening items that may bring more harm than good to your plant-ventures.


Ryan, the green thumb behind Culinary Garden, warned gardeners about carrot seedlings sold at Bunnings Warehouse.

In a video he shared on social media, he claimed that these seedlings 'should be illegal' and discouraged gardeners from buying them.

He further explained that the seedlings sold by the hardware giant have a 'really high rate of stunted growth'.


'They fail because carrots are a taproot that grow downwards and fatten out,' Ryan said.

'If you damage that taproot when transplanting, you end up with a non-straight carrot, or a dead one, or one that only grows about an inch long.'

This is a common issue that many novice gardeners may not be aware of when they purchase seedlings.


Yet, carrots aren't the only vegetables Ryan cautions against buying in seedling form.

Lettuce, garlic, peas, and beans are also on his list.

These vegetables grow better from seeds and do not require the extra steps that could do more harm than good to crops.

Despite facing initial scepticism from his audience, Ryan's point was inadvertently proven after Bunnings posted a video featuring the said seedlings.

Ryan advised gardeners to start planting carrots from seed instead.

This could avoid the risk of damaging the taproot.


Carrot seeds have a high germination rate and can be sown directly into a quality potting mix.

With a bit of covering and consistent watering, gardeners should see their carrot tops sprouting in no time, bypassing the need for seedlings.

Watch Ryan's explainer video here:

For our members who love to garden, this advice could be helpful.

It saves gardeners time, money, and from the disappointment of a failed crop.

When in doubt about growing a particular plant, reach out to your local nursery or gardening club for advice.

Happy gardening!
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