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Because carrot seeds are tiny, they need to be sown shallowly. The trick is to keep the top-most layer of soil damp during the long germination period. Water deeply prior to planting. Direct sow the tiny seeds 5mm (¼”) deep, 4 seeds per 2cm (1″), and firm soil lightly after seeding.
Also question is, when should carrot seeds be planted?
In the spring, sow carrot seeds in fertile, well-worked soil about two weeks before your last frost date. In cool climates, continue planting every three weeks until midsummer. In summer, begin sowing seeds for fall and winter carrots 10 to 12 weeks before your average first fall frost.
Also Know, should carrot seeds be soaked before planting?
Starting three to four days before you plan to sow them, soak carrot seeds in water for an hour, and then transfer them to a damp paper towel. Fold to enclose the seeds, then put inside an airtight container. Keep at room temperature. Seeds germinate in one to two weeks, depending on the weather.
Then put 2-3 seeds in each hole. Gently cover them up and water. A note about planting the right number of seeds–if the seeds are small, you just need to pinch a few between your thumb and forefinger, drop them in, and call it good. I can never get just 3 carrot seeds.