Carrot seeds produce roots and not carrots"

Question

I have not been able to grow root crops - like carrots, radishes and beets - for several years. Usually the seeds develop great tops but just "root balls" underneath the soil - no carrots or radishes or beets. What is causing this? What can I do to prevent this?

Answer 1

cultivate the soil to include mulch, some sand and little lime and very old cow or horse manure.

Answer 2

cut a V in the ground for as many feet as you have seed.....important to have a sandy mix with the amended soil.