| I get seed catalogs from seed companies. I just request a catalog on the website. Here is a list of ones that I like http://www.vegenag.com/2009/03/seed-catalogs/ As for the carrots there are a few considerations. First, you need to have deep dug soil. If carrots have a hard time getting big, it is usually because the soil is too hard and not loose. Make sure to amend the soil with plenty of compost and such to help with this problem. Second, don't over water. You should water carrots about twice a week with about 1 inch of water. For me that takes about 1 hour and a half using drip irrigation with 2 gallon per hour emitters. Last, make sure to apply a side dressing of nitrogen about 6 weeks after the seeds are up. This will help to get the roots bigger. The rate of fertilizer is about 1 cup per 10 foot row. I use ammonium sulfate 20-0-0. For a full skinny on carrots from Utah State university go to http://www.vegenag.com/vegetable-fact-sheets-for-utah/ and click on carrots. | 
