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Fisherman

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Carrot Fly

« on: August 14, 2011, 06:27 »

Is there a time in the year when carrots don't get attacked by the dreaded fly? The reason I ask is that I would like to use the mesh covering to protect winter cabbage and sprouts from being attacked by pigeons.

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Re: Carrot Fly

« Reply #1 on: August 14, 2011, 07:26 »

Quote from: thecarrotmuseum.co.uk

There are usually two, sometimes three, generations of carrot fly in a year. The first and worst attack occurs mid-May and mid-June; subsequent attacks are in Autumn and in Winter in mild seasons.

So, you pays your money.....

Personally I leave mine on.

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Did it really tell you to do THAT on the packet?

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Re: Carrot Fly

« Reply #2 on: August 14, 2011, 09:14 »

I have never covered my carrots before but this year one of my carrot crops got carrot fly. Will always cover them now.

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