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« on: March 19, 2009, 20:49 »
what are the ideal growing conditions for carrots? i.e. soil type depth and height to carrotfly please?
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« Reply #1 on: March 19, 2009, 21:00 »
Hi, carrots grow best on light land but if you have heavy land grow a shorter variety. Once sown don't let them dry out. Rows 6" apart thin out to 2" apart or leave for small tender carrots. Some people say that a barrier arround the bed of fine mesh 2 feet high keeps the fly away as they are low flyers. Feed as required. Hope this will be of help.

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« Reply #2 on: March 19, 2009, 21:16 »
Carrots like poor soil and sandy conditions if possible.  I grow mine using a 50/50 mix of compost and sharp sand.
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« Reply #3 on: March 19, 2009, 21:39 »
thanks i hope i get some good results i love fresh carrots outta the ground. mmmmmmh sweet as anything and crunchy! god i cant wait! :tongue2:


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