[growmore]

I planted mine in an old bath this year about 30" high and so far so good - fingers crossed. We have had some really nice carrots from it  and as yet no sign of the dreaded carrot fly. Last year my carrots in the ground were decimated by the little b***ers.

[ratman]

I don't ever worry about the shape as long as the flavour is there.
Is your soil very stoney ??