[vineweevil1]

I have started some carrots in pots in the greenhouse, tubs outside and on row on the plot. I was wondering if their was a certain time that the carrot fly's come knocking as they are presently unprotected?

I know they peak around July?? but didn't know if the little blighters would be getting to my carrots yet?

[peapod]

they do start around april to may so best to fleece now

[vineweevil1]

Thanks for the reply, will get hubby on the case with the cling film on a roll for the plot and I will fish out some fleece.

Just re read my post, appauling english!

[Kristen]

"some carrots in pots in the greenhouse"

Carrots hate being transplanted - are they peat pots, or paper one, or somesuch that you can plant "whole"?

Sorry if this is Granny + Eggs!!

[vineweevil1]

These are the small round variety of carrot (Parmex?) and some others in 12" pots, they are going to stay in the pots until being eaten (hopefully by me and not the fly!).

[Stevens706]

I cover mine after sowing, I would trust "safe" months as it would be dependent on the weather ect.

[Kristen]

... they are going to stay in the pots until being eaten ...

I've read your original post more carefully now ... sorry about that!