Carrot fly

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Hortic

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Carrot fly
« on: July 28, 2023, 10:38 »
This year I sowed all my carrots early in a tall big tub, mainly to keep them away from the badger; she loves carrots.
I sowed a lot for my use and to give away to non grower friends but found every one I pulled  has fly damage. I didn't cover them as I believed the tale about carrot fly only cruising a foot or so above the ground which I now know is false. So, short of covering the carrots next season, are there any tips on growing good healthy carrots?

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Hampshire Hog

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Re: Carrot fly
« Reply #1 on: July 28, 2023, 18:03 »
Standard advice is to not thin them as this alerts the fly.
Other than that it’s covering with fine mesh as you say.
If uncovered I think growing strong smelling veg such as onions may confuse them.
Keep digging

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Goosegirl

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Re: Carrot fly
« Reply #2 on: July 29, 2023, 08:39 »
Would torn mint leaves work as well?
I work very hard so don't expect me to think as well.

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Harry998

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Re: Carrot fly
« Reply #3 on: August 01, 2023, 15:50 »
We used to suffer badly with carrot fly, now we don't go near them once they are down and we haven't had any damage for a couple of years.
Broad cast scatter them, quick rake over the area and then go back at harvest time... Very annoying after all the love I used to give them    ??? :lol:


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