Carrot "flyaway"

Hi

Anyone tried growing these? Do they keep flies away?

Thanks

I grew them this year and I was very disappointed in the results. Germination was very poor and the few that did reach maturity had signs of carrot fly. I agree that the best way of keeping the fly at bay is with mesh or fleece.

I grew Flyaway this year in a small bed as I thought I could get away without fleece protection. Harvesting up to now they do have signs of carrot fly damage ...On reflection - not worth it - in my opinion.

i grew my carrot with nigella this year and had no damage at all.

Just protect the carrots physically, with mesh, well tucked in, so none of the blighters can arrive and lay their blasted grubs.

We used debris netting this year, planting in pots up on a table, and also, we sowed three more rows in the ground in the late summer, and touch wood, we've had just one carrot affected... (That was covered with debris netting too)!

I reckon a physical barrier is the only way, and that's been proved by all the other good people on this post.

Try looking at sowing times as well, as the fly is not so bad at certain times.

Thanks for the responses guys.

I usually only plant carrots in June to avoid the fly season so I'll probably stick to doing that. I already feel netting the brassicas is a hassle ha ha.