1. IMPORTANT - NEW & EXISTING MEMBERS

    E-MAIL SERVER ISSUES

    We are currently experiencing issues with our outgoing email server, therefore EXISTING members will not be getting any alert emails, and NEW/PROSPECTIVE members will not receive the email they need to confirm their account. This matter has been escalated, however the technician responsible is currently on annual leave.For assistance, in the first instance, please PM any/all of the admin team (if you can), alternatively please send an email to:

    [email protected]

    We will endeavour to help as quickly as we can.
    Dismiss Notice

Advice on these carrots please

Discussion in 'Edible Gardening' started by Tinkerbelle61, Sep 7, 2020.

  1. Tinkerbelle61

    Tinkerbelle61 Happiest Outdoors!

    Joined:
    Aug 16, 2020
    Messages:
    256
    Gender:
    Female
    Location:
    Woodbridge Suffolk
    Ratings:
    +697
    First time growing carrots in builders buckets, sown in June, kept covered in fleece, watered and fed from bottom, thinned out a few times, checked over once every couple of weeks, positioned beside a Jasmine, gets sun for about 6 hours a day, all seems to be going well, pulled one from each bucket yesterday, looks ok, no sign of carrot root fly (not sure what I am looking for though), washed and eaten raw, nice mild taste, crisp to bite. But there are loads of really tiny white bits in the buckets, not on the carrot tops. Is this something to be concerned about please?

    Thanks
    Tink
    04BC5E46-7B51-4822-B2EF-F8E6C7B95369.jpeg AE1C8CC6-2D05-41A4-A02D-C7A8F7D855AF.jpeg 2BBA42A7-188C-4EDC-8E1F-13B9293A222C.jpeg
     
  2. pete

    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

    Joined:
    Jan 9, 2005
    Messages:
    48,216
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Retired
    Location:
    Mid Kent
    Ratings:
    +85,931
    Can't see clearly on my phone but think you carrots have green fly.
    It's probably the shed skins.
     
    • Like Like x 1
    • Agree Agree x 1
    • Tinkerbelle61

      Tinkerbelle61 Happiest Outdoors!

      Joined:
      Aug 16, 2020
      Messages:
      256
      Gender:
      Female
      Location:
      Woodbridge Suffolk
      Ratings:
      +697
      Thanks @pete for the advice, haven’t had greenfly problems this year, will give them a good check over at my next inspection.

      Here we have had blackfly issues, mainly with the chives and peas/beans, have just been using the washing up water technique to deal with that. Can I do the same for greenfly on the carrots if I find them on the carrot tops do you know?

      Tink
       
    • pete

      pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

      Joined:
      Jan 9, 2005
      Messages:
      48,216
      Gender:
      Male
      Occupation:
      Retired
      Location:
      Mid Kent
      Ratings:
      +85,931
      If it is green fly, yes you can use washing up liquid.
       
      • Like Like x 1
      Loading...

      Share This Page

      1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
        By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
        Dismiss Notice