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Talkback: Grow carrots in a container

ianmcrightonianmcrighton Posts: 1
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I grow my carrots in a 40 gallon drum which is high enough to stop the carrot fly reaching them. Cut big holes in the bottom of the drum, put in a layer of big stones, then smaller, and finally gravel to a depth of about 10 inches. cover with double layer of old fleece (to stop the soil washing out then fill with mixture of soil and compost to within 2 inches of top. sow seeds and sprinkle on compost to cover. cover with fleece secured with string tied round drum, to keep warm till germinated.
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  • mariebmarieb Posts: 1
    As a beginner no help whatsoever
  • howardyhowardy Posts: 1
    when is the best time to lay new lawn turf?
  • highlandharehighlandhare Posts: 2
    Not a lot of help for a beginner... I can manage the planting of seeds but what next?
  • smithpollsmithpoll Posts: 2
    what next water feed etc
  • bearsmrsbearsmrs Posts: 1
    As a beginner I was hoping to learn a bit more of what to do next I've got the seeds underway and I think I understand the thinning out bit but what happens after that?
  • lilymaewebsterlilymaewebster Posts: 4
    hardly any information at all. i grow carrots in pots every year and they have all been fine, but i was hoping to learn something new or exciting from thi video clip. very disappointing indeed.
  • amethystpixieamethystpixie Posts: 6
    Stuff I have found out - for other gardeners - carrots don't like recently manured soil. Change the soil every year or rotate with brassicas and legumes as you would in the ground. You then manure in the other two years before planting. This helps to reduce the chances of diseases and pests and maintains nutrient levels in the soil. Hope this helps!
  • lilydeelilydee Posts: 3
    very good information but not on apple trees i have a pink lady from seed and its got some kind of white fungal that i cant get rid can you help thanks lynn from wigan
  • amethystpixieamethystpixie Posts: 6
    Useful if you want to know how to sow small seeds but as for growing carrots I will stick to your book, Monty, much more use!
  • archieglynarchieglyn Posts: 2
    the comments are a great help,pity about video.settled down with my pop corn and hey,twas all over in seconds!
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