hi blt sorry bit late in replying b/band been down ok now I have nanntesin mine are coming on well but my earlys are not far off (ideal baby s) 2 boxes 1 nannte/ 1 autumn king will try some lates in g/house towards end of year my good carrots are the ones I can eat just give them a good brush with stiff scrubbing brush under water then pan Michael
I left a few in a pot from last year they have run to seed.. seem to be producing a flower and seed heads, interesting to see if I can save the seeds..
I have a batch of this years in my raised beds, gonna pull a few tomorrow..
hi all been thinking about pulling some of my ideals baby carrots w/end been down this morn 6 10am pulled up some garlic and am I pleased if I was clever enough I would put photos on the g/son is to fast for me to follow I will get there ( I have about 8 rougue pot plants in heap might pull t hem for new spuds )watered then home baths today
just an update on my carrot project htis year which is going great guns so far.
I have moved my boxes to more sun at the allotment and the carrots are growing well
Picture shows growth and improvement and with fingers crossed for a great return if it comes off my production line next year will be stepped up a tad larger
hi chris 72 the raised mesh is a good idea mind them containers are to die for wish I had 1dozen plant all sorts in them . my boxes are shop boutght will do but flimsy will try the raised mesh this morning as we are not going to baths exercises called of this morn so a bit more weeding .. them pallets are like my very first garden many years ago I used gypsum 8x4 pnd 4x4 pallets with road pins we got cheaper from work at cost it lasted ten years////on another note I was thinking about giving my first carrots a bit more feed as 2nd carrots are catching up first earlys keep up good work chris Michael
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hi blt sorry bit late in replying b/band been down ok now I have nanntesin mine are coming on well but my earlys are not far off (ideal baby s) 2 boxes 1 nannte/ 1 autumn king will try some lates in g/house towards end of year my good carrots are the ones I can eat just give them a good brush with stiff scrubbing brush under water then pan Michael
I left a few in a pot from last year they have run to seed.. seem to be producing a flower and seed heads, interesting to see if I can save the seeds..
I have a batch of this years in my raised beds, gonna pull a few tomorrow..
hi all been thinking about pulling some of my ideals baby carrots w/end been down this morn 6 10am pulled up some garlic and am I pleased if I was clever enough I would put photos on the g/son is to fast for me to follow I will get there ( I have about 8 rougue pot plants in heap might pull t hem for new spuds )watered then home baths today
Hi all
just an update on my carrot project htis year which is going great guns so far.
I have moved my boxes to more sun at the allotment and the carrots are growing well
Picture shows growth and improvement and with fingers crossed for a great return if it comes off my production line next year will be stepped up a tad larger
will keep all updated on the final outcome
happy gardening
hi chris 72 the raised mesh is a good idea mind them containers are to die for wish I had 1dozen plant all sorts in them . my boxes are shop boutght will do but flimsy will try the raised mesh this morning as we are not going to baths exercises called of this morn so a bit more weeding .. them pallets are like my very first garden many years ago I used gypsum 8x4 pnd 4x4 pallets with road pins we got cheaper from work at cost it lasted ten years////on another note I was thinking about giving my first carrots a bit more feed as 2nd carrots are catching up first earlys keep up good work chris Michael
Hi all
just an update on the carrots which are doing fine see updated picture.
cannot wait to see if this works out to the end as I am going to multiply boxes in readiness for next years crop
Happy gardening as always and don't give up
Hi all
well back from my hols and time to check the carrots which have been an on going experiment this year
cover off and let's see what I got
really pleased another week or so and they go to the table if I can stop eating them at the lottie
give it a go all out there and hopefully your luck will be like mine
happy gardening
Hi all
Well todays the day carrots or bust.........
Planted since 5th May and i only hope its a good return so lets get started
Happy with the return, which will go into better successtional planting next year so i have a better collection period.
Give it a go my testing pilot has worked so roll on next year so will get prepared inadvance
Happy gardening
