Friday Rookie Topic: Carrots

shannon1 wrote:Carrot fly - Carrot flies do not fly above 24 inches, so carrots in a table top are immune from them.

i want to believe. i was not paying attention and planted peppers in my carrot squares guess I'll replant.

nKedrOoStEr wrote:Carrot seeds are so small, at one time I thought about putting them on seed tape. Then it occurred to me that if I could place the tiny seeds on tape, I could just as easily place them in the ground

Furbalsmom wrote:

nKedrOoStEr wrote:Carrot seeds are so small, at one time I thought about putting them on seed tape. Then it occurred to me that if I could place the tiny seeds on tape, I could just as easily place them in the ground

The biggest difference (for me) in placing those tiny seeds on tapes or directly outside, is if you are making seed tapes, you are usually indoors with no wind to blow them around before you get them placed and covered.

• Aphids - Chives, Coriander, Nasturtium
  
  
• Ants - Tansy
  
  
• Asparagus Beetle - Pot Marigold
  
  
• Bean Beetle - Marigold, Nasturtium, Rosemary
  
  
• Cabbage Moth - Hyssop, Mint (also clothes moths), Oregano, Rosemary, Sage, Southernwood, Tansy, Thyme
  
  
• Carrot Fly - Rosemary, Sage
  
  
• Flea Beetle - Catmint (Contains nepetalactone, an insect repellent. Steep in water and spray on plants.), Mint
  
  
• Flies - Basil, Rue
  
  
• Fruit Tree Moths - Southernwood
  
  
• Japanese Beetles - Garlic & Rue (When used near roses and raspberries), Tansy
  
  
• Potato Bugs - Horseradish
  
  
• Mosquitoes - Basil, Rosemary
  
  
• Moths - Santolina
  
  
• Nematodes - Marigold (Marigolds should be established for at least 1 year before their nematode deterring properties will take effect.)
  
  
• Savory, Winter - Some insect repelling qualities
  
  
• Squash Bugs & Beetles - Nasturtium, Tansy
  
  
• Ticks - Lavender (Also thought to repel mice and moths.)
  
  
• Tomato Horn Worm - Borage, Pot Marigold
  

plantoid wrote: I have always been told nothing that's legally available/ approved for use by the private citizen will stop them.

CiderSapling wrote:We love carrots and a lot of the compainion plantings but lose all of the above ground greenery to butterfly larvea. Tough problem, because we also love the butterflies. Does anyone know if the herb companion plants to deter moths will help?

sanderson wrote:I'm hit and miss with carrots.  But, I think for our climates, early fall is a good time to sow them.

Anyone else in a hot climate?

countrynaturals wrote:

sanderson wrote:I'm hit and miss with carrots.  But, I think for our climates, early fall is a good time to sow them.

Anyone else in a hot climate?

I planted mine last fall, ignored them ever since, and they're absolutely AWESOME! I planted them in my first ever ANSFG bed. Don't quote me on this, but mine seem to thrive on neglect. They seem to like it better when they dry out a little between waterings.

yolos wrote:

countrynaturals wrote:

sanderson wrote:I'm hit and miss with carrots.  But, I think for our climates, early fall is a good time to sow them.

Anyone else in a hot climate?

I planted mine last fall, ignored them ever since, and they're absolutely AWESOME! I planted them in my first ever ANSFG bed. Don't quote me on this, but mine seem to thrive on neglect. They seem to like it better when they dry out a little between waterings.

I also plant in late fall.  They grow a little, then sit there for most of winter and really take off late winter or early fall.

countrynaturals wrote:I have the perfect spot for carrots, outside the gate of the Salad Bar. Trouble is, every time I plant them there, they sprout beautifully, then I watch them disappear, one-by-one, as the rollies pick them off.  

So, here is my experimental solution:

I have one of those seed-starting kits, with 72 cells, about 2 deep.


What if I turned that puppy upside down, cut the bottoms out, laid it on top of the soil in the bed, and dropped a seed in each hole? Would they get enough light? I'm thinking this would give them a head start, and, by the time they get to be 2" high, so I can take up the contraption, they should be strong enough fight off the rollies. What say ye all, before I waste an afternoon on this project?

I planted these today -- half Tendersweet and half Pusa Asita Black Carrot. Fingers crossed on this one. If it works, I'll try it on onions next time. (That's DE around the outside -- not taking any chances.

countrynaturals wrote:

countrynaturals wrote:I have the perfect spot for carrots, outside the gate of the Salad Bar. Trouble is, every time I plant them there, they sprout beautifully, then I watch them disappear, one-by-one, as the rollies pick them off.  

So, here is my experimental solution:

I have one of those seed-starting kits, with 72 cells, about 2 deep.


What if I turned that puppy upside down, cut the bottoms out, laid it on top of the soil in the bed, and dropped a seed in each hole? Would they get enough light? I'm thinking this would give them a head start, and, by the time they get to be 2" high, so I can take up the contraption, they should be strong enough fight off the rollies. What say ye all, before I waste an afternoon on this project?

I planted these today -- half Tendersweet and half Pusa Asita Black Carrot. Fingers crossed on this one. If it works, I'll try it on onions next time. (That's DE around the outside -- not taking any chances.

Scorpio Rising wrote:I think it’s a great experiment that Just. Might. Work.