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Title: Leaving carrots in the ground?
Post by: Hyacinth on September 13, 2006, 18:52:19

I'm growing Chantenay Red & Autumn King this year. For how long can I leave them in, or do I need to lift & store them soon? - since the Nantes finished I've been pulling the odd one & they're a good size with no slug or fly damage - so far! Foliage still green and healthy.

Thanks

Title: Re: Leaving carrots in the ground?
Post by: tim on September 13, 2006, 20:03:30

I've had them last into the new year - albeit a bit hairy!!

Title: Re: Leaving carrots in the ground?
Post by: nepeta on September 13, 2006, 20:33:20

I have always left my Autumn King in the ground. They keep fine, the only problem is digging them out when the ground is frozen.

Title: Re: Leaving carrots in the ground?
Post by: Hyacinth on September 13, 2006, 21:28:46

Many thanks both. Just the answer I was hoping for :)

Title: Re: Leaving carrots in the ground?
Post by: calendula on September 14, 2006, 10:36:32

just beware a lot of wet weather if your soil isn't sandy, i.e. with lots of drainage, as the carrots can rot

Title: Re: Leaving carrots in the ground?
Post by: saddad on September 14, 2006, 20:19:44

Large roots may split if you have had the 3" of rain this week... I have just emptied a wheelbarrow full of water!
::)

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