I have never grown carrots before and was told that doing them in buckets/containers was a good idea.
What mixture of soil/compost/sand do I need? Plus any other hints.
I am growing them straight from seed
thanks
any compost that is friable and has good drainage will do, just remember to make sure the container fits the size of the carrot being sown
One way of growing perfect show quality carrots (or for eating) is to place several sections of drainpipe or similar in a container and infill with sand.
Fill the pipes with sifted soil/compost mixture and withdraw the pipes.
About 5 seeds are sown in each pipe and the best seedling kept.
The sand ensures good draing so the root has to go down to seek water.
It can be done in any sized container up to an oil drum or dustbin.
http://www.allaboutliverpool.com/allaboutallotments1_homepage.html
This is one way; http://tinyurl.com/33bom9 but there are others!
Quote from: hippychik on April 11, 2008, 14:03:28
I have never grown carrots before and was told that doing them in buckets/containers was a good idea.
What mixture of soil/compost/sand do I need? Plus any other hints.
I am growing them straight from seed
thanks
The mix i use is,
2 Buckets of multipurpose compost ( Livingston's or such like ) sieved
1 Bucket of Moss Peat Sieved
1/2 Bucket of sharp sand Sieved
Feed
50gms Seagold ( calcified Seaweed )
50gms Superphosphate
100 gms of lime
If you want to make the mix go further ad 1 bucket of sieved soil.
davy - why Calcium for Carrots? Is that what they like?
I was told by my mentor that it was a slow release fertilizer and as carrots can continue growing for a long time the feed is there for them.
As i have had good results i have changed nothing in the formular.
(http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r111/stumpinsci/Picture048.jpg)
Wahey :o
Those carrots are beauties.
Now I'm inspired to sow more...