‘Growing the carrots in containers will give some protection from the fly as they fly close to the ground, however, covering with the mesh will give you an extra level of protection.’ Tucking the mesh ...

You can grow carrots in pots and containers, provided you give them the proper care. Make sure you have the correct size pot and provide them with full sun. Use a standard potting mix and amend it ...

Growing vegetables is a completely satisfying experience, and those homegrown crops will always surpass any bagged or plastic-wrapped produce you find in grocery stores. Even if you have a smaller ...

The snap of a juicy carrot fresh from your own backyard is worth the bit of extra effort required to grow these vegetables successfully. "Carrots are one of the more finicky crops to get established," ...

What am I doing wrong? I ask myself. Well it may be that I have sown the seeds too early and the soil is not warm enough – it needs to be above 15C or 60F. But the most likely problem is that I don’t ...

The days are long, the soil has warmed. It’s time to get the carrot patch going. Here are a few tips: SOIL: Most important for growing carrots is sowing seeds in good soil. Carrots need a loose, ...

Whether you grow carrots in spring and summer for quick, tasty crops or in the autumn for larger roots to store over winter, they're one of the tastiest crops you can grow. The Which? Gardening team ...

Carrots are an easy vegetable to grow, and many varieties exist, one of which will surely do well in your garden and delight your palate. Carrots are affected by few diseases or pests. Most issues are ...