Carrots in tubs.

[carolann]

Has anyone grown Carrots in tubs? I'm thinking of doing it next year as I have a few big blue ones hanging around. I heard that carrot fly dont go higher than 20 inches so I will cut the tubs to 25 inches if this is so. Also can anyone recommend one for tub growing. Thanks for any help.

[Dr Bill]

I have consistently failed with carrots, no matter where I grow them

I would think a stump rooted variety such as Parmex would be fine in containers

[Deleted]

Any variety would be fine as your tubs sound as if they are quite deep, don`t fill right to the top with compost leave about 6 inches clear then there is no chance of carrot fly getting in. it`s true they are very low fliers.

You could also plant a few marigolds in the ground at the bottom of your tub as an extra precaution. carrot fly hate the smell of marigolds.

I saw some carrots in tubs at the compost stand at the Chelsea Flower Show this year. hope this helps

[Deleted]

SORRY I MEANT TO SAY DON`T CUT THEM DOWN IN SIZE I KNOW YOU WILL USE MORE COMPOST IN THEM BUT THE HIGHER THE BETTER. YOU WILL GET LONG STRAIGHT CARROTS AS WELL. ]

[carolann]

Thanks guys. This year my carrots failed due to the weather normally I grow them in the ground but its that dam fly. AB I have grown Marigolds around the bed before but it made no difference they still got my carrots. Thanks again for the advice

[bagpuss]

Hi CA

I have grown carrots in containers before. A bit hit and miss, but some success nonetheless. You could try these - they are from the Thompson & Morgan patio veg, which are suitable for containers:

seeds.thompson-morgan.com/uk/en/product/218/1

[carolann]

Thanks Bagpuss I just might give them a go even if they are for kids they still look nice.

[Plocket]

We've grown "Minifinger" for the last couple of years, in plant pots, with reasonable success. And if you want to avoid the dreaded carrot-fly then raise the pots up above 18 inches (I think that's the right height). We just stood our pots on upended empty pots which did the trick.

[Pip]

What a good tip Plocket . Thank you so much.

Annbess dear, I think that your tab is stuck, you are posting in capital letters.

Pip