Carrot Seeds

The ideal soil for carrots is light, deep, fertile, stone-free and well-drained. If you are adding manure or compost it must be incorporated several months before sowing or the roots will be 'fangy'. Sow in March and again at the end of May to avoid the peak carrot-fly egg laying period or grow under mesh. 'Flyaway' is far less attractive to carrot fly than standard varieties. You can also plant rows of annual flowers between the carrots e.g. cornflower to confuse the carrot flies.