carrots

[hiyatim]

hey, sorry its been a while since my last question ive been stuck in a hospital bed for 4 days

my foliage on the first carrots i planted is going over, its all wilty and droopy, does that mean they are ready to harvest??

thanks

[Lesley Jay]

Hiya Tim, gosh I hope you are feeling okay now!

Carrot foliage doesn't droop when the carrots are ready to harvest but it can be a sign of water shortage or insect damage. So, what colour are the leaves, when did you sow the carrots and do you know the variety??

[hiyatim]

hi lesley, im on the mend thanks, ive just got to rest up for another week, my mum sisters and girlfriend have just been round doing a load of repotting for me bless them as it just takes too much out of me

the carrots are early nantes and they were planted in early march so i think they should b well on their way? the foliage is normal colour its just a bit droopy really

[Lesley Jay]

Right then Tim, the best thing is to pull up a carrot and see what the growth is like - hopefully carrots for tea tomorrow!!