Comments on: Carrot Rust Fly

By: Stevie

Stevie — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 04:59:52 +0000

Hi Lisa, I haven’t heard of low flying flies so not sure about that. My carrots were in raised beds when they got them though so in practice, at least for me, it’s not the right solution. So glad that you have great luck with your carrots and thanks for stopping by! Isn’t pinterest great!?

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 03:31:14 +0000

Hello- Just found your website thru Pinterest (regarding starting seeds) & really enjoying reading! I grew carrots for the 1st time last year & it was successful. I hope this year I won’t have to deal with these lil buggers. I read (& cannot recall where) that the flies don’t fly above 18″ or so….. I use a raised bed system, my carrots are only about 12″ above ground, so we’ll see. Buy an idea anyway to try- at least a tall raised bed would be beneficial for deep root crops anyway! Good luck~ Lisa

By: Stevie

Stevie — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 16:50:38 +0000

Ron, you’re welcome. I found it very helpful too. This year I have some nematodes, a floating row cover, and a new spot for the carrots. Wish me luck (and best of luck to you too).

By: Ron McDonald

Ron McDonald — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 10:48:53 +0000

I’m trying some of those herloom purple carrots this year myself, and some yellow ones. Damn! hope I don’t end up with those flies!
This post looks to be pretty informative thanks to all the comments. I’ll follow them in the morning while sipping a cup of tea.
Thanks

By: Anja

Anja — Thu, 06 May 2010 23:28:51 +0000

This site has some suggestions of some good companion plants to try to keep the flies away: http://www.basic-info-4-organic-fertilizers.com/companionplants.html

Thanks for the heads-up, I am planning to try carrots this year!

By: Dan

Dan — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 01:14:04 +0000

Well I should read first, Debbie beat me to it :-)

By: Dan

Dan — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 01:13:00 +0000

I’ve had those carrot flies before, little buggers. I hope they left you some of the crop. You can make your own seed tape with white glue and toilet paper, here is the link: http://annieskitchengarden.blogspot.com/2009/09/september-22-2009-home-made-seed-mat.html

By: Stevie

Stevie — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 23:07:29 +0000

Thanks for all the support everyone! I guess you all know the pain you feel when someone gets your precious veg before you do.

Bren – you would NOT want to eat those carrots. Not only were the critters still in there, but the buggers change the flavour of the carrots too. Grrr.

Debbie – THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! I’m so grateful for the link.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 22:55:24 +0000

I make my own seed tapes and mats. This lady has a great tutorial on haw to make them. I have tried it and it works great, no more thinning and you really save seed.
It actually takes less time to make the mat than to thin and I can make them at my kitchen table and don’t kill my back and knees bending over. Here is the link and good luck.
http://annieskitchengarden.blogspot.com/2009/09/september-22-2009-home-made-seed-mat.html

By: 2sweetnsaxy

2sweetnsaxy — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 22:53:23 +0000

I commend you on trying. I’ve yet to try to grow anything edible. That dark carrot looks fascinating.