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    Carrot question

    I have just started lifting some carrots - the first that I have managed to grow for years without them being destroyed by the carrot root fly.

    But some have green cores. Why? Am I lifting them too soon?
    Gardening is a matter of your enthusiasm holding up until your back gets used to it.
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    I've never come across that before?! Green shoulders/tops come from them being exposed to the light, but never seen green cores Am wondering if maybe they were preparing to throw up a seed head?

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    • #3
      Originally posted by SarzWix View Post
      Am wondering if maybe they were preparing to throw up a seed head?
      Hmmmm - I suppose that's possible. I'll take a closer look. Thanks for the suggestion.
      Gardening is a matter of your enthusiasm holding up until your back gets used to it.

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      • #4
        green core: exposure to sunlight during growth http://www.hungrymonster.com/FoodFac...rrots&fid=5723
        Last edited by Two_Sheds; 25-07-2009, 07:27 AM.
        All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by Two_Sheds View Post
          green core: exposure to sunlight during growth Carrots Food Facts, History, Information, Timelines
          Hmmmm - sow seeds, carrots grow, foliage is exposed to sunlight!! Tops of some carrots are just showing above ground - I'll check if those are the green cored ones.

          Thanks for the suggestion.
          Gardening is a matter of your enthusiasm holding up until your back gets used to it.

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          • #6
            Originally posted by Gwyndy View Post
            Hmmmm..carrots grow, foliage is exposed to sunlight!!
            Sorry, I meant the root being exposed to sunlight, not the foliage. It's not easy to prevent this, unless you go along earthing them up a bit.
            All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.

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            • #7
              Sorry - misunderstood! Yes - I have noticed that the tops of some of the carrots are above soil level. I'll check if those are the affected ones.
              Gardening is a matter of your enthusiasm holding up until your back gets used to it.

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