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Old 13-01-2007, 09:59 AM
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I may have already asked this, Can I start my carrots off in the polytunnel now, I have some early nantes, and other carrots would they be alright for frost.

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Old 13-01-2007, 12:12 PM
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Depending on where you are KK should be ok. I start mine off in the polytunnel but not until March. Just not enough daylight this far north at the moment. But if you are further south should be ok. When I do so in March I cover with fleece, even when they are sprouting quite well out of the ground. Early Nante is the variety I use and we had a good harvest at the beginning of the summer last year. Eat them young!
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Old 13-01-2007, 03:38 PM
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I live in cornwall

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Thing is though KK you might have more problems with frost than I've got up here, although you'll have better daylight. Try sowing some in a deep pot and cover with fleece and see how you get on. Then all is not lost!
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