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    Growing carrots in a container

    I've got a large dustbin - 18" diameter x 18" deep and I'd like to have a go at growing some show carrots.

    I've got a Which? Best Buy compost - New Horizon Organic peat free - and intend to mix some soil and sharp sand through it. Can anyone recommend a ratio of these?

    I also was going to put a layer of well-rotted manure in the bottom to encourage them to grow down. Is this agood idea and if so what depth of manure?

    Would welcome any other advice. Thanks in advance.
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    Forget the manure as carrots don't like it anywhere near. Not sure what to suggest for your growing medium with you wanting show carrots.

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      Have a look at vegmandan blog-he tried with giant carrots and described the soil preparation
      Exhibition long show carrot growing attempt

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        I grow carrots every year in a Dustbin, I read carrot fly don't fly at the height of a Dustbin.
        I put an old Christmas tree stump in the bottom so I don't use too much compost.
        Then about a third half rotted compost, a third fully rotted compost and top off with a third shop bought compost.
        Works a treat.
        I empty it in spring and use the compost in my flower tubs.
        Expect the worst in life and you will probably have under estimated!

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