Carrots in pots.

Hi All,

I have got some carrots in pots that are very slow although they are supposed to be 'speedy veg' as the packet states. I sowed them into a mix of 75% topsoil and 25% compost. Is this ok or do i need to use a different mix? As I am going to sow another pot this weekend. I have read thuings about using sharp sand instead of topsoil, would this be better?

Rusty

 

I do know that carrots need a fine sandy compost with no stones in ....hope this helps...

 

My GS wanted to grow carrots. We used 100% Wickes compost.
The heads are about 14" high. Can't comment on the Veg. end yet. We live in hope.
I've just checked an outer edge carrot in the pot. It looks about 3" long and 1/2" diameter - a while to go yet then!

 

Carrots are a bit slow growing, I wouldn't call them speedy veg, but well worth the wait.