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BlueRoseMama · 05-11-2004, 11:22 AM

Sounds like you have carrot flies... they burrow into your root veggies and are nearly impossible to get rid of once you have them... BUT you can avoid getting them by NOT thinning your plants. They are attracted to the smell of carrots and other root veggies and they will come calling when you thin them out. The best thing to do when you know you have carrot flies is to plant very deliberatly in rows with the veggies 6" apart. If you do not over crowd you do not have to thin.

Love Val

05-11-2004, 11:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
BlueRoseMama Registered User iTrader: 3 / 100% Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: When I dare to be powerful -- to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid. Posts: 9,498	Sounds like you have carrot flies... they burrow into your root veggies and are nearly impossible to get rid of once you have them... BUT you can avoid getting them by NOT thinning your plants. They are attracted to the smell of carrots and other root veggies and they will come calling when you thin them out. The best thing to do when you know you have carrot flies is to plant very deliberatly in rows with the veggies 6" apart. If you do not over crowd you do not have to thin. Love Val __________________ Val; Living the dream we have been working towards for over 5 years. Mama to Alex, Cyan, and Logan. Wife to my very best friend. The New and Improved Homeschooling in the Rose Garden And the blog about me.... please stop by... (and don't forget to feed the fish.)