"Kathy" wrote in message
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But is there any way to grow them that big and NOT get carrot monsters?


The manure in your soil is the most likely cause of the 'fanging', roots are
best grown after beans etc in the rotation schedule so the soil is not so
rich.

The splitting is most likely to be a result of heavy rain/watering after a
prolonged dry period.

Steve