On Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:16:30 +0000, Gopher wrote:

Try earthing your carrots up as if they were spuds.

Interesting. Have you experience of this proving successful?

This idea was featured on an allotment prog 2 or 3 years ago. The guy
had a wonderfully productive allotment with lots of unusual ideas. He
earthed them up when the leaves were 3 or 4 inches high, if my memory
is correct.


Pam in Bristol