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year.Carrot root fly lays its eggs in the soil near carrots and they overwinter usually flying in June but can also have a second run in August. There are sprays for use against the late flight although I do not like them.Rotate your crop well away from

Hello everyone. I have just discovered carrots which I have cooked and consumed had root fly. I just peeled them and removed the dark parts. Can they still be eaten or should they go on the compost heap?

Monty demonstrates how to sow carrot seed and shares tips on protecting your crop from carrot root fly with a combination of physical barriers, companion planting and later sowings.spring-summerMore advice on growing carrotsAdvice on dealing

of vitamin A, beta-carotene and antioxidants.Unfortunately, the rich scent of carrots attracts the attention of a pest called carrot root fly. Female flies lay their eggs at soil level near the shoulder of the carrot, and the larvae then eat into the roots

' last year for the first time, and it was also the first time that I didn't have a problem with root fly. Last year I planted carrots in deep containers placed 15 to 18 inches above ground level. The fliies fly at less than this height. I had no problem

I want to sow caliente mustard as a green manure. It is a biofumigant, if you can dig it in VERY fast after crushing it.  The reason is that I'm plagued with carrot root fly, and I've come to the conclusion that as they overwinter in the soil

What does carrot fly look like? Hi stephaniejane, they are very small (4-5mm) and look like this:

Monty Don demonstrates the most effective method for harvesting carrots, with advice on companion planting and deterring carrot root fly.summerMore advice on growing carrotsRead Pippa Greenwood's blog on growing root vegetablesGrowing carrots in a

Creamy-yellow larvae hatch from the white eggs of the carrot fly, Psila rosae, and tunnel into the roots of carrots and other related plants, such as parsnips and celery. The damage creates brown scarring on the exterior of the taproots. Damaged

and they were excellent but the year before they got the carrot fly badly.  Does anyone know what causes this and if so why one year good then next year full of fly? As far as I know carrot fly does not attack radishes. I think cabbage root fly though will do