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Re: So how did my garden grow in '97?

Betz, Richard wrote:
>
> Hi everyone, I'm glad to see that mine wasn't the only disappointing
> season. Well, here goes:
>
> Carrots: I was very disappointed with my carrots but I think that it was
> more my fault than theirs. They were all misshapen which I found out is
> too much nitrogen and they were bitter which I don't know why that
> happened. I think that I will try them again next year and see what
> happens.

They say lime, humus and potash will sweeten your carrots.  Too much
nitrogen also damages the flavor.  Try interplanting with onions, leeks,
rosemary or sage to repel carrot fly (Psila rosae).  They are also
compatible with leaf lettuce and tomatoes but dislike dill.  Carrots
planted with your peas help the peas.  Don't store carrots with apples
or you could get bitter carrots!  Good luck

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