Not given them enough time to grow…

Thanks (Moon growe) thought I done something wrong with all 12" tops .will have to have more patience. Kindest Regards
Chris

Agree Snoopdog, have always grown in situ

Hi moon growe & snoopdog. bought young plants from garden centre as don't have a greenhouse and garden space is very limited ,will try from seeds in situ next year. Thanks for your kind help ! Regards chris

You don't need a greenhouse to grow carrots just sow the seed thinly where you want them to grow. If you have a problem with carrot root fly you will need to cover wit fleece to protect them.

All this talk of carrots has got me thinking again. I'm. Determined to grow some but with clay soil i always produce them like short pencils.
You tell me I need sandy soil ? Can I buy sand and create a sandy bed ? Details please.

Never tried a short root variety. Do they have a chance in a clayey soil ! Or should I add sand first ? I'm fed up with failing but we really like carrots. Even my latest batch of "pencil" carrots tasted very good.

I'm on clay soil as well Hank, I now grow in tall tubs and do a lot better than 40yrs of trying in the garden.......Might be worth a try....

Those last 2 replies look good to me, thanks, if it's not too late In the year I'll try that.