Carrots in containers?

[JO,JO]

i am growing carrots to eat not to win any prizes for the shape of them.

[Winky]

i am growing carrots to eat not to win any prizes for the shape of them.

Agreed, but I would like to just once grow a 'straight' carrot

[zazen999]

I wasn't so worried about the shape until i tried peeling one with about 8 different roots; I think dinner was ready before I'd got halfway round. Ended up chucking it for the pitiful amount of actual carrot.

[*Lavender*]

Thanks for all the help everyone!

I'll stick to just one variety per tub, and think I'll plant Paris Market 1st, then Chantenay a few weeks later, then finally the Rainbow Mix ones - is that a good idea?

I also have an unopened packet of Autumn King from last year that I may sow once the Paris Market ones are done if there's enough time - when is the latest I could sow these?

Incidentally, I've heard of Parmex - is that the same as Paris Market i.e. an abbreviation, or just a similar rounded type?

Thanks again

[Monica1969]

Confused

Hi, I have just bought some chantonnay carrot plants, they were in a long container, I have just replanted them in a garden tub however, when splitting the plants it was very difficult to see how many plants there were as all the roots were intertwined, I have done what I thought is right but does anyone have any advice?

[Dorothy rouse]

Incidentally, I've heard of Parmex - is that the same as Paris Market i.e. an abbreviation, or just a similar rounded type?

Thanks again

I think they are different,i've grown parmax, for a couple of years, reasonably successful in shallow soil,they are short and stubby.