plastic basket type thing......

[veggielover]

Been clearing the shed a bit and found a plastic basket type thingy, its 10cm deep..... do u think if i line it with empty compost bag that i might be able to grow carrots in it? i like to pick them as baby carrots and thought this might be the perfect depth..... what do u think?

[Mchanen]

Might be a bit too shallow for carrots- i'd frow herbs and lettuce in it maybe?! Also put some drainage holes in it too

[veggielover]

Already got homes for herbs and lettuce, will have to get my thinking cap on, seems a shame to not use it now..... any more idea's welcome, otherwise i'll be growing more lettuce!!

[janeyo]

Round carrots would fit I think.

[veggielover]

having looked into small carrots, i've decided to go for parmax carrots....... garden center here i come..... lol

[Alice]

Yes, Parmex will be fine in that basket Veggielover. If you line it with polythene don't forget to put in plenty of drainage holes. If the carrots start pushing out of the compost cover them over with more compost. Parmex are quite small and you can't afford to have a green bit on the top.

[bramble]

Ive grown parmex carrots in containers just like your one for the past few years with excellent results.
Like Alice said, make sure there are plenty of drainage holes.