What causes my carrots to be pale yellow instead of the typical orange colour?
Although there are varietal differences in root colour, this problem could be caused by environmental conditions. Carrots maturing under warm temperatures or high moisture conditions lack good root colour. These carrots also have poor flavour and texture. Plant carrots so they mature under relatively cool temperatures that average less than 80 degrees F. Avoid excessive soil moisture. G8. The foliage of my carrots is infected with brown lesions which cause the leaves to decay. This is a leaf blight of carrots and is caused by two fungi. This can be controlled by spraying with chlorothalonil. Begin at the first sign of the disease and repeat at 10- to 14-day intervals. Extended periods of high humidity caused by dews and intermittent rain contribute to the development of leaf blight of carrots. If not controlled, leaf blight can reduce the yield. Discontinue when weather conditions change. G9. When I dug my carrots, I found galls or swelling on the roots. These are root knot nematodes.
Although there are varietal differences in root colour, this problem could be caused by environmental conditions. Carrots maturing under warm temperatures or high moisture conditions lack good root colour. These carrots also have poor flavour and texture. Plant carrots so they mature under relatively cool temperatures that average less than 80 degrees F. Avoid excessive soil moisture. G8. The foliage of my carrots is infected with brown lesions which cause the leaves to decay. This is a leaf blight of carrots and is caused by two fungi. This can be controlled by spraying with chlorothalonil. Begin at the first sign of the disease and repeat at 10- to 14-day intervals. Extended periods of high humidity caused by dews and intermittent rain contribute to the development of leaf blight of carrots. If not controlled, leaf blight can reduce the yield. Discontinue when weather conditions change. G9. When I dug my carrots, I found galls or swelling on the roots. These are root knot nematodes.
