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Resistafly

Carrot fly resistant Nantes-type variety. A useful alternative to Fly Away where netting is impractical or as a complementary choice alongside physical barriers. Good general-purpose flavour.

Key facts

Growth habit: cylindrical root
Produce type: root
Support: none
Sun: full sun
Height: Foliage 30-40 cm, root 15-18 cm
Spacing: 5-8 cm between plants, 25-30 cm between rows
Days to harvest: 70–80 days
Avg. yield: 80-120 g per root
Watering: medium
Frost sensitivity: low

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Carrot fly

A root-feeding pest whose larvae tunnel into carrot roots, making them poor quality or inedible. It is most active from late spring into autumn.

For all carrot issues and threats, see the Carrot page.

Related guides

Getting carrots to germinate and grow straight
Carrots are slow to germinate and unforgiving of poor soil preparation. Most problems - forked roots, poor stands - are preventable with the right bed preparation.