Carrots

Question

On my allotment we are getting our carrots and sweet corn eaten. We think it is squirrels. They chop of the tops and leave them there. So as my carrots are big, I would like to store them. Should I chop the tops of and leave them in the ground or could I put them in compost?

Answer 1

Here are some links for storing carrots.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/carrot/overwintering-carrots.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/storing-root-crops-in-sand.htm