Do Carrots Get Spider Mites?

Question

The issue: My carrots are 2 weeks from harvest time and developing tiny white spots on a few of the green stems near the root of the carrots with the largest tops. This is my first time growing carrots so I observe everything. Their history: They are growing in a bucket which I’ve had to tip over twice because it rained. This is how I drained the water so they don’t drown. The drained water was clear the first time but had green algae in it the second time. I’m in Texas and they had a rough start but now appear to be thriving. There still appears to be green algae on the surface of the soil. The tops look beautiful.

Answer 1

Does your bucket have any drainage holes? If not, you need to add some. The more the merrier. Spider mite damage is usually stippling on the leaves. Tiny white spots could be powdery mildew developing or even aphids. Neem oil would help in either case. (black swallowtail eggs are like tiny white pearls but they are usually on the leaves.)

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/carrot/container-grown-carrots.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/containers/growing-vegetables-in-buckets.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/carrot/powdery-mildew-on-carrots.htm