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vegetables Carrots can be stored for winter use in a number of
ways. On well-drained soils they can be left in the ground,
protected from the cold by a thick layer of straw, bracken or
soil. Carrots stored in this way can be difficult to harvest,
however, so it's better to make an earth clamp. Choose a
sheltered, dry site to make your clamp, and only choose carrots
in good condition. Prepare the crops by shaking off loose soil
and removing any foliage. Dig a shallow hole and cover it with a
thick layer of sharp sand. Build a neat, low, circular wall of
carrots, packed in tightly. Stack the carrots with their necks
facing outwards. Continue adding carrots, building them up to a
pyramid. Insulate the carrots with a 30cm thick layer of clean
straw. In cold areas, add a layer of soil for extra frost
protection. Cover with plastic sheeting. 24/11/2011 at 15:29 I
can't get any straw, can I use something else to store carrots?
12/10/2012 at 14:42 How do I str