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How to Manage Pests

Pests in Gardens and Landscapes

Close planting

Roots of carrots that are planted too close together twist around one another. Roots may be hairy, forked, or misshapen.

Identification

Solutions

Thin carrots to 1 to 2 inches apart when plants are small.

Carrots twisting around each other
Carrots twisting around each other

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