Use soil fumigation in the fall. If treated in spring, allow 14 to 21 days before planting. Use Vapam or Vorlex. Erwinia carotovora 1. May occur in soil following insect injury, but usually in storage.
Roots have water-soaked appearance, then soft and slimy.
Store carrots dry and free from bruises. Clean and disinfect storage area. Store at cool temperature, below 40 degrees F with a relative humidity of less than 90 percent. Clean and treat storage area with copper-type spray.