Carrots are one of the most popular vegetables, which are not only tasty but also very healthy. That is why it is an indispensable component of many dishes. But growing beautiful, even, and juicy carrots is not an easy task.
From the moment of sowing to harvesting, this vegetable requires special care, which the agronomist himself described in more detail. Carrots need to be planted in light, fertile, well-structured soils with high aeration and good moisture permeability. However, this is not enough to get a good and tasty harvest.
First thinning and nitrogen fertilization Approximately 3-4 weeks after germination, a full-fledged third leaf appears on the plant. This is when the first thinning should be done. Before sunset, water the bed abundantly with water to make it easier to pull out the sprouts.
The next day, early in the morning, you need to carry out the thinning procedure. The distance between the plants should eventually be about 2-2.5 cm.
Immediately after thinning, remove the torn-out fruits so as not to attract insects with the smell of carrots. Then loosen the soil around the remaining sprouts, tamp it down with your hands, and fill the holes with soil if necessary. Also, immediately after thinning, it is worthwhile to carry out complex fertilization with a solution of urea and potassium magnesium or tincture of manure in a ratio of 1:15.
The nutrient liquid is applied to the moist soil between rows and under the root. Second thinning and potash fertilization T.
