The main mistakes when growing carrots

Basic requirements for a good harvest.

correctly selected and fertilized place;

knowledge of sowing rules and their observance;

healthy planting seeds.

Where to arrange the beds.

First mistake.

It is not recommended to arrange carrot beds in the shade. Carrots love sunlight. The amount of nutrients is directly dependent on sunlight. In the shade, carrots grow for a long time and are often affected by pests.

The second mistake.

Landing in poor and dense soil. Loam is the best soil for planting carrots. The soil should be loose, rich in organic matter.

Mistakes of growing carrots and How to prepare seeds for sowing.

Third mistake.

Planting non-germinated dry seeds. You will have to wait a very long time for their germination. It is necessary to plant sprouted seeds.

Fourth mistake.

It does not take into account the type of soil and the depth of planting seeds.
In areas with loose soils, you need to bury seeds to a depth of two centimeters, and in areas with dense soil - one and a half to two centimeters. Sprouted seeds are placed to a depth of two to two and a half centimeters.

How to water properly.

Fifth mistake.

Improper watering. Although carrots are considered drought tolerant crops, during extended dry periods, carrots should be watered every week. so that the carrots do not crack if heavy rains suddenly begin.

Mistakes in growing carrots during hilling and thinning.

Sixth mistake.

You cannot refuse hilling. This is a necessary operation. It prevents carrots from gardening. When five to seven or ten leaves appear, it is imperative to spud the carrots.

Seventh mistake.

Eliminate decimation. This leads to shredding of the carrots, since the density of the tops prevents the carrots from growing in breadth. Thinning
should be carried out when the first leaf appears, and later - according to the state of the tops.

What fertilizers should be used.

Eighth mistake.

Cannot be fertilized together with lime and compost. The beneficial properties of fertilizers are reduced. The acid in manure and the alkaline medium in lime, as a result of an instant reaction, form insoluble compounds, which loses their usefulness.

As can be seen from the above, in order to get a rich harvest of carrots, it is necessary to exclude these errors. Following simple recommendations will eliminate possible problems when growing carrots.

The ninth mistake.

Use of fresh manure. Instead of manure, you need to make compost or humus. Otherwise, the carrot loses its sugar content and grows crooked.