Above ground green tail, red nose under the earth.Of course, this is a carrot! Rich in carotene, which the body turns into vitamin A, is very fond of children to chew. A culinary ideas housewives it is simply irreplaceable.
How to grow a large and tasty carrot
To obtain a large and tasty carrots, have yet to try. First you need to get rid of weeds that can be confused with the seedlings. For this purpose, prepared a bed of autumn still frozen earth, I harbored a black film. Soil from this faster warming up, and those weeds that hatch, I remove a rake. This culture is not afraid of frost, so I put it in April.
Seeds in diaper
carrot seeds are very small. Therefore, in order not to let them fall in heaps, as I did in the first year, with the seeds have to tinker. First, a few hours I soak them in warm water and periodically stirred with a spoon. From this procedure rapidly removes essential oils from the seeds germinate faster disturbing. After that, they have their day, I keep in a damp napkin at room temperature. Then well dry. Dry seeds I mixed with every meal. They are larger in flour and sow them more convenient. This fertilizer, and natural pills simultaneously. With a bowl of hash run in the garden.
Less commonly, Posada - more take
The diameter of a good carrot 3-4 centimeters. Therefore, to keep it grew shallow, it is necessary to take into account the width of the grooves. This vegetable does not pick up his strength, if there will interfere with roommates. I have this culture of planting scheme 5 at 10-12 cm. I take in palm planting mix and choose seeds that are clearly visible on a white background. Thus prepared carrot seeds germinate in five days, and I do not have to thin them.
One after the other in order tails stick out in the garden
Very good forerunner for this crop is cabbage. Like vegetables get along with each other, I do not know. Apparently, a legacy left to the future owner of all necessary. For the growth of this vegetable does not apply any fertilizer. What do you need a carrot, she will pick up all that was in the ground before her. If only the soil is not turned solid clay. In early June, seedlings with beautifully carved tops lined up in neat rows.
carrots dangerous enemy
The harvest of this crop could wipe carrot fly. These brilliant color insects attacking seedlings in mid-May and rampage the whole of June, especially when it is warm and humid. Deferred larvae feed on small roots, from which they become hard and unpleasant to the taste. The presence of unwelcome boarder can be found on the tops - it fades and becomes brown. Of course I care about in advance that the pest is not even close to approaching my beds.
Dry peel chase away
Do not use chemicals, I came up with a way to deal with this enemy. All winter collect peel from citrus fruits. Orange, lemon, tangerine remains of land and ground in a meat grinder. I sprinkle this mixture of young crops in the spring. Insect repellent unfamiliar smell in the garden, and they do not give birth to offspring.
carrots harvested in early September. Roots dried and placed in boxes down spouts. I interspersed with sand and sent to the cellar. So they remain intact throughout the winter. You good harvests! By the way! I almost forgot to ask you Like (thumbs up). Subscribe to the our channel and stay with us, we will be very happy! :)