Fresh crunchy carrots straight from the garden a lot of fun, especially for children.
Carrots grow best in sandy soil, without the addition of manure.
Curve fruit can be, if there are stones in the soil or debris, so before planting sift the soil or remove large roots and stones.
Carrots grow well in the beds. planting method "square" ensures growing well-formed fruit. Weeding is an important part for a large carrot.
Tips for growing carrots
To successfully grow carrots, check on the package with seeds shelf life, the longer the duration the more likely to get a quality crop.
Carrot intermediates useful for crops, especially if it is put around the plants, for example onions.
There is evidence that the close relationship between these plants prevents flies - every type of pest repelled by the fragrance of other cultures - the perfect symbiosis. It is also known by the term - companion planting.
Sow the seeds in a single line using the drill to prevent too dense planting. It is important to keep the soil moist until the seedlings appear, these weak seedlings in the formation of crust on the soil surface can lead to their death. Some gardeners sow a few seeds of radish, to help in the process of germination.
When growing carrots requires enough moisture so drip irrigation or watering hose with especially during the dry period can save plant - carrot crack with a deficiency of moisture during growth.
Weeding is very important to this culture, because weeds can crush it. If the soil is loose and sandy, the weeds are easily removed.
Pests can protect low fences, or even a bed of wire mesh.
Storage
To prevent drying, the fruits are stored in a humid environment. However, high humidity can lead to decay, so you need to ensure the right conditions.
Storing carrots in the bucket with sand, provides favorable conditions for several months.
Some people are cut off the tops of the plants, to prevent germination. Also, the extra leaves will use water and nutrients stored in the root system.