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Why carrots crack in the ground: two actions that spoil the root crop
01.03.2023 19:51
Updated: 14.04.2023 10:02
Crooked and cracked root crops upset summer residents who do not understand why the harvest is so unsightly.
You can't blame the quality of the seeds, pests or the weather. The problem lies in improper care. There are two nuances that are worth paying attention to.
It is important to work on the mistakes so that new plantings produce an ideal harvest without a single crack.
Uneven watering
Excess or lack of moisture are some of the main reasons why root crops crack. It often happens that plants suffer from thirst for several days or a couple of weeks, and then they are flooded with liters of water.
Carrots need to be watered evenly, avoiding drought and overwatering. The frequency of soil moistening is regulated by the weather. Particular attention is paid when the heat sets in. In this case, watering will have to be done once every 1-2 days.
Top dressing
When the root crop is formed, it does not need additional feeding. Otherwise, you can cause continued growth, which will inevitably lead to cracking. The same goes for watering. When there are a couple of weeks left before harvesting, stop moistening the soil.
