Carrots Crack in the Ground: The Mistake That Causes This
The main reason is uneven watering. As a result, the fruits are not the most appetizing.
Therefore, you should not allow long periods of dryness in the beds, which are followed by abundant watering.
The soil should be moistened regularly and evenly. If this is not possible, then the beds should be mulched so that the moisture is retained in the soil for a long time.
It should also be taken into account that the last time carrots are watered is 2-3 weeks before harvesting. But in case of dry weather, you can water the plants for the last time a week before gardening.
Another reason for the problem is unsuitable soil. If the soil is dense and clayey, it simply will not allow root crops to grow normally. Therefore, before planting, you need to take care of the condition of the soil. It is advisable to add sand, humus, peat or compost to the soil.
Excessive fertilization is also considered one of the main mistakes when growing root crops.
Experienced gardeners recommend adding all necessary fertilizers during digging or loosening before planting. Fresh manure cannot be used. As for nitrogen fertilizers, they are good only at the beginning of the growing season. During the growth of carrots, only potassium and phosphorus fertilizers should be used.
In all the cases above, as summer residents note, carrots can still be eaten.
But in a situation where vegetables crack due to diseases or pests, such fruits should be disposed of. It is quite easy to detect that root crops have been damaged in this way, you just need to carefully examine the fruits.
Cracks (as well as black constrictions and depressions) may also form on carrots due to carrot fly larvae.
