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What to do in the summer to get a rich carrot harvest: 3 important measures
18.05.2023 14:17
There is very little time left until the beginning of summer. The long-awaited period starts in just a few days.
For summer residents, this time will be associated with frequent gardening work.
Owners of country plots will be caring for many crops, including carrots.
It is in the summer that the gardener can make a huge contribution to increasing the future yield of this plant.
Soil treatment
During the first two summer months, the gardener must pay special attention to the soil cover where carrots grow.
It is necessary to periodically loosen the soil. After each replenishment of the moisture deficit, it is necessary to cultivate the soil between the rows.
These measures will promote the correct formation of root crops.
Fertilization
In summer, especially in July, garden crops need potassium and phosphorus components.
During this period, the plant should be fed with an infusion prepared from unburned wood residues.
Root crops will also "react" positively to a solution of boric acid. The preparation of the product is very simple: one teaspoon of the product per bucket of clean liquid.
But carrots don’t need additional nitrogen in mid-summer.
Proper watering
In summer, the plant should be watered weekly. This applies to hot periods. The procedure is not necessary on rainy days.
Half a month before the planned harvest of root crops, the gardener should stop replenishing the moisture deficit in the carrot beds.
