Planting carrots seems very simple to many summer residents. However, the seeds take a long time to germinate, and as a result, it turns out that there are too many carrots in one place, and empty in another.
Therefore, it is worth considering 7 ways of planting carrots that will allow you to avoid thinning them out in the future.
Pinch sowing
This is one of the most popular methods that gardeners boldly use. The seeds need to be taken in a pinch and placed in a hole. The distance between the holes should be about 10 centimeters. Thanks to this method of planting, you can ensure that the crops appear in bunches.
With sand
It makes sense to use such a method if the planting area is large. The seeds are mixed with dry sand. You can remember a simple example: fill a bucket with sand to a quarter, add 1 tablespoon of seeds and mix. Then you need to sow carrots in furrows.
Important condition: the mixture must be mixed well. If the sand is wet, it is unlikely that the mixture will be mixed well. Particular attention should be paid to the quality of the seeds, the fact is that germination with this method of planting is low.
Mix with different cultures
This method raises many questions, but it can also be used to achieve good results. For example, you can mix carrot or lettuce seeds by adding them to a container with sand. The essence of the method: radishes will appear earlier, and carrots will begin to grow in the gaps left after planting.
Some gardeners combine onions with carrots, this neighborhood provides protection from pests and small insects. And when the onions are harvested, the carrots will get the necessary amount of space for full ripening.
Toilet paper
This is a labor-intensive method that will give a good result. Planting is done as follows.
- Toilet paper is cut into small strips.
- A drop of paste is applied to the paper.
- Seeds are glued onto the paste.
- When the tape dries, you can go to the garden and sow.
This method allows you to achieve the ideal spacing between plantings.
Pre-moistening
This method of sowing should be approached responsibly, as it is important to strictly follow the technology. You need to take an old sock, place the seeds in it and bury it for about two weeks. Then you need to dig up the sock, the seeds will swell in it, which will be easier to plant, observing the correct interval.
Syringe
You need to remove the plunger from the syringe, pour in the seeds and shake them gently into the furrow. Using this method of sowing requires skill, but there should be no particular problems.
Seeds in granules
In specialized stores, you can buy seeds in granules. Of course, their cost is always higher, but each gardener should clearly assess their convenience. Large seeds are always easier to sow. One of the disadvantages is that some of the seeds will simply not sprout, so there will be empty spaces in the garden bed.
