Many summer residents consider carrots to be an unpretentious vegetable that does not require special care. But is everything so obvious?
Yes, carrots can be grown in various soils. However, to get a good carrot harvest, it is important to apply 2 fertilizers.
Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , an expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", an agronomist and landscape designer, told how to act in such a situation.
Nitrogen Fertilizers: Importance in the Early Growth Stage
Nitrogen is one of the most important elements required for carrot growth, especially at the initial stage of development. Nitrogen promotes active leaf growth, which in turn provides the root system with all the necessary nutrients through photosynthesis.
There are some tips that will help you to properly apply it to the soil.
1. First application. Nitrogen fertilizers should be applied 2-3 weeks after the emergence of seedlings. During this period, the plant actively gains green mass.
2. For fertilizing, you can use ammonium nitrate or urea. You can dilute 15-20 g of fertilizer in 10 liters of water and water the carrot beds.
3. Fertilizer is applied between rows or pointwise next to plants to avoid direct contact with root crops, which can cause burns.
When applying, it is always worth being rational. Excessive fertilizers can cause more harm than real benefit.
Potassium-phosphorus fertilizers: for the development of root crops
Potassium and phosphorus play a key role in the development of carrot roots. These elements contribute to the formation of strong and healthy roots, improving their taste and structure.
Rules for applying such fertilizers:
• they are added in the second half of the growing season, when carrots begin to actively form root crops. This usually occurs 6-8 weeks after emergence;
• superphosphate and potassium sulfate are suitable. You need 20-30 g of superphosphate and 10-15 g of potassium sulfate per 10 liters of water;
• applied between rows or through a drip irrigation system, which ensures uniform distribution of nutrients and minimizes the risk of root burns.
Of course, you can use other fertilizers for carrots, the most common ones are presented above, without which you will not be able to achieve a good harvest.
Earlier we talked about how potatoes will react to excess nitrogen .
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
