Despite the fact that carrots have never been considered a capricious crop, getting a generous harvest from them, so to speak, is not easy.
To do this, first of all, you need to know how and with what to water carrot beds.
According to experienced gardeners, to prevent root crops from getting sick and growing large, they require 2 preventive waterings during the season.
Watering after thinning
Once you have finished thinning the carrots, water the beds with a special solution.
To prepare it, you will need 2 g of potassium permanganate and boric acid per 1 bucket of water. The resulting solution should be enough for 3 square meters of plantings.
Please note: if it is damp outside and it rains, you need to water again after 2 weeks. This will protect the vegetables from rot and fungi, and reduce their blooming.
Watering from carrot fly
The carrot fly can also affect the quality of the harvest. The larvae of this pest are in the ground and feed on root crops.
But the caterpillars won't touch your carrots if you water them with ammonia solution. To prepare it, dilute 2 tablespoons of ammonia in a bucket of water.
