How to Grow Carrots? Detailed Explanation of Key Planting Techniques
Carrots are a vegetable with very high nutritional value, and the market demand for them in China is very large. Carrots are rich in carotene and various vitamins. Nowadays, the area planted with carrots is becoming more and more extensive, and people are constantly joining the ranks of carrot growers. So how exactly should carrots be grown? Below, the editor brings you the carrot growing techniques. Let's take a look!
1. Growing Environment
Carrots generally grow in a cool environment, with temperatures usually around 20°C. They have relatively high light requirements, and the soil must also maintain a certain moisture content, with good permeability and drainage and irrigation capacity. Good transportation must be ensured, and plots where harmful substances such as herbicides have been used must not be selected. When the soil temperature stabilizes at around 10°C, sowing work can begin. If the temperature after sowing is 15°C, the germination rate of carrot seeds can be improved. Maintaining a certain day-night temperature difference and moisture can enhance the quality of carrots.
2. Propagation Method
The previous crop in the soil should be plants such as legumes, and after harvesting the previous crop, the land should be prepared. Deep plow it about 28 cm, then apply about 2800 kg of farmyard manure per mu as base fertilizer. Water thoroughly and fine-till about 2 times. Then, before sowing, spread the carrot seeds under the sun for about two days, then soak them in warm water for 4 hours. After soaking, remove them, wrap them in a wet cloth, and place them in an environment of 26-28°C for germination. During germination, spray water appropriately, and once about 70% of the seeds have sprouted, they can be sown.
3. Cultivation and Weeding
Cultivation and weeding is an indispensable task throughout the entire growth period of carrots. Cultivation can keep the soil sufficiently permeable, promote the absorption of fertilizer and water, enhance the growth capacity of carrot roots, and also achieve the purpose of weeding. If weeding is not done in time, the impact on carrot growth is very great. This is because the nutrient and water absorption of carrot seedlings is relatively weak, and if weeding is not timely, the nutrients will all flow to the weeds, causing poor nutrition for the seedlings and reducing the economic benefits of planting.
4. Fertilizer and Water Management
Water is very important for carrot growth. In hot and dry weather, water about twice a day and do a good job of preserving soil moisture. The soil moisture content should be maintained at around 65%, but attention must also be paid to the amount of water. In the rainy season or when too much water is applied, drainage should be carried out in time to prevent root rot and to prevent carrot diseases and pests. When fertilizing, be sure to pay attention to the nutrient ratio of elements such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, as well as calcium, silicon, and others, all of which are essential nutrients for carrot growth. Also, foliar fertilizers such as magnesium and manganese should be sprayed appropriately to promote chlorophyll synthesis in carrots, enhance light utilization, and improve the growth capacity of carrots.
The above is a brief introduction to carrot growing techniques. Growing carrots is actually relatively simple, but we must also do a good job of management to prevent accidents that affect the economic benefits of planting. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only. Thank you for reading and supporting.