What are the causes of carrot forking and the preventive measures?

Carrots often develop forking during cultivation. Although forked carrots can still be used, their deformed appearance affects their commercial appeal, quality and price, especially the price once they mature. Therefore, when growing carrots, forking must be prevented. So what should be done after carrots fork? Let us find out together.

I. Causes of Forking

1. Soil

To a large extent, carrot forking is caused by soil. Carrots like to grow in deep soil with good drainage. If there are stones or other hard objects in the soil layer, they will obstruct the growth of the carrot root, causing the lateral roots to swell and bend, which leads to forking.

2. Water

During the growth of carrots, care should be taken to maintain sufficient water, but the water level should not be too high. If the water remains high for two consecutive days, the soil will have poor permeability, which inhibits the thickening of the main root of the carrot and forms large lateral roots, causing forking.

3. Fertilization

Carrots are a fertilizer-loving crop and need large amounts of fertilizer during growth. Many farmers like to apply farmyard manure when planting, but if the farmyard manure has not been fully decomposed, it will burn the roots, thereby causing root damage and the formation of forking.

4. Temperature

Carrots prefer a cool environment, and temperature is also one of the main causes of forking. If the temperature is unsuitable after sowing, the seedlings grow poorly, and forking is very likely to form during later growth.

5. Pests

Underground pests are also one of the causes of forking. Pests will gnaw on the carrots, inhibiting the growth of the main root and causing the lateral roots to swell and develop forking or deformities.

II. Preventive Measures

When planting, be sure to choose a plot with deep soil and good drainage. When preparing the land, remove stones and hard objects. During growth, maintain sufficient water, but not too much, and pay attention to drainage during the rainy season. The farmyard manure applied must be fully decomposed, and spray the leaves with Diguo Zhuangdiling to increase nutrient flow, promote fruit development and expansion, avoid stimulating cells, and reduce the occurrence of deformities and forking. Before sowing, pay attention to covering the greenhouse with film to maintain a suitable temperature. When underground pests occur, apply insecticide together as a root drench to effectively control the pests.

The above is an introduction to the causes of carrot forking and preventive measures. We hope it can help you. If you want to learn more related knowledge, please stay tuned to us.