Carrots are among the most appreciated vegetables, but to successfully cultivate them it is essential to know the right time to sow them. March is the perfect month to start cultivation and obtain a abundant, sweet and crunchy harvest. Discover all the secrets to make them grow at best!
You know that the moment when Sow the carrots Can you make the difference between a plenty of harvest and a poor one? March is the ideal month To start cultivation, thanks to the most mild temperatures and the soil still humid after the winter, perfect condition to encourage germination. Cultivating carrots is not complicated, but requires some precautions. The choice of right groundthe depth of sowing and the correct distance between the plants are decisive factors to obtain healthy and tasty roots. Don’t have a vegetable garden? No problem! You can easily grow them in deep vases on the balcony.
If you want carrots sweet and crunchyit is essential to know the secrets of sowing and care. Following the right advice, you can collect them in abundance and taste them fresh throughout the season.
When and how to sow carrots in March
Il right moment To sow carrots it depends on the variety chosen, but March is ideal for most of them. If you want to start early, choose early varietieswhich sprout quickly and can be collected in approx 80-90 days. The medium -art varieties, on the other hand, need more time, but offer an abundant harvest to autumn. For one optimal growthcarrots need a well -drained and soft soil. If your soil is compact or clayey, work it deep and mix it with mature compost to improve its quality. Avoid soil too humid or rich in stones, which could hinder the development of the roots. When you are ready for sowing, do some About one centimeter deep groovesdistancing them of at least 30 centimeters from each other. Carrot seeds are tiny and can be difficult to distribute evenly. A useful trick is to mix them with quartz sandwhich helps to distribute them better along the row. After scattered, cover the furrows with light and gently watering earth.
The germination requires patiencesince the first shoots employ Two or three weeks To tick. If you want to simplify the process, you can use i Nastri for seedswhich guarantee optimal distribution without the need to thin out the seedlings later. Carrots need a Wet environment to sproutthen water regularly in the first weeks, without exaggerating. Excessive irrigation could cause radical rot or the growth of mold.
Carrot care during growth
After germination, it is essential to follow some simple rules To get carrots Sweets, crunchy and well developed. A adequate care will guarantee healthy growth and abundant harvest.
Here are the essential passages to follow:
- Thinning of the seedlings: When the seedlings reach 5-7 centimeters in heighteliminates the weakest to leave room for the more robust ones. In this way, each carrot will have enough nutrients to develop correctly.
- Controlled irrigation: Carrots do not like excess water. The bigger the root, the less watering are necessary. Too humid soil can favor mold and rot, while a slight irrigation in periods of drought helps to maintain an optimal balance.
- Collected at the right time: After 3-4 monthsthe early carrots must be collected to prevent them from becoming woody and loving. Varieties medium -art and late They can remain longer in the ground, developing a more intense flavor. If the leaves begin to yellow, it means that they are ready to be extracted.
- Benefits for the vegetable garden: If you leave some plants in the ground, the next spring will bloom, attracting bees and other pollinating insects, useful for the biodiversity of your garden.
How to keep them and keep them fresh
After collection, it is important to know how keep carrots to keep them fresh longer. A wrong conservation could make them dry quickly or favor the formation of mold.
To prolong its duration, the first thing to do is Remove the leaves immediatelyas they absorb humidity and accelerate the process of dehydration of the root. Once clean, carrots must be placed in a place fresh and drypreferably in the refrigerator vegetables drawer. Wrap them in a damp cloth It helps to preserve its crunchiness, avoiding that they dry too quickly. However, it is essential not to overdo it with humidity, since it could favor the formation of mold and reduce their duration.
Following these simple tricks, your carrots will remain fresh and tasty For several days, ready to be enjoyed in the kitchen.
Cultivating them at home or in the garden is a satisfactory activity and within everyone’s reach, which guarantees vegetables healthy, genuine and rich in flavor all year round.
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