When is it better to sow carrots in Siberia

Carrots are among those vegetables, without which it is difficult to imagine any vegetable garden. Even if the owner has a very small plot of land at his disposal, there will certainly be a place for this vitamin vegetable. The climatic conditions of Siberia will not interfere with this desire. To get a good harvest of carrots, every gardener should know the basic rules for planting and caring for a plant.

Choosing the right time for planting carrots

Experienced Siberian gardeners know perfectly well when is best plant carrots... Two seasons are suitable for planting a vegetable: spring and autumn. Both options have their own advantages and disadvantages.

The advantages of planting carrots in autumn over spring:

1. Saving time due to the absence of the need for soaking and drying procedures for seeds;
2. Carrots sown in autumn grow larger than spring carrots;
3. The fruits are highly resistant to disease;
4. Autumn planting is intended for an earlier harvest.

But before you make your choice towards this option, you need to take into account that such carrots are absolutely not subject to storage.

Spring planting advantages:

1. Possibility of storing root crops;
2. High content of vitamins in carrots;

Disadvantages:

1. The need for preliminary preparation of seeds before planting;
2. Difficulty in care caused by a lot of weeds.

If, after carefully analyzing the above factors, you still tend to the first option, then be sure to take into account the basic principles of Siberian planting of carrots at this time of year.

Autumn planting

It is necessary to choose those varieties of carrots that are intended for winter planting. Also, pay special attention to the exact sowing time. Mid-November is considered to be the most favorable period for these purposes. By planting seeds at this time, you can avoid the germination of planting material ahead of schedule. To be on the safe side and not be at a loss, it is recommended to plant more seeds than during spring planting.

Before you start sowing carrots, you should feed the soil with mineral fertilizers. Potassium salt (10 grams) is ideal for these purposes and superphosphates (20 - 24 grams). Special attention should be paid to the place where the seeds are sown. It is not recommended to plant carrots in the same place twice in a row. It will be much better for the harvest if you plant the planting material where cucumbers, potatoes or onions previously grew.

The soil on which carrots will soon grow should not be acidic. Otherwise, it must be enriched with wood ash or sawdust. Such a simple procedure can significantly increase the looseness of land resources.

A good owner never forgets about the secrets of growing carrots, namely:

1. Before sowing carrots, you should make sure that the planting material is dry;
2. Landing pits should not be smaller than 5 centimeters;
3. Already planted seeds should be covered with prepared warm soil and sand;
4. In winter, be sure to make sure that the carrot beds are generously sprinkled with loose snow;
5. Harvesting should be carried out no later than June.

Spring planting

Despite the fact that spring sowing does not yield such large fruits as autumn sowing, it is still more typical for Siberia. Such a planting, in principle, is no different from the autumn one.The difference is that the seeds require careful preparation and drying.

The sowing procedure can be started in April. Arrange the seeds as evenly as possible. To do this, they can be mixed with sand or sawdust. Also, for convenience, summer residents glue the planting material to a strip of paper with a paste. This planting option can significantly save your time, and besides, there will be much less weeds.

Optimal varieties of carrots for the climate of Siberia

The special climate of this region does not make it possible to "accelerate" much when choosing a carrot variety. There are special varieties of carrots for growing in Siberia:

1. Altai shortened... These carrots are good to eat both raw and processed. The fruits of such a plant are not large in size, only 80 - 120 grams, but they can be stored for a long time. This variety is more suitable for spring planting;
2. Nastena is sweet ... Sowing of this variety is best done in May. It is recommended for squeezing juice, as it has a rich sweet taste;
3. Dayana... This carrot variety is more suitable for winter planting. Such carrots are distinguished by high yield and fruit size. Suitable for making baby food due to its sweet taste;
4. Variety "Queen of Autumn"... Suitable for both autumn and spring planting. The fruits are distinguished by a red-orange color and an even surface. Suitable for both raw consumption and long-term storage with subsequent processing.

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