Dates of planting carrots in the Moscow region

In different regions of Russia, the process of planting carrots begins at different times: from the beginning of April to the end of May, which is due to the difference in climatic conditions. It is important to plant root crops on time in order to harvest a good harvest. Read about the timing of planting carrots in the Moscow region, the secrets of sowing and care in this article.

To get an early harvest of carrots, which is simply necessary for the preparation of various preservation for the winter, it is better to sow it in the 20th of April. The bed will need to be covered with a film, because in the Moscow region at this time there is a decrease in temperature.

In the event that you want to grow root crops for winter storage, planting should be done in the second decade of June. At this time, the air and soil are already warm enough.

The best varieties

Having determined the time of planting carrots, you need to choose the right variety. Experienced summer residents grow only a few varieties of carrots in the plots near Moscow. It is they who tolerate the local climate well, have a beautiful color, a characteristic appearance and are distinguished by wonderful taste.

1. Nantes 4 chosen because of good germination and fertility. The root crop looks like an even narrow cylinder. Large specimens can reach a length of 15 cm. It is not stored for long in winter, therefore it is more suitable for summer preparations and salads.
2. Great for planting carrots in the Moscow region varieties incomparable... A mid-season root vegetable contains a large amount of vitamin C and carotene. Fresh consumption improves immunity and improves well-being.
3. Frost-resistant variety Queen of autumn not afraid of landing in mid-April. Thanks to this, the fruits can be harvested at the end of July. The bright color, excellent aroma and taste of the vegetable justify the name of the variety.
4. If you want to eat fresh carrots in winter, choose grade Shantane... Taking the right care of your carrots will give you firm roots.
5. The largest amount of vitamins is famous grade Vitamin 6... It makes excellent juice and delicious salads that are good for your health. Vitamin rich in minerals, vitamins K and C. Despite its juiciness, this variety is perfectly stored throughout the winter.

Note to beauties: fresh carrot juice has a beneficial effect on the skin of the face, improves skin tone and increases elasticity.

Choosing a place for the garden

After the variety and planting time have been selected, you need to determine the place for the garden. If you do not know how to sow carrots correctly in spring, use the advice of experienced gardeners.

• It is best to set up a bed in a well-lit place. If the seeds are planted in the shade, the result will be poor.
• You cannot plant carrots in the same place every year. The soil is depleted over time. It is good if in the selected place before the carrots, tomatoes or cucumbers, cabbage or potatoes.
• In the place where parsley, parsnips, dill or celery were planted, it will also not be possible to harvest a large crop. Better not to risk it.

Having chosen a place for a garden bed, you need to dig it up well and loosen the ground. Adding special fertilizers to the soil will be useful, and will help prepare a nutritious substrate. Before planting, grooves are made in the ground, 2 cm deep and watered with water.

Seed preparation and sowing

Yes, the seeds must be properly prepared for planting. Don't be surprised at this process. This is a very useful procedure as it will help separate bad seeds from good seeds.You need to place the seeds in a container and cover with hot water for 10-12 hours. The pacifiers will float to the surface and the usable material will remain at the bottom.

In order to sow carrots correctly in spring, you need to put the seeds one at a time in the prepared and moistened grooves at a distance of 2 - 3 cm. Such a rare arrangement will allow you not to carry out the thinning procedure in the future.

Garden bed care

How to care for a carrot so that it grows beautiful, sweet and firm? What secrets do you need to know? The main secret is three Ps: watering, weeding, feeding. If these conditions are met in the correct order, success is assured.

1. Watering. Carrots love water. Therefore, it is necessary to water the garden regularly. At the same time, once a week, you need to fill the garden bed so that the soil layer is saturated to the depth of root crop growth. Between waterings, the soil must be loosened to enrich it with air. This method will provide the plants with a beautiful appearance.
2. Weeding.The process consists in the timely removal of weeds. As soon as the seeds have sprouted and hardened a little, start removing the grass. The first weeding must be done very carefully by hand so as not to pull out the carrot sprouts.
3. Top dressing. You can fertilize the soil before planting seeds. If you have not done this, then it is better to fertilize one month after sowing. For these purposes, one of the proposed options is suitable: infusion wood ash (2 glasses per bucket of water), diluted nitrophore, urea mixture, saltpeter and superphosphate 15-20 g.

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