How to plant carrots so that they sprout quickly

What affects germination

First of all, you need to pay attention to the quality of the seed. Not every seed can give a healthy sprout, from which a full-fledged plant will grow.

As it is not surprising, carrot seeds have their own shelf life and they have it rather short, compared to other crops. Raw materials for sowing can be stored for no more than 2-3 years.

It is also important to consider the storage temperature. In a warm, humid environment, seeds can sprout unexpectedly or become moldy. In the cold, they will freeze and lose their ability to germinate. It is best to store your carrot seeds in a cool, dry environment. The air humidity should not exceed 50%, and the temperature should not be higher than + 17 ° С. It is recommended to use paper or burlap for packaging. Set aside the plastic bags for other use.

A good harvest of carrots can only be obtained from healthy seeds. Make sure that their surface is evenly painted, without stains and damage. In no case do not allow the seeds to get wet and dry again, otherwise you will not see the long-awaited carrot bushes. In order for the seedlings to appear faster, it is necessary to pay attention to the pre-planting preparation of the soil and material.

Another important factor affecting germination is soil condition. It is imperative to loosen the earth, because in hard and compressed soil, thin and delicate shoots simply cannot break through. It is especially important to ensure that a dense crust does not form on the surface of the sown beds.

Germination is also influenced by weather conditions, so when planting in spring, you need to be sure that morning and night frosts are gone. Carrots love the sun, so choose the lightest areas for them, where direct sunlight shines most of the day. It's also important to remember that seeds love moisture. If the area is not humid enough and the weather is still cold, cover your beds with plastic to create a greenhouse effect.

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Planting recommendations

To ensure even and high-quality seedlings, they must be properly prepared before sowing seeds. Most often, the soaking method is used at home. To do this, the seed is spread on a soft napkin, moistened with water at room temperature and left for 3 days until the sprouts hatch. The room should be warm, about + 23- + 24 ° C. Sprouted seeds grow much faster, especially if the weather is fine.

Another advice that experienced gardeners give is to plant carrots before winter. This method is applicable in regions with snowy but relatively mild winters. If the soil completely freezes even under a snow cover, then it is better to refuse the method. For pre-winter planting, varieties such as Shantane-2461, Nantes-5, Vitamin-6 and Incomparable are suitable.

Seeds are sown just before the frost. The seed must be dry.When snow falls on top of the ground, it will need to be covered with a thick layer and covered with spruce branches until spring. After the snow melts, the beds are covered with foil or burlap. This helps the soil to warm up quickly and the carrots to sprout. It is worth noting that any early carrots are poorly suited for storage, so if you are growing this vegetable in reserve, do not pursue quick shoots, but pay attention to quality care.

For carrots to grow quickly, you need to make fertile soil. To do this, in the fall, the soil must be dug up and fertilized. Carrots react well to wood ash, humus and Nitrofosk preparation. Be careful with nitrogen fertilization. When planting, the seeds should adhere well to the soil. In order for this to happen, the soil in the furrows is slightly compacted, and the bed is covered with loose soil.

There is also an interesting folk method of planting carrots, in which shoots appear very quickly. As soon as the snow begins to melt in the garden, dig a hole in the area with a shovel's bayonet depth. Moisten the seeds with water and place them in a linen bag. The bag must be placed in a recess in the ground, covered with soil and sprinkled with snow on top. After 10-12 days, the bag can be dug up and the sprouted seeds can be sown in the garden... For best results, the seed is mixed with dry river sand. This will help distribute everything evenly. After this procedure, the first shoots will appear in 5-6 days. Remember to mark the burial site with a flag.

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