What to do with carrots in July
If the carrots have sprouted too densely, the weaker plants should be pulled out by hand. This gives space to strong root vegetables and protects them from deformation. It is also recommended to regularly weed, as weeds absorb nutrients and moisture.
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After rain or watering, the soil between the rows should be loosened with a cultivator, and then mulched with straw or a thin layer of compost. Mulch helps retain moisture and protects the soil from drying out. If the tips of the root vegetables stick out of the ground, they must be hilled with soil so they do not turn green or dry out.
What to fertilize carrots with in July
During this period, carrots need potassium, phosphorus, and boron the most. Excess nitrogen, on the contrary, promotes lush foliage growth, and the root vegetables themselves grow small and branched.
Wood ash is a natural source of potassium and calcium. It can be scattered in the bed (a glass per square meter) and incorporated into the soil or prepared as a infusion: pour a glass of ash into a bucket of water, let it sit for a few hours, and pour it between the rows.
Potassium monophosphate. Dissolve 10–15 grams in a bucket of water and water the moist soil once every two or three weeks.
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Boric acid. This fertilizer promotes sugar accumulation, helps root vegetables grow evenly, and reduces the risk of cracking. To prepare the solution, dissolve 2 grams of acid first in hot water, then add water up to 10 liters. Leaves should be sprayed in the evening or on cloudy days.
How to properly water carrots
Carrots do not tolerate either excess water or lack of it. They need to be watered rarely but abundantly. Frequent surface watering leads to the formation of small and cracked root vegetables. The situation is especially dangerous when, after a long drought, the plant receives too much water – due to internal pressure, the tissues simply crack.
Fertilizers are recommended to be applied or poured only after watering or rain to avoid burning the roots. Dry mixtures should be incorporated into the soil.
In July, it is strictly not recommended to use fresh manure or large amounts of nitrogen fertilizers, as they can worsen the quality of the harvest.
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Source: glavred.info
