To achieve a good harvest of carrots this year, it’s essential to follow these cultivation tips.
The primary threat to carrots in the garden is the carrot fly, so it’s crucial to know how to protect your plants to avoid losing your crop. To deter these pests, dissolve a tablespoon of black or red pepper in 10 liters of water and apply this solution to your garden beds. This amount is sufficient for 10 m². Be sure to carry out this treatment immediately after the first thinning of your seedlings.
After the second thinning, prepare another treatment by dissolving 3 grams of manganese and the same amount of boric acid in 10 liters of water, and water the beds with this solution. This quantity will cover approximately 3 m². After twenty days, repeat this procedure, but first, water the beds with regular water. This solution will help protect your root crops from pests.
To prevent cracking of the fruits, ensure that the plantation is thinned so that there is a distance of 5 centimeters between each shoot. By following these tips, you can look forward to a thriving carrot harvest!
