Carrots are loved by many gardeners. Because of their radiant colors, diverse shapes, and sizes, a nutritional value demand for carrots is always high.
Mastering the right carrot culture is well worth the effort as a grower. You will grow more carrots for your consumption and the market at large.
Among other root crops, carrots are best planted directly into the garden in a prepared seedbed. To prepare the seedbed, ensure that your soil is soft enough to work by tilling and adding organic compost amendments.
To build a good profile for your soil, it is essential to carry out a soil test to test the pH level. Carrots do not do well when the soil is acidic; if you need to amend your soil in any way do so the year before growing carrots.
The pH level affects how carrot plants receive nutrients from the soil. The pH level also impacts how much nutrients are made available in the soil by the bacteria that break down organic matter.
Space your seeds at least 2 to 4 inches apart, planting them under a quarter to half an inch deep. Carrot seeds are very tiny, and this kind of spacing can be achieved by using a seed injector or thinning them after germinating