carrot

Carrot with scientific name Daucus carota subsp. It is Sativus. A two-year-old plant, and in the second year, a flowering stem is formed and produces seeds. It is a product of the cold season.

Climatic or weather requirements:
It performs better at a temperature of 10-25 degrees Celsius. If the temperature is lower than this, it will affect its color.

Land preparation:
Preparing the land for planting seeds is one of the most important agricultural operations in the cultivation of this crop.
Considering the root growth at a depth of 30 cm, the soil should be prepared in such a way as to allow the roots to continue their proper growth.
How to plant
Sow seeds 1 foot apart in rows in early spring 2 weeks before the last frost date.

Fertilizing carrots
It is one of the things that if it is not paid attention to, the final performance of the product will be greatly reduced.

Nutrient elements in fertilization
Calcium, magnesium and iron are elements that are involved in fertilization.

Carrot significantly removes nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium elements from the soil. Harvesting 100 tons per hectare of carrot roots removes 170 kg of nitrogen, 35 kg of phosphorus and 300 kg of potassium per hectare.

Fertilizer formulas used:
Potassium sulfate:

Due to its high solubility, potassium sulfate is one of the suitable options for carrots.

Calcium Acetate:

It is an organic-based fertilizer that contains calcium and can meet the needs of carrots.

Boric acid and magnesium sulfate:

Boric and magnesium elements should also be supplied at appropriate times, which can be used from boric acid and magnesium sulfate sources.

Carrot harvest rate
The amount of carrot harvest is highly dependent on various factors such as environmental conditions, density, planting date, pest and disease control, etc. The most suitable and ideal pH range for carrot growth is 5.6 to 7. In addition to the mentioned cases, it also depends on the type of cultivated variety.

Among the fertilizers that are produced by Yadnegar Structures Company (Cinco) and can be effective for carrots are powdered fertilizers such as zinc sulfate, zinc acetate, calcium acetate, magnesium sulfate, magnesium acetate, urea phosphate, liquid fertilizers such as fruit set, He mentioned liquid calcium, postafert and complete fertilizers.