Soil for carrots - how to do it right

Everyone has long known that each culture has its own preferences in the types and properties of the soil, where it will feel as comfortable as possible. We cannot plant absolutely all plants on one type of soil. Each has its own nuances. We will talk about what kind of soil is needed for carrots and how to plant carrots correctly in this article.

Carrots are a healthy vegetable!

Humanity began to grow carrots (sowing carrots) about four thousand years ago. The country of Afghanistan is considered the birthplace of carrots. Initially, carrots began to grow for its green aboveground part, which contains the essential oil. And although there are records of the use of "roots" in carrots for food already in those days, it was still not so popular, it was less sweet in taste and differed in color: it was not orange, but yellow... The look and taste of carrots familiar to us was the result of selection in the 17th century in Holland.

Currently, carrots are grown all over the world.

The root part of the plant is used not only in cooking due to its taste, improving the taste of almost any dish, but also in medicine due to its beneficial properties. The root vegetable has a large amount of vitamin A and is recommended for people with anemia, heart problems, and also during pregnancy.

Preparing the soil for carrots

Soil for carrots in the open field: photo

Despite the large number of varieties and types of carrots, they are all roughly grown according to the same scheme.

To grow carrots, you must follow a number of simple rules:

The soil for carrots should contain at least four percent humus, which indicates that the soil is favorable and nutritious for the carrots. Also, the soil should easily allow moisture and air to pass through, so pay great attention to loosening and splitting the soil.
Best of all, carrots grow on loam and sandy loam.

At all costs, avoid darkening the area where the carrot grows, it vitally needs sunlight for proper and strong development. From shade and moisture, the carrots will simply rot and the crop will be completely ruined.

Carrots need a slightly acidic soil (pH 5.5 - pH 7), if the acidity is greatly increased, this is fraught with a weakening of the immunity of the root crop, and as a result, the development of many diseases.

Never fertilize the carrots with fresh manure, as this can damage them up to burns.

Carrots can be planted in an area where cabbage or legumes previously grew.

With the onset of autumn, the site must be carefully dug, the acidity of the soil must be corrected, and in the spring it is necessary to fertilize the soil with substances containing nitrogen, as well as sand and humus.

Soil for planting carrots in the open field: useful video

Carrots are a beautiful vegetable!