When to plant carrots and is it possible in July or June? What varieties fit?

Carrots are a sweet, crisp and extremely healthy vegetable that is familiar to even a one-year-old baby. It contains such essential substances for the human body and vitamins such as A, D, C, B1-B12, potassium, magnesium, beta-carotene, etc.

We use this valuable root vegetable both raw and in salads, and, of course, in the first courses. And there is no more valuable harvest of carrots than grown in their beds. But what to do if the seeds sprouted badly or we were late in planting at the usual time? You will read in the article whether it is possible to sow carrots on June 2 and other days of the month, and also until what time to plant the seeds in the summer, so that they could grow and if the carrot did not sprout or does not give a good harvest, then read why it happened.

Can I plant in the summer?

Is it possible to sow a root crop in the middle or end of June and generally plant in the summer and when it is permissible, and when it is late? In practice, it is noted that carrot planting falls on the last days of April and the first days of Maywhen the air temperature reaches 15 degrees and the soil reaches 10-12 degrees. During this period, the land on the ridges is already heated, but still wet enough for seed germination.

But in the first half of the summer, it will not be too late to sow a vitamin root vegetable. If you meet certain conditions, then by mid-October we will receive medium-sized carrots, which will be distinguished by good storage in winter, wholesome and tasty.

Does it make sense to plant a carrot in the middle of June, if you planted earlier, but the previous crop didn’t grow well? Summer sowing of vitamin vegetables suits those:

• who at the beginning of the summer season wants to spend more time planting other vegetables;
• who first sowed carrots badly ascended;
• who are experimenting and wanting to get a few harvests.

Advantages and disadvantages

The virtues of late sowing are:

• Heated soil, contributing to faster seed germination.
• No abrupt temperature changes.
• Long light day, which is simply necessary for the juiciness of the orange vegetable.
• Root crops will avoid a carrot fly and a leaflet (by mid-June, their activity is completed).
• The harvest from late sowing will continue well until next season.
• Carrots will be average in size, without a "beard", with excellent taste.

The disadvantages include:

• Frequent watering, as the soil on the ridges has dried out.
• Rapid weathering of the soil.
• Knocking out seeds of rain (saves shelter non-woven material).
• Responsible approach to the choice of varieties, taking into account the peculiarities of your region, as there will be no right for error

Late landing in the middle lane, in the Urals, in Siberia

What numbers can be planted carrot in June? Late spring and short summer in the Urals and Siberia set their own rules for growing vegetables. In these regions, it is more expedient to start planting carrots in the first half of June. If you choose the right variety, accelerate the germination of seeds and organize good care, you will receive an excellent harvest in time.

In central Russia, the deadline for seeding can be shifted to early July. But keep in mind that even early maturing varieties have a maturity of 70-90 days, it's almost three months now. There is also a chance of depleting the soil, so it’s wiser to plan the carrot planting for the month of June than to move it to July.

What varieties are suitable for summer sowing in open ground?

Choosing the right variety is 1/3 of the success.. It depends on the climatic conditions of the region, the timing of ripening of seedlings, resistance to disease, the quality of yield. The hybrids, which are appreciated among summer residents, have positive characteristics in cultivation, a beautiful presentation and a pleasant taste.

The table shows the most popular varieties for the Urals, Siberia and the middle belt, but for the northern regions, the deadline for planting will be mid-June.

It is worth noting that seeds for planting cost to choose the previous year of harvest, but not older, as it greatly affects their germination.

Measures necessary for effective harvest

Variety selection

The most productive for the June planting season will be the choice of middle ripening for the Urals and Siberia and late ripening carrots for the middle band. By mid-October, the fortified crop will grow to its full potential, which will be less susceptible to diseases and will continue well until next season.

Choosing a place

For carrots choose the bed, which grew:

• bow;
• cabbage;
• potatoes;
• cucumbers;
• peas.

Unfavorable predecessors are: dill and parsley. Place for cultivation should be sunny, smooth, without the occurrence of groundwater. It is necessary to approach the choice of the landing site very responsibly.

Nutrient medium

Orange root vegetable loves fertile, loose and moist soil. It must be grown in neutral and slightly acidic soil. To increase the nutrients (magnesium, potassium, etc.) and restore the acid-base balance in the acidic soil add ash and dolomite flour.

Preparation of beds

It is necessary to develop a ridge for carrots even in the fall, by digging, shovels on the bayonet depth, removing weeds. You can also add peat and sand to the soil. They will provide the root crops with a loose and nutrient medium, good drainage and access of oxygen to the roots.

So that the fruits are not twisted and saturated with nitrates, it is not necessary to add fresh organic matter to the ground.

Work with seeds

First you need to separate the seeds of quality from unsuitable for cultivation.. You need to put them in a container with water for several hours, nevsukhozhie seeds will float. So you can increase the yield of orange root. Carrot seed germinates for about a month, as it is in the shell of essential oils.

There are several ways to accelerate their germination.

• Germination of seeds, by soaking them for a period of 4-5 days in warm water. When they hatch, the seeds are removed and dried, for further hardening in the refrigerator or basement at zero temperature for 1 day.
• Oil leaching also contributes to the rapid emergence of sprouts. Seeds are placed in a fabric bag and rinsed for several minutes in 50 ° C water. Then, typing warm water, leave the bag to cool. After this procedure, the seeds need to be dried. This method reduces the aging period by half.
• And there is the easiest way. Sowing the seeds, plentifully shed them with warm water and cover with non-woven material until germs. A steady temperature day and night, a humid environment and the greenhouse effect will allow shoots to hesitate quickly.

How to plant in June and July? Next comes the landing process itself.

1. On the garden we make grooves, the so-called rows, at a distance of 20 cm from each other.
2. We spread the seeds in them, with an interval of 5 cm, and a depth of 1.5-2 cm.
3. Liberally spill the planted material and cover with a film, leaving a space of 12-15 cm, until sprouting.

Next, a visual video about the method of preparing carrot seeds:

Aftercare for plants

• Watering. Watering should be 1-2 times a week, so in July sun the soil dries quickly and can crack, preventing the germination of root crops. With the onset of August, sprinkling should be reduced to 1 time per week.
• Weeding. To prevent weeds from drowning the carrot beds, gardeners recommend interspersing carrots with onions, garlic, lettuce or radishes. Such neighbors will remind you how orange root vegetables are located, will not leave room for weeds, will protect from pests, and their timely collection will free up space for the growth of carrots.
• Thinning. Between shoots should be a distance of 3-5 cm, otherwise the fruit will not grow to the desired size.
• Loosening. For unimpeded access of oxygen to the roots, it is necessary to loosen the soil immediately after watering.
• Feed. It is wiser to apply fertilizer to the soil even in the fall, when preparing the ridge. On fertile lands, carrots do not need additional feed. It can even harm, as with a large amount of nitrogen in the soil, carrots can grow "bearded", twisted and saturated with nitrates.

Possible problems if sown in June and July

When late planting carrots, even early ripe varieties may not have time to ripen, lose taste and poorly stored in winter. These problems occur if:

• summer is rainy and cold;
• frosts occur in September, which is often in Siberia and the northern regions of the Urals;
• did not reduce the seed ripening process;
• did not follow seedling guidelines.

But, as a rule, June planting carrots brings excellent yieldwhich we enjoy until late spring. Do not be afraid to experiment! You do not lose, and gain! If not a harvest, then an invaluable experience.

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