When is the best time to plant carrots?

The right time to sow carrots

Carrots belong to the genus Raphanus in the cruciferous family. Generally, seedlings will emerge about a week after planting carrots. The flowering time of carrots is around March, and the fruiting period is generally after April.

Carrots are more suitable for planting in spring because the temperature in spring is more suitable for the growth of carrots, and the temperature at this time will not freeze the carrots or cause them to be sunburned, so it is very suitable for planting carrots.

How to sow carrots

1. Seed selection

Generally, when planting carrots, you should first screen the seeds. It is best to use healthy seeds that have a certain degree of disease resistance.

2. Planting

After selecting the seeds, you can plant them. They should be planted separately, otherwise they will compete for nutrients with each other during their later growth.

Key points and techniques for growing carrots

1. Generally, when planting carrots, you should choose a place with light. Carrots like light. If there is not enough light during the growth period, it will not bloom in time.

2. When planting carrots, you need to water them in time. Water them thoroughly the first time, and then add water after the soil is dry.