When is the best season to plant carrots?

Carrot planting season and time

Common carrot varieties include: Chantenay carrots, ball carrots, Nantes carrots, etc. They are planted from early July to late July in the Northwest and North China regions, and need to be sown in June in the Northeast and high-drought areas.

Carrot harvest season

Carrots grown in Northwest China and North China mature and are harvested from late October before the soil freezes, while carrots grown in Northeast China and arid areas mature and are harvested in autumn. The yield per mu is generally around 3,500-5,000 kilograms.

Carrot planting steps and methods

1. Choose varieties: Choose healthy, disease-free, and adaptable varieties. You also need to choose carrot varieties based on the environment of the planting area.

2. Land preparation: Before planting, the planting site needs to be turned over to remove impurities and weeds from the soil. The base fertilizer needs to be mixed into the soil to a depth of less than 10 cm.

3. Sowing: Plant the seeds in rows with the depth of the holes about 3-5 cm and the spacing between the holes about 10 cm. Place 6 seeds in each hole and cover with 1.3 cm thick thin soil.