Carrots - one of the most common vegetable crops among summer residents. She is valued for her taste and vitality. For planting this root gardeners very carefully prepared. And many, just like newbies, annually ask themselves: After how many days does the carrot sprout?
To wait was calm, it is important to know the timing of shoots and the conditions affecting them. Under the timing of germination refers to a certain amount of time that has passed from sowing seeds into the ground until the formation of the first sprouts. It depends on many factors, given that every gardener can predict the emergence of sprouts in his garden.
Timing: how long after sowing the first shoots appear?
Long wait depends on the fact that the seeds are in the shell of essential oilswhich do not give moisture access to the embryo. Such unprepared seeds, planted in the usual time (April / May) peck through 25-30 days.
If the planting material is prepared (wash the essential oils, germinate the seeds in advance), then the appearance of a seedling will please in 7-11 days. Thus, the aging period is halved.
What do they look like when they germinate?
In the photo you will see what carrot shoots look like:
How to quickly increase germination: what factors affect it?
Observing certain conditions, it is possible not only to assume the day of emergence of shoots, but also to be confident in high-quality yield.
Depth of planting in open ground
- Before sowing on the prepared ridge, the earth is loosened, so it will be easier for the seeds to take root, the access of oxygen will become freer, and the roots will grow even.
- Next, they form grooves about 2 cm deep, between rows of 10 to 15 cm.
- Then the rows are shed with warm water and sprinkled with ash or chalk as a fertilizer.
- After that, evenly distribute the seeds at a distance of 2-5 cm from each other and lightly sprinkled with earth, dry humus or sand.
- Also from above it is possible to cover with a film. It will retain moisture, and the planted material will protect against weathering and heavy rain. And the greenhouse effect will promote faster germination.
Gardeners do not recommend planting deeper, since this, together with the crust of earth that has formed, will become a difficult obstacle for sprouts. And sowing on the very surface of the soil is fraught with knocking out planted seeds of rain.
Timing
The end dates of April - the beginning of May are habitual for summer residents. The shoots of orange beauty, sown during this period, will appear only after 25-30 days. The soil is already heated and wet enough, but still unstable cool air temperature will affect the prolonged germination of seeds.
May - is considered the "golden mean". Both bright sun and warm soil will be favorable for shoots. Sowing carrots in May, sprouting will occur faster. Waiting will take 15-20 days. Planting in June will be considered as late sowing, but most favorable for seedling formation. Stable warm weather around the clock, a long daylight hours will allow the seeds to turn in 7-10 days.
If for sowing in this period to pick up a later variety suitable for your climate, to comply with all the recommendations of agricultural technology, then by the middle of October you will get an excellent harvest, which will be stored well in the winter.
Seed quality
It is recommended to choose carrot seeds from the last year of harvest., they are characterized by high germination. Also, at home, you can determine the quality of seed. To do this, soak the seeds in water for several hours. As a result, the barren flower, which will float to the surface, should be removed, and suitable seeds should be well dried before planting.
It is also necessary to pay attention to the color and smell of planting material. If it is a viable material, the seeds have a very strong smell, due to the large amount of essential oils, and have a smooth, convex surface. Wrinkled seeds with spots should be discarded.
Soil type
Carrots like friable, fertile, sandy soilswhere it rises twice as fast as on hard and scanty lands. Also humus, peat, mineral fertilizers, and ash are favorable for it. But fresh organics should not be made before planting.
There should not be stagnation of groundwater near the carrot beds, this can affect the germination and further rotting of root crops. In the nutrient and loose soil they grow juicy and smooth.
Carrot variety
The grade of orange beauty should be chosen in accordance with the climatic region.that will favorably affect the seedlings, the quantity and quality of carrots. For eating fresh vegetables, making juices should choose early-ripe varieties. But they will not be stored in winter.
To collect a juicy and strong harvest in the autumn should pay attention to the later varieties of ripeness. They have a sweeter taste and good storage until next season.
A place
The bed must be prepared in the autumn, by digging depth on the bayonet of the shovel. This is done to ensure that the soil is saturated with oxygen, ready for frost. In the spring, the ground needs to be loosened and weeds removed.
Place for growing carrots choose a smooth, sunny, without stagnation of groundwater.. Orange beauty is very light-requiring. If you put it in the shade, the roots will grow small. It should also focus on what vegetable crops grew in this place last season. Ideal predecessors for carrots are cucumbers, onions, cabbage, potatoes.
Weather
Standard sowing dates begin in April-May, when the temperature of the ground warms up to + 8ͦС, and air - to + 10-12ͦС. Under such conditions, the seeds bite slowly, 25-30 days. You can speed up the process if the crops are covered with foil. It will also save from rain, which can knock out freshly sown seeds.
When the air temperature warms up to 15 ° C, friendly shoots will appear in 12-14 days. As a rule, these days are sunny and dry. Therefore, carrot beds require additional watering. But it is worth remembering that waterlogging is dangerous rotting. Therefore, everything in moderation.
Errors due to which sprouts do not appear for a long time
- Poor quality or expired seeds were caught.
- The landing site is the same as last year. It should change every year, since the soil there is already scarce, it needs to be fertilized.
- Sowing is carried out in newly fertilized soil.
- Too deep landing or at the very surface of the soil.
- Excess or lack of moisture.
Reading a large number of recommendations for planting such a useful vegetable as carrots, it seems that it is not possible to grow it juicy, even, on time and in the right amount. But in fact, it is not so difficult. Step by step fulfilling the conditions now, then you will do it automatically. And your work will be rewarded annually with excellent harvest.
