August 28 19:00
The main reason for cracking of carrots is a violation of irrigation mode. Abundant moisturizing after the arid period leads to the rapid growth of the inner tissues of the root crop, while the skin does not have time to stretch.
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Agronomists recommend watering carrots more often, but in small portions, avoiding waterlogging of the soil. It is also important to provide plants with a sufficient number of trace elements – especially boron and calcium, which are responsible for the strength of the cell walls, writes aloud.ru.
Experts note that pests and diseases can also weaken root crops. Larvae of carrot flies and diseases such as fusariosis make tissues more vulnerable. For prevention, it is recommended to carry out processing and timely delete the weeds of the celery family.
Compliance with the terms of harvesting also plays an important role – the outgrown carrots lose its elasticity and more often cracks. After rains, root crops must be removed from the ground especially carefully in order to avoid mechanical damage.
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