My grandmother's secret for quick carrot seedlings

The usefulness of carrots in raw and heat-treated form is very high. This explains the interest of summer residents in planting root crops. To be sure of the germination of seeds, you need to prepare them for planting. After all, good planting material plus fertile soil - guarantees a high yield to the gardener.

Why do I need preliminary preparation?

Carrot seeds are distinguished by tight germination. For hundreds of years, farmers have learned to deal with this problem, which is affected by:

• seed quality: empty, diseased, weak grains;
• the presence of plant essential oils, which limits the access of moisture;
• hard shell of grain;
• weather conditions, temperature changes;
• diseases, pests.

Preliminary preparation helps to ensure friendly seedlings, make root crops resistant to low temperatures and diseases, eliminates re-sowing. Carrots grow strong, healthy, have good commercial qualities.

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How to prepare planting material

It is necessary to calibrate the seeds, choose the largest, at least 0.7 mm.

Process calibrated grains from diseases and pests. A common tool is potassium permanganate. You should make a weak solution and place previously soaked grains for 10 minutes. After rinse well and dry until easy flowability. You can not overexposure, seed can die.

Disinfects boric acid well. In 5 liters of water, dilute 1 g of the product. Soak for a day.

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An effective germination can be ensured by instillation of seeds before planting. To do this, you need:

1. In early spring, as soon as the snow begins to melt, place the carrot seeds in any fabric bag (canvas or linen is good).
2. Dig a hole to the length of the shovel (about 30 cm deep into the ground).
3. Place prepared grains and bury.
4. Top, be sure to sprinkle a pile of snow. This is done so that the carrots do not freeze and are saturated with sufficient moisture.
5. We mark the place so that in the future it is easy to find it. If there are several varieties of carrots, it is better to bury them separately. And mark each accordingly.
6. After 10-12 days, you need to dig out the bags.

Now the seeds have hardened, sprouted and are completely ready for sowing in open ground.

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Popular folk ways

Soaking seeds in vodka is gaining more and more popularity among summer residents. In this method, the essential oils contained in large quantities in carrots dissolve in alcohol. That provides germination in 1 week.

Dissolution of essential oils with hot (50 degree) water. Immerse the seeds for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.Rinse thoroughly with water and dry.

Kerosene will help get rid of weeds that sprout earlier than carrots and inhibit seedlings. Seed is spread on a pre-moistened cloth and rubbed. Before planting, the seeds are dried.

What to look for when planting in open ground

You must choose the right place for landing. You can not plant parsnips, caraway seeds and dill in place. Not bad if the precursor is tomatoes, onions, potatoes or lettuce.

2 weeks before planting, prepare the soil. Dig, break lumps, choose garbage, fertilize. Feeding will give all the necessary elements for the quick and proper development of the fetus.

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Preparing carrot seeds for planting is an indispensable process, since this culture does not differ in rapid germination. Following advice and recommendations, even a beginner gardener can grow a healthy, rich crop.