Is it possible to plant carrots in June and how to do it?

A sweet, tasty and healthy vegetable called carrots is grown in all climatic zones. The root crop is rich in vitamins and useful trace elements that have a beneficial effect on the human body. Carrots can be included in the menu for young children and people suffering from digestive problems.

Many novice gardeners are wondering if it is possible to plant carrots in June, and whether the vegetable will have time to grow before the onset of cold weather. This landing option has its advantages and disadvantages, which should be considered before starting work.

Advantages of summer sowing:

• soil is warm enough, and high temperature contributes to the rapid germination of seed;
• in June weather conditions become more stable, without sudden changes in temperature, which negatively affects the growth and fruiting of carrots;
• so that vegetables grow large, bright and juicy, they need long daylight hours and in summer its duration reaches a maximum;
• harvested crop can be stored for a long time without loss of quality, until the next season;
• carrot do not attack such pests, like psyllids and carrot flies, since by mid-June their activity is noticeably reduced;
• root sizes will be medium, without a lot of roots;
• the taste of the crop is excellent.

The following are noted as disadvantages:

• in the hot season, the soil dries quickly, so the plot need to be watered more often;
• heavy rains wash the seeds out of the ground, but you can protect the seed with the help of shelters;
• earth fast erodes.

Success in growing fruit crops largely depends on the right variety. Varieties of carrots differ in terms of ripening, resistance to diseases and infections, yields and other characteristics. Each summer resident chooses a variety that is most suitable for a particular region.

The ripening period of early ripening carrots in the garden is from 70 to 90 days. The harvested crop is eaten fresh, and is also used to make sweet juice, puree or freeze for the winter. Root crops are stored until winter arrives.

Varieties recommended for the northern regions, Siberia and the Urals: “Orange Muscat”, “Vitaminnaya”, “Napoli”, “Losinoostrovskaya” and “Laguna”. The following varieties grow remarkably in the middle zone of the country: “Nantes” and “Flakke”. These species can be grown in areas with a milder climate.

The varieties from this group have increased maturation periods – from 80 to 120 days. The list includes many items: Anastasia, Danish, Samson, Rogneda, Bangor, Champion, Shantenay. The list is incomplete, and it can be supplemented with varieties with the same characteristics and agricultural technology. Mid-season carrots have excellent yields, and root crops are stored for a very long time. You can enjoy fresh carrots even in winter.

The last group with the longest maturation periods exceeding 100 days (on average from 110 to 150 days). When planting late varieties, it is advisable to pay attention to the following types: “Emperor”, “Queen of Autumn”, “Ramos”, “Vita Longa”, “Berlikum”. Fruits attract attention with a neat appearance and a bright, even color. During long-term storage until the next season, carrots do not lose their taste and useful substances in the composition.

You can plant carrots both at the beginning and in the middle of the first summer month. In most regions, planting is practiced at the end of April or in the first days of May. Landing dates are set taking into account weather conditions. By this time, the earth should warm up to 10-12 degrees Celsius, and the air – up to 15 degrees. Before sowing seeds, you need to correctly calculate the timing and determine the most successful days. Experienced experts recommend adhering to the deadlines set for each variety.

Summer sowing should be chosen in the following cases:

• the first sowing, which was carried out in the spring, was unsuccessful, and the seedlings died;
• desire to gain new experience in growing fruit crops;
• harvesting a large amount of the crop;
• carrots are planted in the summer when, at the beginning of spring, the summer resident is cultivating other plants.

General recommendations have been established according to the lunar calendar:

• you can not work during the period of the new moon or full moon;
• root crops remarkably take root and bear fruit if they were planted on a waning moon;
• The most favorable signs of the zodiac for growing root crops are Pisces, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Taurus and Capricorn.

A calendar that tracks the lunar phases has long been used by both experienced and novice gardeners. It indicates lucky, unfavorable and neutral numbers for the performance of work. So, in 2022, the following dates are set for planting carrots in June: approximately the middle of the month (10,11 and 12), 20 and 22. The last days won’t work. To keep track of good and bad days on your own, it is advisable to purchase a lunar calendar and follow it exactly.

Note: in the Urals and in the middle lane, seeds are sown at the beginning, in the middle or at the end of June. If planting is carried out in the northern regions, the deadlines for completing the work fall in the middle of the month, otherwise the carrots will not have time to grow and ripen.

Before you start growing vegetables, you need to properly prepare by following a series of specific actions.. First you need to decide on the variety. When sowing in June, it is advisable to choose late varieties for the middle zone of the country, and medium ones for Siberia or the Urals. With proper planting and care, the crop is harvested around mid-autumn. Juicy and healthy carrots will pleasantly surprise you with taste and aroma. And also in advance you should choose a place to store root crops.

The second preparatory step is the selection of a land plot. In depleted soil, fruit crops form crops poorly, constantly experiencing nutrient deficiencies. For planting carrots, plots where cucumbers, onions, cabbage of various varieties and potatoes were previously grown are great. These predecessor plants do not take many micronutrients from the soil, leaving enough of them for the following crops.

You need to change the selected location if parsley or dill used to grow here. Even though they are just spicy herbs, they are considered unsuitable precursors for carrots. The beds are formed on a flat and well-lit area. If groundwater flows nearby, they must be at a sufficient depth. Carrots, regardless of variety, prefer loose and nutritious soil, which easily passes oxygen and water. As for acidity, its level should be low or neutral. To bring the acid-base balance back to normal, dolomite flour or ash is mixed into the ground. These substances lower the pH level, and carrots grow with a high content of useful trace elements.

Beds for orange root crops begin to be prepared in the fall so that they are in suitable condition by the day of planting. All excess plants are removed, and the upper layers are carefully dug up. If necessary, the area can be leveled.

When growing carrots, seeds are planted in open ground. Before germination, they must be selected. To do this, the seed is lowered into a container filled with water and left for several hours. All hollow grains rise to the surface and are discarded. The process of seed germination takes about a month, because each grain is covered with a layer of essential oils.

In order for planting material to quickly form seedlings, you can perform the following procedures.

• Selected seeds are recommended to be soaked in warm water and left for about 4-5 days. When sprouts appear, they are carefully removed from the water and dried, getting rid of excess moisture. Now the seeds are hardened by placing them in the basement or in the refrigerator, where the temperature is maintained in the region of zero. Hardening lasts throughout the day.
• Growers flush out oils so seeds germinate as soon as possible. The material should be placed in a small bag of soft cloth and rinsed for 2-3 minutes at a water temperature of 50 degrees Celsius.
• After the bag with warm water is left at room temperature until it cools down.. Then the seeds are taken out and dried. Such a simple procedure allows you to reduce the ripening period of root crops by 2 times.

For beginners, the simplest and most effective method is suitable. Immediately after sowing, you need to water them with plenty of warm water. Planting is covered with a dense non-woven material, which can be purchased at any gardening store. Shelter is left until the first shoots appear. Favorable conditions for growing carrots are moderately moist land, stable air temperature throughout the day, and the greenhouse effect.

Proper process of June planting.

• In the selected area, small grooves for seeds are made in advance, leaving a gap of 20 centimeters between them.
• Between planting material leave a gap of 5 centimeters. Deepen them no more than 1,5-2 centimeters.
• At the end of planting, the vegetable plantation is irrigated and covered with a special material. It shouldn’t be tight to the ground. For the normal development of seedlings, a free space of about 15 centimeters is needed.

It will not be possible to achieve high yields without proper care for carrots. Water the roots 1-2 times a week. The frequency changes according to the weather. In the heat, water evaporates faster, so the area should be moistened more often. In the season of regular rainfall, it is enough to irrigate the beds once every 7 days or, in general, stop additionally watering the territory. Weeds take away useful trace elements from the ground, and when they appear on the site, you should immediately get rid of them. Experienced gardeners advise planting carrots together with radishes, garlic, onions or lettuce. This will keep weeds from growing in the area.

Onions and garlic act as protectors against dangerous pests. They secrete special enzymes that repel insects. The upper layers of the soil must be periodically loosened so that the root system has access to oxygen. It is advisable to loosen after irrigation. During work, you can not deepen the garden tool too much, so as not to harm the plants. A prerequisite for agricultural technology is fertilizer.