Sowing Carrots cannot be transplanted which means it must be sowed directly into the soil. Before sowing, the soil must be prepared properly. Loosen the soil thoroughly by ploughing to a depth of 30 to 40cm to allow for good root aeration, root penetration and drainage. Sow seeds about 4 to 5cm apart and if more than one seed is sowed wait a week after the carrots emerge then use the technique called Thin out to remove carrots that are too close to each other, this must leave out a 4 to 5cm space between the carrots. Apply a fertilizer mixture of 2:3:2 (22) with Zn before planting and work it into the top 10cm of the soil. After successfully sowing the carrots seeds, apply a top dressing of 10g LAN per meter of row after 3 weeks and again after 6 weeks. Note : Do not use manure or compost for carrots. In terms of irrigation, the soil should never be allowed to dry out. Irrigation water should be applied once or twice per day. Harvesting For a good harvest make sure the car...
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