Gardeners plant dry carrot seeds as densely as possible. This way they are guaranteed to receive the required number of seedlings. Thinning helps to get additional space for the development of root crops, sorts, and makes it possible to remove weak plants. Sometimes even experienced gardeners make mistakes when thinning.
Tops cutting
The manual thinning method is the most standard. This is a monotonous and difficult task. Some gardeners try to simplify this process and cut the tops with scissors. The fact is that carrot tops grow back. If you want to simplify your task, you can perform all the manipulations using tweezers.
Incorrect pulling technique
Do not tilt the sprout when pulling it in different directions. Plants are pulled straight up. You must try not to damage the roots of neighboring carrots, which may break off or become damaged. In this case, additional lateral roots are formed, and the root crops will form crooked. Or several weak fruits will form on one plant.
Replanting pulled out sprouts
Young shoots that have been pulled out will no longer be able to take root; they should not be replanted. Even if they look quite strong. It is better to use the pulled out root vegetables for food or throw them away altogether.If the carrots sprout again, but in a different place, they will produce crooked and bitter roots that are unsuitable for consumption.
Attracting carrot flies
Before you start thinning the carrots, the bed must be thoroughly watered. This will not only make small jobs easier. Water will muffle the carrot smell that the pest can smell. When interacting with carrots, they release a specific odor. It may soon attract a carrot fly. That is why it is better to do this procedure early in the morning or late in the evening, when insects are less active.
To neutralize the carrot smell, root vegetables that have been pulled out should be immediately removed away from the beds and placed in a compost heap, followed by sprinkling with soil. If this is not done, then it will be difficult to get rid of the carrot fly.
An agrotechnical technique such as thinning carrots is a very important step in growing crops. Gardeners should not make mistakes in order to get large, beautiful root crops in large quantities.
