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Carrots are one of those vegetables that provide a large amount of essential vitamins and minerals. Root vegetables can be stored for long periods, consumed raw, frozen and prepared in a variety of culinary creations, juices and desserts.
Climate in the Urals
It is difficult to name one date when to plant carrots in the Urals, because it is a very large territory stretching between the West Siberian and East European plains. The Ural mountain system and the Ural river basin have a significant impact on the local climate. On such a large area, the weather conditions differ significantly. So, in the territories located closer to the West Siberian Plain, a strict continental climate is determined. In the far north of the Urals, scientists mark the subarctic belt.
To the west of the Ural Mountains (Cis-Urals), the climate is humid, mild, and there is more rainfall. To the east of the mountain system (Trans-Urals) the air is drier, there is less precipitation, and the climate itself has clear signs of continental.
Carrot harvest in the Urals
As for the temperature regime, it also differs significantly in different seasons. So, winter in the South Urals with frosts down to -16 ℃, and in the North - up to -22 ℃.
In the south, summer comes earlier, it is warmer. The air during this period can warm up to + 20 ℃. In the north, good weather is rare. It will be possible to plant frost-resistant varieties of vegetables and greens in the soil only when the air temperature in the yard reaches + 8 ℃. Therefore, the question of when to plant carrots and beets in the Urals is closely intertwined with the question of choosing a plant variety for a particular area.
Boarding time
Carrots are a vegetable that can be grown immediately after the snow crust comes off the ground. However, a prerequisite for the seeds to take is warm soil. The minimum permissible air temperature is 5 degrees Celsius. If you plant this vegetable earlier, then you should not hope for an early harvest.
The Ural climate is very diverse, so the optimal sowing time is different. In the southern part, already in April, you can observe the required air temperature, and, therefore, from the 10th-15th the planting of beets and carrots is allowed.
Carrots in the South Urals
On the territory of the Middle Urals, the best period will be the month of May. The earth will have time to warm up well by this time. But if severe cold weather and snow cover are observed, such an idea must be abandoned. In the Northern regions, it is recommended to sow vegetables at the end of May.
Features of the Ural cultivation
Experienced farmers report that planting carrots in the Urals (the timing is not taken into account in this case) provides for high-quality preparation of the soil itself.
It includes two stages:
- The earth needs to be dug up as efficiently as possible. If the bed is not dug deep enough, the fruits themselves are likely to be uneven;
- To fertilize the territory, it is better to use a mixture of: ash, superphosphate, potassium chloride.
It is better to choose autumn for such events, after harvesting the entire harvest.
All soils (except sandy) should be sprinkled with sand.
You can prepare the beds for sowing in the autumn.For the northern territories of the region, it is recommended to make rather wide beds - up to 1 meter. The height of the bed itself can be 40 cm. Such design of beds is especially important in areas with a close occurrence of groundwater. The depth to which you need to sow carrots is 1.5-2 cm. Ordinary beds (as in other regions of Russia) are made in the southern parts.
Planting carrot seeds in the Urals
The best varieties for the Urals
Agronomists say that the best varieties of carrots for growing in the Urals are mid-season and late-season.
Mid-season
They are characterized by juiciness, rich harvest and long shelf life:
- Nantes 4. It can boast of frost resistance, therefore it can be grown in almost any region of Russia. The variety is suitable for winter sowing (it will be possible to open it when the snow melts). The fruits are bright orange in color and cylindrical in shape. The fruits harvested in summer can be stored until January;
- Samson. It pleases the owners with a large harvest, has an even cylindrical shape and orange color. The weight of one fruit is approximately 200 grams;
- Incomparable. It looks like a cone. It has a blunt end and a fairly large size. The color of the pulp is orange, and the middle is small compared to others. This carrot does not bloom and is particularly rich in carotene;
- Vitamin 6. The variety is very popular in the Urals. Grows best on soils with peat. The length of one fruit can reach 20 cm, the shape is cylindrical. It contains a lot of carotene, but it is not stored very long, so carrots are often frozen.
Late
These do not have a distinct taste like medium or early varieties, but they are larger and have a longer shelf life:
- Vita Longa. The fruits of the variety are usually oblong and even. They are rich in carotene and sugar, so they are often used for juicing. May persist until spring;
- Yellowstone. The fruits of the variety look like an even spindle. Among others, they are distinguished by their yellow color. They give a large yield and can be stored for a long period of time.
Yellowstone Carrot Harvest
Lunar landing calendar
Astrologers also give their predictions on when to plant carrots in central Russia. These experts assure that the movement of the heavenly bodies is very active in the growth of plants. So, if the moon is only growing, all the nutritional juices go up, and if it decreases, then down.
In warm parts of the Urals, planting carrots, as the lunar calendar advises, can be done on the following dates of April: 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 29.
For May, such days can be dates: 1, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 13, 26, 27, 28, 31.
For June: 1, 2, 3, 10, 11, 12, 22, 23, 24, 25.
It is quite difficult to grow vegetables in the Urals in autumn. However, in the southern parts of the region, greenhouses can be used by owners.
In this case, you can take advantage of such auspicious days:
- September - 9, 11, 12, 17, 19, 22, 27, 28, 29;
- October - 1, 2, 4, 6, 14, 15,17, 27, 31;
- November - 1, 2, 3, 5.
Astrologers assure that during the period of the appearance of an earthly satellite in the constellation of Sagittarius, all the vegetables that give root crops need to be added. Carrots are better collected and stored during the period of the companion's stay in the Capricorn house.
Although the timing of planting carrots in central Russia is different, however, this territory, as it becomes clear from all that has been said above, is excellent for growing vegetables with root crops. Following the recommendations of experienced agronomists and not being lazy to look after their garden, each owner will have the opportunity to enjoy their own juicy harvest in winter.
