Carrot is a biennial herb with a growth cycle of about 360 days.

Growing environment

Carrots like cool climates. The suitable growth temperature is between 15 and 25 degrees. They like strong light and relatively dry air conditions. The soil requires alternating dry and wet conditions. , abundant moisture, loose, transparent and fertile.

It requires a large temperature difference and sufficient and comprehensive nutrients to facilitate the construction of fleshy roots, while ensuring a high content of the carotene lycopene. Carrots are relatively drought-resistant, especially in the seedling stage, 30- The soil moisture content of 50% can grow normally.

Sowing can be done when the soil temperature is stable above 8 degrees (May 10-15), and germination will begin when the soil temperature is above 15 degrees. The most suitable temperature for growth is 23-25 ??degrees during the day and 12-12 at night. 15 degrees. A large temperature difference determines the superior quality of carrots and increases the sugar content.

Carrots require soil with a certain shape, texture and nutrient content. It should also be a plot with irrigation conditions and convenient transportation. Note that it is not easy to plant carrots in rain-logged plots, plots where herbicides have been used on corn and flax, and undeveloped plots.

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Sowing method

1. Determine the sowing date when the average temperature on the day is stable and passes 13°C before sowing. The suitable sowing period is in early to mid-May. The specific sowing date is determined by climate, variety, etc. If the sowing date is too early, it will easily increase the bolting rate; if it is too late, the growth period will be insufficient, which will affect its commodity value and yield.

2. Mechanical sowing or manual trenching. If the planting area is large, mechanical sowing should be used. Farm machinery should be adjusted before sowing to ensure uniform seed placement. 450-500 grams of seeds per mu should be mixed with fine sand or dry sawdust that is 5 times the amount of seeds. The spacing between rows is 25-30 cm, and the sowing depth is 1.50 cm.

Nutrition effects

1. Benefits the liver and improves eyesight

Carrots contain a large amount of carotene. The molecular structure of this carotene is equivalent to 2 molecules of vitamin A. , after entering the body, it undergoes the action of enzymes in the liver and small intestinal mucosa, of which 50% turns into vitamin A, which has the effect of nourishing the liver and improving eyesight, and can treat night blindness.

2. Helps the diaphragm and widens the intestines

Carrots contain plant fiber, which has strong water absorption and easily expands in volume in the intestines. It is a "filling substance" in the intestines and can strengthen the intestinal tract. Peristalsis, thus promoting diaphragm and widening intestines, laxative and cancer prevention.

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