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My Garden: Fertilizing Carrots and Cucumbers for Late Summer Growth
In the heart of August, as the garden begins to reach its peak, it's time to focus on nourishing two key crops: carrots and cucumbers. Here's a guide on how to fertilize them for optimal growth.
Carrot Fertilization
The "My Garden. Garden and Vegetable Patch" channel advises that mid-August is the perfect time for fertilizing carrots. The recommended fertilizers are mineral fertilizers, such as urea or ammonium nitrate, and citric acid.
To fertilize carrots with mineral fertilizers, apply a diluted solution carefully at a low rate to avoid over-fertilizing. A suggested ratio is around 20-30 kg/ha (or roughly 2-3 g per square meter), split in small doses if necessary, to maintain a steady nutrient supply without encouraging excessive foliage growth.
The citric acid solution can be prepared by dissolving 2g of citric acid in 0.5-1 liter of warm water, then topping up to 10 liters. Use this solution as a foliar spray or soil drench in low concentration (e.g., 0.1-0.3%) to slightly acidify the soil, improving nutrient availability, especially phosphorus and micronutrients like iron and zinc, which support carrot development.
After fertilization, water deeply to carry the nutrients down to the root zone, encouraging deeper root growth, important for carrot quality and size.
Cucumber Fertilization
A solution for growing cucumbers until frost is available at a cheap pharmacy. This solution allows them to fruit until October, and it is free of bitterness.
Additional Tips
- Avoid heavy nitrogen doses late in the season, as carrots are filling their roots in this period rather than producing foliage.
- Applying fertilizer a few weeks before the end of the growing season allows carrots to uptake nutrients effectively without stimulating unwanted top growth.
This balanced fertilization method supports carrot root bulking in late summer by providing necessary nitrogen in moderation, enhancing nutrient uptake with citric acid, and ensuring moisture availability to encourage deep and healthy roots.
Pest Control
The citric acid solution can also be used to deter pests from cabbages when sprayed on them. There is a natural remedy for dealing with apple worm and rot, but more information on this will be provided in a separate article.
Growing Sweet Strawberries
For growing sweet strawberries, it is recommended to plant certain specific plants next to them. More details on this will be shared in an upcoming article.
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[1] Horticultural Guide for Carrot Cultivation [5] Summer Fertilization Techniques for Vegetables
In the given text, it suggests using mineral fertilizers, like urea or ammonium nitrate, and citric acid for fertilizing carrots, making the garden productive for the peak of August. Additionally, home-and-garden enthusiasts could consider gardening with sweet strawberries, as certain specific plants are recommended to be planted next to them for optimal growth.
