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Good carrot seed is expensive and it’s therefore important to provide optimal conditions for germination.
Friday. December 7th, 2018Carrots have a very deep root system and a mass of fine feeder roots.
Friday. September 28th, 2018Hot weather is unfavourable for carrot germination. Depending on the soil’s condition and structure, it also promotes the growth of soil fungus diseases
Monday. October 1st, 2018The carrot – Daucus carota subspecies sativus – has been used by humankind for thousands of years. The vegetable’s wild ancestors look a lot different though.
Thursday. December 6th, 2018Given the right conditions, a carrot’s extensive fine feeder roots can reach 3m into the soil. It’s important to know this, as it will change the way you treat
Friday. December 14th, 2018Although the early carrot harvest in Hai Duong was harmed by rain this winter, the whole crop will assure output. Consumption and export are projected
Monday. January 17th, 2022This week, I want to look at three other diseases that are very similar, but may need different products to keep in check. These are Cercospora, bacterial leaf
Monday. December 24th, 2018As with most commodities, presentation of the product has a disproportionate influence on the price received.
Tuesday. December 25th, 2018Typical symptoms: Seedlings may fail to grow. On older plants, leaves may show red or yellow colouring and growth may be stunted.
Monday. October 22nd, 2018When it comes to leaf blight, there are three species of Alternaria that carrot growers have to watch out for: A dauci, A radicina and A alternata.
Friday. December 21st, 2018