Anyone who has a garden is faced from time to time with the dilemma of whether to plant vegetables in the fall or to prefer spring planting.
Let's dot the i's and cross the t's to find out which method is preferable and in which cases.
The benefits of winter planting of carrots
Firstly, one of the main advantages is that you will get the harvest much earlier than with traditional planting.
But this is also a double-edged sword. If you are growing carrots solely for food, then this method will work for you, but for storage, it is better to plant the vegetable in the spring.
Secondly, you save a lot of time, since in the fall there is not so much to do in the garden, which cannot be said about the spring.
And, of course, winter planting helps to create favorable conditions for seed germination.
Disadvantages of Planting Carrots in the Fall
As already mentioned, the fruits will ripen in July, so it will not be possible to store them until winter.
In addition, winter sowing of carrots is characterized by more unstable germination and an increased risk of seed death.