When to remove carrots from the garden for storage in 2021

2024 Author: James Gerald | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 14:00

Timely harvesting of carrots will preserve most of their nutrients. It is impossible to name the exact date when the harvest of this vegetable crop from the garden comes for storage in 2021, because it all depends on the variety and weather conditions of the region.

Signs of ripeness of carrots and basic rules for harvesting

The harvest time for carrots depends largely on the variety. So, early, mid-season varieties are distinguished, which are stored longer and are ideal for regions with short summers. And also late varieties, the fruits of which can not only be stored until spring, but are distinguished by their large size and excellent taste.

Some gardeners advise planting several varieties at once, so the crop can be harvested within several months. It is possible to determine the ripeness of carrots by the following criteria:

• the condition of the root crops - if the small roots have begun to turn white, then the carrots must be removed immediately, otherwise the root crop will overripe;
• by the growing season - you need to remember when the first shoots appeared and, having studied the information on the package, calculate at what point you can harvest;
• the size of the vegetables - visually inspect the vegetables grown in the garden, compare with the photo on the package; if the appearance does not match, then the cleaning can be postponed.

If the lower stems of the vegetable have become sluggish and yellow, then it is time to remove the carrots from the garden.

It is important not only not to miss the moment of harvesting, but also to properly prepare for it:

• a month before the expected date, you need to stop watering, this will exclude cracking of root crops;
• stop fertilizing with fertilizers.

Some more helpful tips:

• it is better to remove vegetables from the garden in dry weather;
• for digging it is most convenient to use a pitchfork, so the risk of harm to the fruit is minimized;
• from the dug root crop, you need to carefully clean the ground without damaging the skin.

You need to have time to collect the carrots before the first frost, the frozen fruits will not be stored for a long time.

Harvesting carrots in central Russia

The middle zone of Russia is a multitude of regions with their own climatic characteristics. So, in the Moscow region, it is important to choose the optimal time when in 2021 to remove carrots from the garden for storage.

The thing is that the growing season in this region lasts from September 10 to October 12. But in September, the root crop is actively growing, accumulating useful substances. But if you overexpose a vegetable, then it will lose its taste and will re-grow.

The period when to remove carrots from the garden for storage in 2021 depends on the specific region. In the Leningrad region, the harvest is in August, and in the Nizhny Novgorod region - in September.

Harvesting largely depends on the variety, therefore, after planting a vegetable, it is better to start a diary with notes on the date, place of sowing and the ripening period of the varieties:

• early varieties - ripening period after sowing - 80-90 days, harvesting begins in the middle of summer;
• mid-season varieties - the harvesting period falls on the end of September and the beginning of October, during this period the temperature drops to + 4 ° С, the carrots stop growing;
• late varieties - harvesting occurs in September-October, the growing season lasts 110-140 days.

In central Russia, the first frosts occur at the end of September, so it is important to harvest before the temperature drops below zero. The best time to remove carrots from the garden in 2021 for storage for this part of Russia is from September 15 to 25.

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In the Urals

In the Urals, the summer is short, cold and the period when to remove carrots in 2021 from the garden for storage depends on the timing of sowing. True, for this region the exact time of warming is relative information, seedlings may appear both in May and June.

In the Urals, it is better to plant early and mid-ripening varieties of carrots, which will have time to ripen before the first frost. If the seeds of mid-season carrots were sown in mid-May, then you can check the vegetables for readiness for harvest at the end of August. But if the summer turned out to be very cold, and even rainy, then the collection can be delayed for 10-12 days.

In the Urals, the temperature in spring and autumn is very changeable, and cold winters can be replaced by unpredictable hot summers. Therefore, it is important to choose varieties of carrots that are resistant to such fluctuations, then in late August - mid-September you can harvest a good harvest.

In Siberia

Siberia has a harsh climate, so the harvest takes place from August 15 to the second decade of September. It is during this period that the temperature drops to +4 C °, at which all biological processes in plants stop, and carrots stop growing.

It is also important to take into account the fact that frosts in Siberia can come ahead of schedule and thereby harm the root crop. And if the weather forecast promises a sharp cold snap, then the carrot tops should be lightly crushed and covered with agrofibre. So vegetables in the ground will not suffer from frost.

In Siberia, you can grow any kind of carrot, but only through seedlings and preferably in a greenhouse.

When to harvest carrots according to the lunar calendar

Many gardeners determine the date when to remove carrots from the garden for storage in 2021, according to the lunar calendar. They believe that a favorable lunar day and good weather will contribute to long-term storage of the crop.

For collection, it is better to choose the period of the waning moon. With this cycle, the growth of the root crop, as well as the sap flow, slows down. But on the growing moon and on the full moon, it is not worth digging a vegetable, since at this time the root crop is actively growing, there is an intensive sap flow in it.

Month	Auspicious days	Unfavorable days
August	1-7, 23-30	8, 9-21, 22
September	1-7, 23-31	8, 9-21, 22
October	1-5, 21-31	6, 7-19, 20

If you collect carrots when the moon is in the constellations Gemini, Taurus, Capricorn, Leo or Aries, the harvest will last longer.

Carrot storage rules

It is important to know not only when to pick carrots, but also how to store them properly so that the vegetable lays until spring. But first, the roots need to be sorted out so that the damaged ones are not stored with healthy specimens, which will ruin the entire crop. Also, do not store small fruits, it is better to use them immediately.

It is better to cool the carrots to + 2 … + 4 ° С, so the damaged areas will dry out faster.

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It is better to store carrots in boxes in the basement or cellar with an optimum temperature of + 1 … + 2 ° С. But, as you know, it is difficult to achieve such conditions, usually the temperature is about +5 ° C, and with it, carrots begin to germinate. Therefore, some gardeners for better storage sprinkle the fruits with chalk, sand, coniferous sawdust or needles.

Some people use modern materials - vermiculite or perlite, which protect the crop from rotting by using little moisture from the air. Do not put the carrot box on the floor, place it on a shelf or stand.

Carrots are an excellent and healthy vegetable that rejuvenates in winter and early spring. Timely cleaning and proper storage will determine its best taste and high nutritional value.

Outcomes

1. Digging up carrots ahead of time is not worth it, this will have a bad effect on its taste and nutritional qualities.
2. It is important to harvest before the first frost; a frozen root crop is poorly stored.
3. The collection time depends on the variety and climatic conditions of the region.
4. You can choose a favorable day for harvesting carrots from the garden according to the lunar calendar.