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Growing Carrots
CARROT The carrot is oneof the principal vegetables in the market for its rich contentof carotene, Vitamins C and B besides calcium, iron and phosphorus.This may be eaten cooked or raw. In other countries, the carrotsis also used as medicine. In Mexico, carrot is boiled in milkto give relief against cough and painful chest. In Europe,boiled carrot is known for its cure for jaundice. And if eatenraw, it drives out intestinal parasites. MANNER OF PLANTING In the Philippines,carrot grows in high altitudes. It likes fertile, loose soilthat does not retain water. It dislikes sea water and hardlygrows in soil with a high boron content. 1. The land for plantingcarrot must be prepared- fine and not in clumps. 2. Holes for sowing the seedsmust be about 2 cm, and 20 cm apart. 3. The seeds are sown directlyon the ground. 4. After sowing the seeds,cover them with fine soil. they will germinate within 3 weeksafter planting. Good planting time is between October-Decemberwhen there is rain. 5. Don't plant inareas where water stays because this will cause the rootsand fruits to rot. But the plant also needs watering whileit grows to make the fruit well developed. 6. The best fertilizeris compost, but if chemical fertilizer will be used, it isrecommended that NPK 90+170+90 be broadcast over the fieldfor every hectare before planting, and during rainy days. 7. Do the same during dryweather. 8. In planting, apply halfof the nitrogen and all of the phosphorous and potassium onthe soil. Apply the remaining half 4-6 weeks after planting.If animal manure will be used, apply 8-10 tons per hectareand supplement with complete fertilizer. 8. Reduce the leaves whenthe plants are 15 cm high and already sturdy. 9. Put thin soil at the baseof the plant to prevent the greening of the shoulder of thecrop.
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