Imagine you can cultivate some mini-carote directly in your garden or even on yours balcony. These small delights, in addition to being versatile in the kitchen, are also a great way to start experimenting with horticulture.
With few materials and a pinch of patience, you will observe an incredible growth that will revive your green space, making your lunches and dinners an unforgettable experience.
Read on to find out how to start this adventure!
What are mini-carote?
The mini-carote I’m not just an expedient of modern gastronomy.
These carrots can be both varieties immaturecollected early, like the ‘Caracas F1’, both real carrots miniature Come the Grelot carrote ‘Paris market’.
They are perfect both crude – ideal for a aperitif – That cookedto accompany your dishes.
Advantages of cultivation of mini-carote
Grow the mini-carote It offers numerous advantages. Not only do they occupy little space and can be grown in a simple vaso on yours balcony Or in a planter, but they are also healthier than industrial versions.
You can taste them fresh, free from chemical additives. Furthermore, they are quick from gap! In about 90 days, you will have delicious carrots ready for collection!
When and how to sow mini-carote
Sowing does not require advanced skills. The mini-carote ‘Marché de Paris’ must be sown from March to July, ideal by plant At the end of the winter to take advantage of the end of the cold.
Choose a container at least 30 cm deep to ensure correct development of the roots. Make sure it is perforated for drainage and fill with a substrate composed of terra universal and sand.
Start by working the ground, digging light furrows and sowing online. Cover the seeds with a thin layer of sand and watering regularly. Keep the ground humid Until germination it is essential.
Treatment and maintenance of mini-carote
To ensure optimal growth, plant the mini-carote near plants such as radishwhich act as a natural repellent against mites.
Also, surrounding them with onions. o garlicyou will keep the carrot’s flies away.
Remember of water In periods of drought and collect them when they are still crunchy for maximum flavor.
The enthusiasm of seeing these small wonders grow will involve you and enrich your gardener’s skills. Ready to taste your delicious and crunchy mini-carote? Good sowing and, above all, good harvest!
