Spring has finally arrived in my field, and things are starting to move.

This season, I’m focusing on three crops: carrots, garlic, and onions. Each one is at a completely different growth stage, and that’s what makes farming interesting.

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Carrots – The Most Delicate Stage

Carrots have just started to sprout.

They are still tiny, fragile, and barely visible through the cover. This stage is actually the most important. Carrots hate drying out, especially right after germination.

At this point, I’m not thinning them yet. The focus is simple:

• Keep the soil slightly moist
• Avoid strong watering
• Let them establish naturally

Carrots are said to be “90% decided at germination.”
Now that they’ve sprouted, the hardest part is already done.

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Garlic – Preparing for Bulb Growth

The garlic is looking strong.

The stems are thick, and the plants have clearly established good roots. This is the stage just before the bulbs start to expand.

The next key event will be the appearance of the flower stalk (garlic scape). When that comes out, it needs to be cut quickly so the energy goes into the bulb.

Right now, the job is:

• Light feeding if needed
• Keep the soil from drying too much
• Remove weeds

Everything is building toward size.

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Onions – The Real Growth Begins Now

The onions are entering their most important phase.

The base is starting to swell, but the real expansion hasn’t happened yet. From late April into May, onions grow rapidly.

This is where the size difference is decided.

Key points:

• One last light fertilizer application
• No more soil covering (let the bulb expand)
• Maintain moisture balance

Harvest will likely be around June, just before the rainy season.

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Final Thoughts

This field is mostly sandy soil, which makes things more difficult. Water drains quickly, and nutrients don’t stay long.

But that also means if the plants are growing well, it’s proof that the roots are strong and the system is working.

Farming teaches patience.
Nothing happens fast, but everything happens for a reason.

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