Mabuhay!
Greetings to all fellow farmers and gardeners here on hive most especially here 
After more than a month of continuous rainfall in our area, the long-awaited return of the sun is finally being felt today. Although light drizzles still occur almost every morning and afternoon, the rain usually disappears by midday. Because of this, it has become possible once again to work in the garden or on the farm. The weather may not be perfect yet, but even a few dry hours are already a big help for us farmers who have been struggling with nonstop rain.
Taking advantage of this improvement in the current weather situation, my sister-in-law and her husband immediately resumed work on their carrot farm that has been neglect for months. They focused on hilling and maintaining their carrot crops, a task that had been delayed for quite some time due to the prolonged rainy season. Farming during the “ber” months up until January is always a challenge in our place because this period is known for heavy and frequent rains with wind. This year was no exception, and in fact, the rainfall was even more persistent than usual and the worst is the rain was accompanied by wind.
Their carrot plantation is quite large and spread across two separate locations, which makes the work even more demanding. It really needs man power or more help. Thankfully, before the heavy and continuous rains started, they were able to thin out some of the carrots. This early action helped reduce potential damage and made it easier to manage the crops later on. Now that the weather has slightly improved, they are finally able to do the necessary upkeep and hilling to protect the developing carrot roots. Hilling is usually done when carrot plants are about one month old or more, as this process is very important because it helps cover exposed roots, prevent rotting, and ensure better-quality produce. However, due to the unending rains, their crops were hilled much later than ideal. Despite the delay, they did not give up and patiently waited for the right moment to continue their work.
This is the reality of farming, an endless struggle or challenges against unpredictable weather. Rain or shine, farmers must continue working and adjusting their plans and efforts according to nature’s conditions. No matter how difficult the situation becomes, dedication, perseverance and patience remain essential. For us farmers, stopping or quitting is never an option, the land and the crops depend on us every single day likewise with us, we depend on them for our daily life needs.
That's all about my sister in-law carrots crop maintenance. Thank you for taking time to read my simple farming life. I really appreciate your time and support. Please stay safe and see you on my next blog!
Happy holidays!