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Such a vegetable crop as carrots has long been very popular with gardeners. Juicy root crops of bright orange color are rich in vitamins and carotene. Carrots are one of those varieties of vegetables that can be consumed both raw and cooked.
Species diversity of carrots
According to the degree of ripening and sowing, three types of carrots are distinguished:
- early variety;
- mid-season;
- later.
Root crops of the variety “Losinoostrovskaya 13” belong to the category of mid-season.
Main characteristics of the variety
The fruits of Losinoostrovskaya 13 are cylindrical in shape. The length of a mature vegetable reaches 18 cm, and the weight ranges from 160 to 200 grams. The vegetation period is 80-90 days.
Carrot “Losinoostrovskaya 13”, judging by the reviews, takes pride of place in the backyards of many summer residents. The popularity of the variety is due to its resistance to low temperatures, high yield, long shelf life, as well as excellent taste. This vegetable crop is ideal for making juices and purees.
Features of planting, growing and care
It is possible to plant seeds of Losinoostrovskaya 13 carrots both in spring and in autumn. To obtain a crop at an earlier date, planting material can be immersed in the ground for the winter. A prerequisite for this method of planting is their soaking and covering with a small layer of soil (about 1,5-2 cm). In the spring, the seeds are planted to a depth of 3-4 cm. If the seeds are initially attached to the tape, then it must be carefully placed in pre-prepared groove holes.
Much attention should be paid to the choice of landing site, or rather, its lighting. Carrots are light-loving crops, so when choosing a location, it is important to avoid shaded areas.
After germination, carrots need weeding, loosening the soil, watering, fertilizing and regular thinning.
Watering should be plentiful, but not more than once a week.
Vegetable crops can be fertilized with mineral salts containing potassium and calcium. It is not recommended to introduce fresh humus into the soil in order to avoid branching of root crops.
Harvesting is carried out in late autumn, carefully digging the roots out of the soil.
After harvesting, carrots are stored in a cool room, maintaining a sufficient level of humidity. Shelf life is long, which is a significant advantage of the variety.
Recommended Use
Carrots of the Losinoostrovskaya 13 variety are rich in carotene, contain a large amount of sugar, and are very juicy, so they are mainly used for eating raw and making juices. Due to its taste properties, the root crop is even introduced into the children’s diet. From carrots of this variety, you can make a magnificent soup puree rich in vitamins.
Carrots are one of the few vegetable crops that are rich in sugars, carotene and vitamins. Possessing a large number of useful properties, it is as simple as possible to grow and does not require special care, which undoubtedly makes it very popular not only among amateur gardeners, but also among professionals.