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Many gardeners grow early ripe vegetable crops to provide their family with fresh vitamin products. Carrots are no exception. Sweet root vegetables always come first. Carrot Tushon is just the culture that you should pay attention to. The variety was tested in 2006, it was included in the State Register of Breeding Achievements of the Federation three years later.
The core of the Tushon variety is almost invisible, it has the same orange color as the pulp
History of breeding
The originators of the Tushon variety are the breeders of the Poisk agricultural company. Co-author – the head of the farm from Stavropol, Irina Timofeevna Karakay. Breeders bred a variety for gardeners in Central Our Country.
Description of the Tushon carrot variety
Tushon carrot is one of the representatives of the Amsterdam variety type. The plant is unpretentious, cold-resistant, does not freeze at a temperature of -3 ° C.
Possibility of obtaining seeds
Since Tushon is a variety, you can get your own seeds. To do this, you need to plant root crops collected in the fall in the spring. The inflorescence consists of small white flowers collected in an umbrella. A pollinator is not required, as carrots are a bisexual plant. Seeds ripen by autumn. Experienced gardeners put a paper cap on the umbrella before ripening so that the seeds do not spill out.
Bushes
Carrots of this variety have short, strongly dissected green leaves. They are attached to ribbed petioles. The bush is represented by a semi-spreading rosette.
Shape and size
Tushon root crops of the correct cylindrical form. The apex is rounded, the tip is rounded-obtuse. By the time of harvest, carrots grow up to 20 cm in length, in diameter – up to 25 mm. Weight on average 80-200 g. Root crops are smooth, eyes are almost invisible.
Palatability
Soft pulp of the same color as the skin, and throughout the volume. The stem is almost invisible. Root vegetables contain from 5,5 to 8,2% sugars, which gives the vegetable a sweet taste.
In 100 g of Tushon carrots there are 11,9-17,8 mg of carotene, which gives the vegetable a rich color.
Characterization of Tuchon carrots
Of course, gardeners pay attention to the photo, the description of Tushon carrots, but this, as a rule, is not enough when choosing a crop. Other parameters need to be known, such as maturity and yield, resistance to diseases and pests.
Ripening period
Three months after germination, you can start harvesting carrots. Although the thin “fingers” that children love so much are pulled out of the ground after 65-70 days. In the State Register, the variety is considered an early culture, although the originators called Tushon mid-season.
Productivity of carrots Tushon
The variety type Tushon is recommended not only for private farms, but also for cultivation on large areas. The farmer is happy to cultivate an early vegetable. 1-29 tons of delicious root crops are harvested from 41 ha. If we talk about summer residents, then they receive up to 6 kg / sq. m.
Disease and pest resistance
Vegetable growers who have been dealing with Tushon carrots for more than one year note the resistance of the variety to many crop diseases and the ability to withstand pest attacks.
Of course, the key to success is the observance of agricultural technology. It is better to plant Tushon carrots, like other varieties of culture, after tomatoes and zucchini, beans, beans and peas.
Landing regions
The originators recommended growing carrots in the Central regions of Our Country. But after some time, the territory expanded significantly, now even in the northern regions you can see beds with Tushon carrots. This variety is grown in Ukraine and Moldova.
Application area
Tushon variety of universal culinary purpose. Root crops are suitable for salads, cooking second courses. Children are happy to “sharpen their teeth” with carrots. Vegetables make a delicious puree.
Tasty juice is often prepared from the Tushon variety for dietary and baby food.
Advantages and disadvantages
When choosing a new variety of carrots, gardeners pay attention to the advantages and disadvantages of the variety. This parameter is also important.
The pluses, according to the reviews of those who grew Tushon, include:
- early ripeness and friendly harvest;
- excellent taste of fruits;
- attractive appearance of root crops;
- the ability to eat without peeling the skin;
- high yield of the crop;
- unpretentious variety, easy to grow;
- resistance to many crop diseases;
- fruits do not crack, coloring is not observed.
Although there are not so many cons, they are still there:
- Tushon root crops are not suitable for long-term storage;
- it is difficult to transport over long distances, because the skin of the vegetable is very thin and delicate.
As can be seen from the characteristics, the Tushon carrot variety has a lot of advantages, so it can be safely grown.
Growing tips
The soil for carrots can be sandy or loamy. The main thing is that it be drained and loose. Ridges for a vitamin vegetable are arranged in an open, well-lit place. Planting is planned for the end of April-May, depending on the growing region.
To get quick shoots, you can germinate Tushon carrots in a sponge. This material holds moisture well, does not mold. The sponge must be new. Just do not wait until the sprouts become large, but immediately sow in a permanent place.
Many gardeners use a sponge to germinate small seeds of various plants.
Sow the seed in grooves, previously spilled with a solution of birch tar and sprinkled with tobacco dust, to a depth of 1-3 cm. There should be at least 25 cm between the rows. This will allow you to freely process the plantings. To warm the soil and feed future carrots, it is recommended to mulch the ridges.
Further Care
Carrot beds need to be watered often and plentifully. Before germination, it is better to irrigate plantings every day so that the topsoil does not dry out.
Loosening and thinning
It is necessary to loosen the row-spacings, when the rows of carrots are already visible, after each watering. This will keep moisture in and leave the soil loose. Carrots should be thinned twice. First leave a distance of 10 cm, then 20 cm.
Even small sweet ponytails are eaten by children with pleasure.
fertilizers
As a fertilizer for large root crops, you need to feed it with a mixture of 20 g of potassium salt, 15 g of double superphosphate and 155 g of urea.
It is also useful to use top dressing with potassium chloride.
Pest and disease control
Despite the fact that Tushon carrots have good immunity, it is not always possible to get rid of insects. To fix the problem, you can use folk remedies or chemistry.
For example:
- spraying slaked lime, ash and tobacco dust helps get rid of the carrot fly;
- carrot moths are repelled by spraying carrot beds with infusion of tomato tops;
- Dekaris is required to kill the nematode.
Before using chemicals, you need to carefully read the instructions.
Timely processing of plantings from pests and diseases will help to get an excellent crop of Tushon carrots
Conclusion
Tushon carrots are an excellent variety for obtaining an early vitamin root crop. It is widely used not only by summer residents, but also by farmers, since this vegetable is in special demand on the market due to its taste.
Reviews of gardeners about Tushon carrots
