Children’s carrots: variety description
Carrots are an important part of a child’s diet, as they are rich in vitamins and minerals, especially carotene – vitamin A. Carrots for children are recommended to be consumed fresh, as well as in soups, purees and juices. Especially for the selective taste of children, there is a separate variety of carrots – the “Children’s” carrot. The variety is distinguished by its beautiful appearance and taste, which is very popular with kids.
Description of the variety of carrots “Children’s”
Carrots have a bright orange color and juicy flesh with a small core. The length of the carrot reaches 20 cm, and the weight of the carrot ranges from 120 to 200 grams.
Children’s carrots are suitable for the finicky taste of the child
Carrots are medium-late varieties. The growing season is 90-120 days
The “Children’s” carrot variety is so called for a reason – it is ideal for a child’s diet and has certain advantages:
- An increased amount of vitamins and minerals, which is very important for the growing body of the child. This variety contains such groups of vitamins PP, C, E, K, B and A and minerals such as phosphorus, magnesium, iron, iodine, zinc and others.
Carrots have an attractive appearance, which is important for those people who are involved in growing for sale.
The variety has a long shelf life and can be stored for a long time even in ordinary urban conditions.
- An important advantage is the taste of carrots – they are sweet and juicy. A common complaint among children is that carrots are not tasty. With this variety, such problems will not arise.
Due to its characteristics, this variety is in demand among summer residents who have children and grandchildren.
Carrot “Children’s” contains an increased amount of such groups of vitamins as PP, C, E, K, B and A, and also contains minerals – phosphorus, magnesium, iron, iodine, zinc and others.
It is recommended to plant carrots in early May, when the soil has warmed up enough. You can also plant seeds before winter in late October or early November, when the temperature drops to 5 degrees.
Carrots need regular weeding, watering, feeding and loosening the soil. 2 weeks after the appearance of the first shoots, carrots need to be thinned out of weeds.
Carrots of the “Detskaya” variety are suitable for growing in the garden for summer residents who have children and grandchildren, or for those who are on a diet. Thanks to the daily consumption of this vegetable, the child’s body will be enriched with minerals and vitamins necessary for proper development.