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The choice of carrot varieties is determined by the climatic features of the region and the personal preferences of the gardener. Harvest varieties of carrots of domestic and foreign breeding have a lot of differences in taste, storage time, usefulness and presentation.
Early ripening varieties of carrots
Early ripening vegetable varieties are ready for harvest 80-100 days after germination. Some varieties ripen 3 weeks earlier.
Laguna F1 is very early
Hybrid variety of carrots of the Dutch selection. The variety type of the Nantes carrot is distinguished by the uniformity of root crops in shape, weight and size. The yield of marketable root crops is 90%. Recommended for cultivation in Moldova, Ukraine, most of the territory of Our Country. Gives stable yields on fertilized sandy loamy soils, loose loams, chernozem. Prefers deep tillage.
| Start of selective harvesting after germination | 60 – 65 days |
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| The onset of technical maturity | 80 – 85 days |
| Root weight | 50 – 160 g |
| Length | 17-20 cm |
| Productivity of the variety | 4,6–6,7 kg/m2 |
| Purpose of processing | Baby and diet food |
| Predecessors | Tomatoes, cabbage, legumes, cucumbers |
| Seeding density | 4х15 cm |
| Features of cultivation | Pre-winter sowing |
Tucson
The early ripe variety of carrot Tushon is cultivated in open ground. Orange roots are thin, even, with small eyes. It is grown mainly in the southern regions, sown from March to April. Harvesting is carried out from June to August.
| The onset of technical maturity | 70–90 days from germination |
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| Root length | 17-20 cm |
| Weight | 80 – 150 g |
| Productivity of the variety | 3,6–5 kg/m2 |
| Carotene content | 12 – 13 mg |
| Sugar content | 5,5 – 8,3% |
| keeping quality | Long lasting if sown late |
| Predecessors | Tomatoes, beans, cabbage, onions |
| Seeding density | 4х20 cm |
Amsterdam
A variety of carrots was bred by Polish breeders. The cylindrical root crop does not protrude from the soil, is brightly colored. The pulp is tender, rich in juice. It is preferable to cultivate on loose fertile humus-rich chernozems, sandy loams and loams with deep tillage and good illumination.
| Achievement of technical ripeness from seedlings | 70 – 90 days |
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| Root weight | 50 – 165 g |
| Fruit length | 13-20 cm |
| Productivity of the variety | 4,6–7 kg/m2 |
| appointment | Juices, baby and diet food, fresh consumption |
| Useful qualities | Resistant to fading, cracking |
| Growth zones | Up to the northern regions inclusive |
| Predecessors | Tomatoes, legumes, cabbage, onions, cucumbers |
| Seeding density | 4х20 cm |
| Transportability and keeping quality | Satisfactory |
Srednerannie variety of carrots
Alenka
A variety of medium-early ripening carrots for open ground is suitable for cultivation in the southern regions and in the harsh climatic conditions of Siberia and the Far East. A conical, blunt-nosed large root crop, weighing up to 0,5 kg, up to 6 cm in diameter, and up to 16 cm long. It has a high yield. The vegetable is demanding on fertility, soil aeration, and compliance with the irrigation regime.
| The onset of technical ripeness from seedlings | 80 – 100 days |
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| Root weight | 300 – 500 g |
| Length | 14-16 cm |
| Fruit top diameter | 4-6 cm |
| Productivity | 8–12 kg/m2 |
| Seeding density | 4х15 cm |
| Predecessors | Tomatoes, legumes, cabbage, onions, cucumbers |
| Purpose of processing | Baby, diet food |
| keeping quality | Root crop with a long shelf life |
Nantes
A vegetable with a smooth smooth surface, pronounced cylindricity of the root crop. The storage period is long, does not grow moldy, does not rot, coating prolongs the preservation of fruits. Presentation, hardness, juiciness, taste are not lost. The variety is recommended for processing for baby food.
| Root length | 14-17 cm |
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| Fruit ripening period | 80 – 100 days |
| Weight | 90 – 160 g |
| Head diameter | 2-3 cm |
| Carotene content | 14 – 19 mg |
| Sugar content | 7-8,5% |
| Productivity | 3–7 kg/m2 |
| keeping quality | Root crop with a long shelf life |
| Predecessors | Tomatoes, legumes, cabbage, onions, cucumbers |
| keeping quality | Safety is high |
It rises together. Gives stable yields on deeply dug light fertilized ridges. Adapted for widespread cultivation, including areas of risky farming in the north of the Federation.
Mid-season varieties of carrots
Carotel
Carrot Karotel is a well-known mid-season variety with a stable yield and rich taste data. The blunt-nosed root crop of a conical shape is completely immersed in the soil. The high content of carotene and sugars makes the variety dietary.
| Root weight | 80 – 160 g |
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| Fruit length | 9-15 cm |
| The period of ripening of the fruit from seedlings | 100 – 110 days |
| Carotene content | 10-13% |
| Sugar content | 6-8% |
| Variety resistant | To coloring, shooting |
| Variety assignment | Baby, diet food, processing |
| Cultivation zones | everywhere |
| Predecessors | Tomatoes, legumes, cabbage, onions, cucumbers |
| Density of landing | 4х20 cm |
| Productivity | 5,6–7,8 kg/m2 |
| keeping quality | Until the new harvest with chalking |
Abaco
The Dutch hybrid mid-season carrot variety Abako is zoned in the Central Black Earth region, Siberia. The leaves are dark, finely dissected. The blunt-nosed fruits of a medium-sized conical shape of a dark orange color belong to the Shantene kuroda cultivar.
| Vegetation period from germination to harvest | 100 – 110 days |
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| Root weight | 105 – 220 g |
| Fruit length | 18-20 cm |
| crop yield | 4,6–11 kg/m2 |
| Carotene content | 15-18,6% |
| Sugar content | 5,2-8,4% |
| Solids | 9,4-12,4% |
| appointment | Long term storage, conservation |
| Predecessors | Tomatoes, legumes, cabbage, onions, cucumbers |
| Density of landing | 4х20 cm |
| Stability | To cracking, shooting, disease |
Vitamin 6
The variety of mid-season carrots Vitamin 6 was bred in 1969 by the Research Institute of Vegetable Economy on the basis of selection of varieties Amsterdam, Nantes, Touchon. The blunt root crops represent a regular cone. The range of distribution of the variety does not include only the North Caucasus.
| Vegetation period from germination to harvest | 93 – 120 days |
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| Root length | 15-20 cm |
| Diameter | Up to 5 cm |
| Productivity of the variety | 4–10,4 kg/m2 |
| Root weight | 60 – 160 g |
| Predecessors | Tomatoes, legumes, cabbage, onions, cucumbers |
| Density of landing | 4х20 cm |
| Disadvantages | Root crop prone to cracking |
Losinoostrovskaya 13
The mid-season carrot variety Losinoostrovskaya 13 was bred by the Research Institute of Vegetable Economy in 1964 by crossing the varieties Amsterdamskaya, Touchon, Nantskaya 4, Nantskaya 14. Cylindrical root crops occasionally protrude above the soil surface up to 4 cm. The norm is a root crop immersed in the ground.
| Achievement of technical ripeness from seedlings | 95–120 days |
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| Productivity of the variety | 5,5–10,3 kg/m2 |
| Fruit weight | 70 – 155 g |
| Length | 15-18 cm |
| Diameter | Up to 4,5 cm |
| Recommended predecessors | Tomatoes, legumes, cabbage, onions, cucumbers |
| Density of landing | 25×5/30×6 cm |
| keeping quality | Long shelf life |
| Disadvantages | Tendency to crack fruit |
late varieties of carrots
Late varieties of carrots are mainly intended for long-term storage in addition to processing. The harvest period varies from July to October – the duration of fine days in different regions affects. Bookmark for long-term storage involves spring sowing without vernalization of seeds.
Red Giant (Rote Risen)
A late variety of carrots of German selection with a growing season of up to 140 days of traditional conical shape. The root crop is orange-red in color, up to 27 cm long with a fruit weight of up to 100 g. It likes intensive watering.
| Achievement of technical ripeness from seedlings | 110–130 days (up to 150 days) |
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| Carotene content | 10% |
| Root weight | 90 – 100 g |
| Fruit length | 22-25 cm |
| Density of landing | 4х20 cm |
| Growing zones | Everywhere |
| Predecessors | Tomatoes, legumes, cabbage, onions, cucumbers |
| appointment | Processing, juices |
Boltex
The root crop of medium-late ripening Boltex was bred by French breeders. Hybridity has improved the variety. Suitable for outdoor and greenhouse cultivation. Fruit ripening period up to 130 days. For late carrots, the yield is high. Root crops weighing up to 350 g with a length of 15 cm look like giants.
| Achievement of technical ripeness from seedlings | 100 – 125 days |
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| Root length | 10-16 cm |
| Fruit weight | 200 – 350 g |
| Productivity | 5–8 kg/m2 |
| Carotene content | 8-10% |
| Variety resistance | Shooting, coloring |
| Density of landing | 4×20 |
| Growing zones | Everywhere |
| Predecessors | Tomatoes, legumes, cabbage, onions, cucumbers |
| Features of cultivation | Open ground, greenhouse |
| Sugar content | low |
| keeping quality | good |
Varieties of carrots of Western European selection are strikingly different from domestic ones, it is worth considering this. The presentation is good:
- Retain their shape;
- The fruits are equal in weight;
- They do not make the mistake of cracking.
The Queen of Autumn
High-yielding variety of carrots of late ripening for open ground. Blunt-nosed conical fruits of long-term storage are not subject to cracking, even. The head is rounded, the color of the fruit is orange-red. The culture tolerates night frosts down to -4 degrees. Included in the variety type Flakke (Carotene).
| Achievement of technical ripeness from seedlings | 115 – 130 days |
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| Root weight | 60 – 180 g |
| Fruit length | 20-25 cm |
| Cold resistance | Up to -4 degrees |
| Recommended predecessors | Tomatoes, legumes, cabbage, onions, cucumbers |
| Density of landing | 4х20 cm |
| crop yield | 8–10 kg/m2 |
| Growing zones | Volga-Vyatka, Central Black Earth, Far East regions |
| Carotene content | 10-17% |
| Sugar content | 6-11% |
| Solids | 10-16% |
| keeping quality | Long shelf life |
| appointment | Processing, fresh consumption |
Agricultural technology for growing carrots
Even a novice gardener will not be left without a carrot harvest. She doesn’t require much maintenance. But abundant fruiting gives on prepared soil:
- Acid reaction pH = 6–8 (neutral or slightly alkaline);
- Fertilized, but the introduction of manure in the fall will negatively affect the keeping quality of carrots;
- Plowing / digging is deep, especially for long-fruited varieties;
- Sand and humus are added to the dense soil for loosening.
An early harvest of carrots is obtained if the seeds are sown before winter in prepared ridges. Seed germination begins with the thawing of the soil. Watering with melt water is sufficient for germination. The time gain will be 2-3 weeks against spring sowing.
Features of sowing carrots
Small carrot seeds, so as not to be carried by the wind, are moistened and mixed with fine sand. Sowing is carried out on a calm day in spilled compacted furrows. From above, the furrows are covered with humus with a layer of 2 cm, compacted. The daytime temperature must finally drop to 5-8 degrees, so that the seeds start to grow with stable warming in the spring.
Spring sowing allows long soaking (2-3 days) of carrot seeds in snow water – this is an ideal growth stimulator. Swollen seeds do not always germinate. Can be sown immediately in heavily spilled furrows and covered with covering material before germination to retain moisture. Night temperature drops and wind will not affect warming.
Experienced gardeners recommend germinating carrot seeds on the southern slope of the compost heap when it warms up. Seeds in a damp canvas napkin are placed at a depth of 5-6 cm to warm up like in a thermos. As soon as the seeds begin to hatch, they are mixed with last year’s stove ash. Wet seeds will turn into bead-sized balls. It is convenient to distribute them in a wet furrow in order to thin out the young growth of carrots less.
Further care consists in watering, loosening row spacings, weeding and thinning thickened plantings of carrots. Fruit cracking can be prevented if watering is not plentiful. In dry periods, it will be necessary to reduce the intervals between two irrigations with the obligatory loosening of the row spacing.