Contents
Early varieties of carrots are never long, they do not keep for a long time and should be eaten immediately. The fact is that they do not have time to gain weight in a short period of maturation. Speaking of long varieties, we note that they will definitely be mid-ripening, mid-early and, of course, late. Only the lazy did not write about the benefits of the root crop. Carrots should be present on our tables, and those grown in their own garden are considered to be of better quality and tastier.
Choice of carrot varieties
In order to choose the right variety of carrots for growing in the beds of your garden, you need to clearly understand what qualities are important to you:
- disease resistance;
- high yield;
- taste qualities;
- ripening period;
- crop storage time.
On the package with seeds, the main characteristics, including the size of the fruit, must be indicated. Below we will consider a large number of modern varieties of long carrots with root lengths up to 30 centimeters.
long varieties of carrots
Among the long varieties of carrots, there are both very popular and lesser known ones. Before we figure out why, let’s make a list and describe each of them in detail. This is very convenient for those summer residents who have not yet encountered the cultivation of a particular variety.
“Queen of Autumn”
One of the most popular varieties for cultivation in Our Country. The root crop itself will have a length of 20 to 25 centimeters.
The “Queen of Autumn” ripens late (it needs about 130 days), which is why it can be stored for a very long time. At the same time, the taste is bright, carrots are very juicy, sweet, bright orange. The yield is very high, reaching 9 kilograms per square meter, subject to the rules of cultivation. This carrot is distinguished by the fact that it easily tolerates frosts down to -4 degrees Celsius, which is very important when grown outdoors in the Middle lane.
Anastasia
Mid-season Hybrid “Anastasia” has a bright orange color. It is consumed most often fresh, healthy juices, salads and purees for baby food are made. Carrots are long, even, cylindrical in shape. It grows well and gives a bountiful harvest of at least 3,5 kilograms in well-lit areas of the garden in loose soils, to which it is demanding.
“Vita Longa”
Long, conical-shaped carrots do not crack when ripe. It has a bright color and excellent taste.
It reaches a length of 20-30 centimeters, and the weight of the root crop is often fixed at around 200-250 grams. In appearance, “Vita Longa” is beautiful, contains a large amount of vitamins, and is stored very well. It ripens in 115 days, no more, which makes it possible to attribute it to mid-season varieties. Most often it is used fresh and for the preparation of baby food.
“Samson”
Root crops “Samson” cannot be called the longest (20-22 centimeters), but this variety cannot be reproached for its popularity.
Carrot has a red-orange hue, ripens in 108-112 days, has a cylindrical shape. Despite the small core, the fruits are well stored for quite a long time. The hybrid was bred in the Netherlands, resistant to many diseases. The yield is high.
“Dolyanka”
Long red carrot called “Dolyanka” can reach 28 centimeters.
The variety is late-ripening, it often takes up to 150 days for ripening from the moment the first shoots appear. If the soils are loamy light, Dolyanka will grow faster, and the root crops will be sweeter. The yield is very high, from one square meter you can collect up to 8 kilograms of carrots, which are perfectly stored under appropriate conditions.
“Golden autumn”
Varieties like this need special attention. It is used both fresh and for preservation, stewing and freezing. “Golden Autumn” – late-ripening carrots with a high content of carotene. That is why it has a reddish tint. When planting, the seeds can be buried by 2-3 centimeters, the root crops themselves will only be slightly visible during growth. Loves loose soil, lighted areas, soil fertility.
“Emperor”
This variety is represented by long cylindrical and narrow red-orange carrots, which indicates a high content of carotene. The length of the root crop is 25-30 centimeters, it tastes dense, juicy, crispy. It ripens in 135 days, but it can be successfully stored all winter, if the conditions are met. Despite the mid-late dates, the sugar content is very high, and the taste is excellent.
“Canada”
The semi-conical hybrid is resistant to many common diseases. It is universal in application and matures quite late, by the 130th day. This allows the hybrid to gain weight up to 150 grams. It is also good in that it can be grown in heavy soils unsuitable for most crop varieties without loss of yield. From a square per season, you can collect 8-10 kilograms on average. When planting, the seeds are slightly deepened.
“Red Rose”
Long varieties of carrots will always be slightly less sweet than their smaller counterparts. This variety was bred in Germany, the length of the carrot reaches 25-27 centimeters, it fully ripens in the soil under a layer of soil. The yield is extremely high, stable, best consumed fresh. It is resistant to external influences and major diseases.
“Karotan”
This late-ripening variety can be grown on an industrial scale, since the yield under simple growing conditions is very high and amounts to 20-40 kilograms per square meter. The root crop itself is dense and heavy, has an orange color and sufficient length. Growing conditions are standard: sunny places, loose fertile soils. This root crop can be used for processing and storage.
“Red Giant”
This variety is distinguished not only by length, but also by weight. The fruits are large, fragrant and juicy, weighing 400-600 grams. This is not to say that carrots are tasteless. It is quite sweet, has an orange color and endures some diseases specific to this root crop. For maturation, it needs from 130 to 160 days, which is due to weight gain. But it is well stored for several months, does not rot and does not lose taste. The culture is very demanding on the looseness of the soil and its fertility.
“Leander”
A high-yielding variety of long carrots is distinguished by the fact that in the soil the culture is aligned to the ripening period. It is considered mid-season, the fruits can be harvested on the 130th day after the appearance of the first shoots. Seeds are sown early, in March, they are quite resistant, they do not need to be deeply buried. The use of Leander carrots is universal, it is resistant to many diseases.
“Flakkoro”
Long varieties of carrots are not always beautiful and aligned, which cannot be said about Flaccoro. The photo shows how carrots will turn out if you take good care of them. In length, it will reach 30 centimeters. Its shape is brown, it is fragrant and tender. The seeds are planted in a standard way, not deepening much, after 120-140 days you can start harvesting. The variety is bred in the Netherlands, it is resistant to many common diseases.
“Friend”
These carrots are long red with strong roots. The hybrid is resistant to flowering and cracking of fruits, which ensures excellent commercial qualities, first of all. What is a plus is the mid-season. From the moment the first shoots appear to technical ripeness, only 100-110 days pass. Requirements for soil and growing conditions are standard. It is used as a universal carrot without restrictions.
Conclusion
Thus, these varieties of long carrots are suitable for cultivation in a large number of regions of our country. The greatest popularity is inherent in those varieties that provide both good taste and a rich harvest, and high yields. The video below shows an unusual way to plant carrots.
Long carrots are not always tough, tasteless and late ripening. Many modern varieties are represented by juicy, bright root crops with excellent taste. Moreover, long carrots are mid-ripening, which provides excellent growing conditions even in the middle lane with sufficient illumination and soil looseness.