Variety of carrots Samson: characteristics and description, photos, reviews

Carrot Samson is a variety of Dutch selection, characterized by large sizes. On average, root crops weigh 150-200 g, sometimes reaching 300 g. They have an attractive presentation and good taste. Despite the fact that the seeds are more expensive than many domestic varieties, they have good germination and give a high yield (up to 8 kg per square meter).

History of breeding

Carrot Samson (Daucus carota L.) is a variety bred by breeders of the Dutch company BEJO ZADEN BV (Warmenhuizen, North Province, Holland). She is also the originator. An application for admission to the register of breeding achievements was submitted in 1999, in 2001 the crop was registered.

Description of the Samson carrot variety

Samson is a type of carrot. Root crops are large in size – weight from 125 to 150 g, length 16-30 cm. Sometimes there are very large specimens, which is the reason for the name of the variety. The rosette of leaves is moderately spreading. The color of the leaf plates is green, the shape is medium dissected.

Root crops of the correct cylindrical shape, the tip is blunt, slightly pointed. Belongs to the Nantes variety type. The surface is smooth and even. The color is orange, the core is small. The head is even, symmetrical, the shoulders are flat or rounded.

The taste of Samson carrots is sweetish, the pulp is juicy. The mass fraction of dry matter is about 10,6%, the content of the picture is 11,6 mg per 100 g.

Characteristic carrots Samson

Variety Samson ripens in 3,5-4 months. Carrots grow well in a variety of soils. To get a good harvest requires regular watering and top dressing.

Ripening period

Carrot Samson refers to mid-season or mid-late varieties. The ripening period is from 110 to 120 days from the moment the first shoots appear. Time depends on weather conditions, soil fertility and care.

Root crops ripen in four months

The yield of carrots Samson

The yield of the Samson carrot variety is high and reaches 5-8 kg per 1 m². In industrial cultivation, the indicator ranges from 528 to 762 centners / ha, which is 70-120 centners / ha more compared to the standard of the Nantes 4 variety. The yield of marketable products is very high – from 91% to 94%, which makes it possible to grow carrots not only for personal consumption, but also for sale.

Disease and pest resistance

Variety Samson is resistant to most diseases. If you follow the recommendations for watering and other rules of care, the culture grows normally. With excessive moisture, there is a risk of black rot. The invasion of aphids, carrot flies and other pests is not excluded. Therefore, plants need to be inspected periodically. At the beginning of the season, preventive treatment is recommended.

Landing regions

Carrot Samson is unpretentious to growing conditions. Therefore, culture can be cultivated in most regions:

• middle lane and Moscow region;
• the Volga region;
• Chernozem region;
• southern regions;
• Northwest;
• The Urals;
• Western and Eastern Siberia;
• Far East.

Application area

Carrot Samson belongs to varieties of universal purpose. It can be used for salads, first and second courses. Suitable for winter preparations, pickles, vegetable caviar and others. Root crops are light and transportable.

Advantages and disadvantages

Samson carrots are valued for their good taste and stable yield. Root crops turn out large, with the smooth, leveled surface. They are suitable for cooking any dishes and preparations.

The variety has a stable yield

Pros:

• a large yield of marketable fruits;
• pleasant taste;
• large root crops of universal purpose;
• keeping quality and transportability;
• high germination of seeds (no need to thin out);
• resistance to pests and diseases.

Cons:

• relatively late maturation;
• demanding for regular watering;
• yield depends on weather conditions;
• seeds are more expensive than a number of other varieties.

Recommendations for growing

Samson carrots are cold-resistant, so the seeds can be planted already at the moment when night temperatures do not fall below 5 degrees Celsius. Specific dates depend on the climatic conditions of the region.

For example, in the south, you can land as early as mid-April, and in the middle lane – in early May. In regions with a cool spring, it is recommended to plant seeds 1-2 weeks later, i.e. in the middle of May. Podzimny sowing is also allowed in late October – early November.

The soil is dug up before planting, organic fertilizer is applied (according to a bucket of compost or humus per 2 m²) or complex mineral (80 g per 2 m²). If the soil contains a lot of clay, 1 kg of sand or sawdust is added to it for the same area.

The algorithm for planting carrots of the Samson variety is standard:

1. Soak the seeds in warm water overnight. It is desirable to add a growth stimulator to the solution, for example, Kornevin, Epin, Zircon.
2. Pickle in a weak solution of potassium permanganate for 20-30 minutes.
3. Mark several furrows 2 cm deep at a distance of 25 cm.
4. Plant seeds at a distance of 4-5 cm (no need to thin out, because germination is good).
5. Sprinkle with soil and water.

In the future, care comes down to watering, fertilizing, loosening the soil and weeding.

Fertilizers are applied 7-10 days after the appearance of 3-4 leaves, then four weeks later and again a month before harvest. The best option is to alternate complex mineral supplements with organic matter (chicken manure 1:20, mullein 1:10).

Almost all root crops are large, with a smooth surface.

Stop watering 2-3 weeks before harvest. Root crops are harvested in dry weather, laid in the cellar.

Pest and disease control

Carrots Samson can suffer from black rot and phomosis. To prevent these infections, it is recommended to observe the watering rate, focusing on the weather forecast. 1-2 weeks after germination, fungicide treatment is carried out:

• “Falcon”;
• “Prozaro”;
• “Score”;
• “Tatu”;
• “Profit”.

Of the insects, the threat is aphids, carrot fly, psyllid. If pests are found, it is recommended to treat Samson carrots with solutions and infusions. You can cook them yourself. Well helps infusion of chili pepper, mustard powder, onion peel, decoction of marigold flowers. In extreme cases, insecticides are used:

• “Biotlin”;
• “Aktara”;
• “Aktellik”;
• “Fufanon”;
• “Confidor”.

To prevent the appearance of insects, preventive treatment of plantings is carried out.

Conclusion

Carrot Samson is an unpretentious variety that can be grown in any region. The culture needs regular watering, which is especially important in dry summers. Root crops are large, lie for a long time and are well stored without loss of presentation and taste.

Reviews of gardeners about Samson carrots