You can get fresh carrot juice at home from July to October, if you choose the right root vegetable varieties. Firstly, the carrot varieties planted for juice must be of different ripening periods. Secondly, the special characteristics of the root crop are important. Carrots with a length of approximately 17 cm and a diameter of about 4 cm, with a maximum of 50% pith, are suitable for juice. The tender pulp can yield up to 60% of the juice, and the most delicious and healthy drink will be obtained with a content of 20% carotene, as well as 8% sugar.
Review of the best varieties
If you wish, you can squeeze juice from any carrot, but in addition to quantity, the quality indicator is important. We’ll start our review with the best varieties suitable for the given purpose.
Children's sweet
Carrots of the mid-early period of ripening have average resistance to disease. The pulp is highly saturated with sugar and carotene. Orange carrots grow to a maximum length of 20 cm. The shape resembles a highly elongated cylinder with a rounded end.Ripe carrots are ideal for preparing baby food, juices, and dietary dishes.
Maestro F1
The root crop is able to adapt to any weather conditions, which allows it to be grown in all regions. The hybrid belongs to the early period of maturation and occasionally succumbs to diseases. Cylindrical carrots have deep orange flesh and a reddish core. Harvesting is available manually or using machinery. Carrots are great for processing and can be stored for a long time, which makes it possible to sell the summer crop in late autumn and even winter.
Emperor
The late-ripening root crop has pulp with a high percentage of carotene content and also has excellent taste. The cylindrical carrot forms a sharp tip at the end. The pulp is deep orange with a reddish tint, the core is small. The harvested crop can last all winter, up to 9 months, without losing its pleasant sweet taste.
Nantes 4
The early ripening root vegetable has long gained popularity among gardeners in many regions. The harvest can be stored for a long time and is excellent for juice, puree, canning and any other processing. The shape of the carrot is cylindrical at the end with a small tail. The color of the pulp and core is deep orange. The variety is very demanding on the composition of the soil. Light, crumbly soils are optimal.
Bolero F1
The hybrid was instilled with the best qualities of the parent varieties of carrots, thanks to which it acquired immunity to infection by rot and other diseases. Seed material gives excellent germination in dry soil in hot weather, even if a crust has formed on the surface. Carrots are considered to be of universal use and can be used for all types of processing. The orange color of the pulp is identical to the color of the core. The shape is cylindrical with a rounded end. Harvest ripening is early.
Caramel
Growing this variety is intended for your own gardens. Carrots don't grow too long. The shape resembles a regular cone with a slightly rounded end. The orange pulp is highly saturated with sweet juice. The harvested crop can be stored for a long time without losing its presentation. Carrots make delicious juice, freeze well, and are also suitable for any processing.
Honey
This sweet name defines the excellent taste of carrots. The variety is adapted for loamy and sandy soil, resistant to rot, spotting and other diseases. Carrots grow long, cylindrical and straight. The core is thin, the flesh is bright orange with a reddish tint. The fresh harvest is used for making juices, dietary and baby food.
Gourmand
In terms of the sweetness of the pulp, this variety is considered a leader. Carrots grow about 25 cm long, the core is thin. The pulp, saturated with sweet juice, as well as the core, has an orange color. Sowing seed material of this variety is required only in warm soil, when the weather is good outside. When cold weather occurs, root growth stops and productivity decreases.
Review of other varieties by ripening period
As mentioned above, in order to be able to obtain carrot juice almost all year round, it is necessary to plant varieties of different ripening periods. We will now try to consider which of them is better to choose.
Early varieties
If you need to get a very early harvest, there is winter sowing. The grains are sown in late autumn, and mature root crops are harvested in early summer. But harsh winters, alternating with thaws and rains, often kill crops. It is best to sow early hybrids or varieties in the spring that can produce a harvest in about 70 days.
Artek
The size of the root crop exactly matches the parameters of the variety recommended for making juice. Cylinder-shaped carrots grow 17 cm long and 4 cm in diameter. The tip is slightly rounded with a visible thickening. The orange pulp has a reddish tint and contains about 7% sugar. The approximate weight is 130 g. The volume of the core in relation to the pulp is no more than 40%. During growth, the root crop is completely underground, which eliminates the need for landscaping.
Canning
The variety produces large carrots with a maximum length of 16 cm and a diameter of up to 4.5 cm. The shape is cone-shaped with a rounded thick end. The maximum weight is 150 g. The pulp is orange with a dark smooth skin. The volume of the core in relation to the pulp is 45%. The pulp contains 8% sugar and 14% carotene, which gives the fresh juice a rich taste. The root crop is completely immersed in the ground, from 1 m2 6.5 kg of crop is harvested. Under conditions of long-term storage, up to 96% of the crop is not lost.
Nandrin F1
The root crops of this hybrid do not tend to crack due to any improper watering.Cylindrical carrots grow to a maximum length of 20 cm. For cold climate zones, the yield of the hybrid is about 2.2 kg/m2. In warm regions from 1 m2 you can get more than 6 kg of harvest. The largest carrot weighs approximately 150 g. Early ripening root vegetables do not turn green.
Baltimore F1
Breeders developed a hybrid, instilling in it the best qualities of the Berlicum variety. Its characteristics are similar to the Nandrin hybrid. The above-ground green part is resistant to various diseases. Large orange carrots are highly saturated with sweet juice, which makes them popular in the preparation of juices, salads and other fresh dishes.
Medium varieties
Harvest ripening of medium varieties occurs 100 days after seed germination. Harvesting begins in the third ten days of August and ends by the first ten days of September.
Vitamin 6
The vegetable has the shape of an elongated cylinder with a rounded end. Carrots grow to a maximum length of 16 cm, weighing 160 g. The orange flesh is very sweet. A very high-yielding variety produces from 1 m2 10 kg of vegetables.
Losinoostrovskaya 13
A very suitable carrot variety for making juice. The cylindrical vegetable grows 18 cm long, weighing about 170 g. The orange pulp and core contain 20% carotene. Carrot yield is about 7.5 kg/m2.
Chantenay royal
The vegetable is valued for its high sugar content and 23% carotene. Cone-shaped carrots grow to a maximum length of 17 cm, weighing 180 g. High-yielding variety, approximately 8.3 kg/m2. The sweet pulp is ideal for making baby food and juice.
Belgrade F1
The shape of the vegetable resembles a long elongated cylinder with a slight narrowing at the end. The orange pulp of carrots is highly saturated with sugar and carotene. The hybrid is resistant to many diseases and produces a good harvest. Carrots are most often used for making juices and fresh salads.
Late varieties
Late varieties of carrots can be harvested 120–150 days after seed germination. This usually falls in mid-September - early October. Late vegetables can be stored for up to 6 months, almost until the new harvest.
Incomparable
The cone-shaped vegetable with a rounded end grows up to 18 cm long, weighing approximately 180 g. The core and pulp are orange with a red tint. Carrots contain a maximum of 10% sugar and 14% carotene.
Narbonne F1
Large carrots, 20 cm long, weigh about 100 g. The orange flesh is covered with smooth skin. The carotene content reaches 12%. The hybrid is considered high-yielding. The vegetable lends itself well to storage.
Romos
The shape of the carrot resembles an elongated cylinder with a maximum length of 20 cm. The weight of carrots ranges from 150 to 200 g. The orange flesh with a red tint is very juicy and sweet. The harvest is perfectly stored in winter.
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Conclusion
Carrot juice is very beneficial for the human body. If you don’t have the opportunity to acquire these varieties of carrots, it doesn’t mean that you have to be left without a tasty drink. Juice can be obtained from any carrot to support health with vitamins during the winter.
