One of the most popular varieties of carrots is considered to be “Nantes”, which has proven itself well. The variety was bred back in 1943, since then it has given rise to a huge number of varieties that are very similar in appearance to each other. One of them is “Natalia F1” carrots. Let's talk about it in more detail.
Description of the variety
Carrot "Natalia" is a variety of "Nantes" Dutch selection. According to the manufacturers, it is considered the most delicious of all varieties. However, gardeners are attracted not only by taste.
For anyone who decides to start growing carrots, it is also important:
- hybrid resistance to diseases;
- ripening rate;
- productivity and technical characteristics of root crops;
- growing features.
Let’s raise all these topics and compose a complete description of the carrot hybrid “Natalia F1”. To do this, we will write down all the indicators in a special table, which will be convenient and understandable to any gardener.
Table
Indicator name | Data |
|---|---|
Group | Hybrid |
Full description of the fruit | Length 20-22 centimeters, bright orange, cylindrical shape with a blunt tip |
Maturation | Mid-early hybrid, period from appearance to technical ripeness maximum 135 days |
Disease resistance | To standard diseases, well stored |
Seed sowing scheme | When sowing, do not plant very often, maintaining a distance of 4 centimeters, and between beds - 20 centimeters; carrot seeds are slightly buried by 1-2 centimeters |
Purpose and taste characteristics | Can be consumed fresh and stored for a long time in a cool place, for example, in a cellar |
Productivity | 3-4 kilograms per square meter |
Below is a video with an overview of popular varieties of carrots, one of which is “Natalia” carrots.
Due to the fact that this hybrid is intended for a long time to ripen in the ground, it becomes stronger and can be stored almost all winter, being an excellent source of vitamins and carotene, of which there is a lot in this carrot. Children eat it with pleasure, as it is sweet and juicy.
Features of growing the variety
Carrots "Natalia F1" are grown in the same way as most varieties of this crop. Prefers light soils rich in oxygen.
Also, the Natalya hybrid requires moderate watering; it does not like drought. At the same time, do not forget that this culture does not like excessive moisture. Firstly, it can affect the growth of the root crop, and secondly, it can become destructive.
If you follow the growing rules, then “Natalia” will give a good harvest, and the fruits will be friendly, quickly acquire a bright color and the required amount of vitamins.
Reviews
This hybrid is not new, so many people grew it in their gardens. The reviews are quite positive; they can be found in large quantities on the Internet. Some of them are presented below.
