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Many gardeners never stop searching for the perfect carrot varieties. Each of them will have their own selection criteria: for some, the yield of the variety is important, for others they evaluate exclusively the taste characteristics, for others the appearance of the root crop is important. Such searches can take a long time, because a huge number of carrot varieties have been bred. It will be much easier to choose not from all varieties, but only from those that have been popular for a long time. In this article we will look at most popular varieties of carrots.
How to choose the right variety
There are no bad varieties - just unsuitable growing conditions. You need to choose a variety for planting depending on the conditions available on the site. Only in this case will the carrot harvest be able to please the gardener with excellent quality. There are some selection criteria for this:
- The soil on the site plays a big role when choosing a variety.. If it is heavy clay, then it is better to choose short root vegetables. All varieties of carrots, especially long ones, are perfect for light soils.Advice! If a gardener wants to plant another variety on clay soil, he will first have to dilute the soil with sand. This will change its density and create better conditions for growing carrots.
- Depending on climate. For the northern regions, you need to choose early and mid-season varieties of carrots, as well as root vegetables for greenhouses. All other regions can grow any varieties, even late-ripening ones.
- Ripening period – regardless of the variety, shorter ones always ripen faster. This must be taken into account when growing in regions with short summers.
- Depending on the purpose of using the crop. If the crop is not grown for sale, then it is better to give preference to zoned varieties. Foreign root crops are better suited for sale - they have a more attractive appearance.
You can find out which varieties are suitable for your chosen region in the botanical garden of that region.
The most popular varieties
Today, it is they who hold the palm in landing in our latitudes. They are distinguished by high yield, excellent taste and immunity to many diseases.
Nandrin F1
One of the most popular hybrids with an early ripening period - up to 90 days. Its roots have a regular cylindrical shape. They have an orange-red surface and bright orange flesh. The length of mature carrots will be no more than 20 cm, and the weight will not exceed 170 grams.
In addition, this hybrid is characterized by excellent disease resistance and excellent preservation. The average yield per square meter will be 6 kg.
Nantes
This root crop of Soviet selection was obtained during the war years, but despite this, its popularity is only growing every year. Nantes carrots are mid-season, that is, no more than 100 days will pass from the first shoots to harvesting.
The cylindrical, blunt shape of carrots is orange in color. Its length will be up to 14 cm, and its weight will not exceed 100 grams. The pulp of the root vegetable is particularly tender and juicy. It is ideal for all culinary ideas, as well as for processing into juice. The average yield will be up to 6.5 kg per square meter.
Shantanay
Chantane carrots are the second most popular after Nantes. It is also mid-season and is characterized by even and smooth roots of a bright orange color. In their shape they resemble a cone with a rounded and blunt bottom. Their maximum length will be about 15 cm. Moreover, they are immersed in the ground for the entire length. Only its spreading green rosette is visible.
The orange pulp of Chantane is quite dense and sweet with a barely noticeable core.
High yield will allow you to collect up to 9 kg per square meter. In addition, Shantane is resistant to cracking and can be stored for a long time.
The largest varieties
They stand out noticeably due to their large size. The length of their smallest root crop will be 20 cm, with a maximum of 30 cm. In addition, they are perfect for long-term storage.
Anastasia F1
The carrots of this mid-season popular hybrid are quite large with strong dark green tops. It has a cylindrical shape and a bright orange color. The length will not exceed 22 cm, and the weight will be 160 grams. They are all perfectly balanced in size, which allows them to be grown for sale. Anastasia F1 carrots have excellent taste characteristics. Its orange flesh is juicy and very sweet.
The yield of this hybrid will be about 6 kg per square meter. At the same time, it can be stored without loss of taste and commercial qualities for 8 months.
Dolyanka
The upright rosette of leaves of this popular variety hides the orange carrots. It has a conical shape with a convex top and a slightly pointed bottom. The length of Dolyanka will not exceed 28 cm and weighs up to 200 grams. The orange pulp has a large core and excellent taste.
Distinctive qualities are good plant immunity, absence of premature flowering and excellent preservation. Due to its late ripening, you will have to wait up to 150 days for a rich harvest. From one square meter you can harvest up to 8 kg of carrots.
Emperor
This late-ripening popular variety is one of the record holders for length and weight. The maximum weight will be 200 grams, and the length will be 30 cm.At the same time, they have an excellent presentation: all large, smooth and even. The surface and flesh of the Emperor are orange-red. Against the background of the dense pulp, a small core stands out a little. She has excellent taste. It is juicy and moderately sweet. In addition, it has a pleasant aroma. It is perfect for use in cooking and for processing into juice.
The Emperor does not produce a flower shoot in the first year of cultivation. In addition, it is resistant to stemming.
The carrot yield will be up to 5 kg per square meter. The harvest is perfectly stored and can even significantly improve its taste during storage. This is one of the varieties that can be successfully planted before winter.
The most productive varieties
These varieties not only have excellent taste characteristics, but also increased productivity. It is important to note that high yields can only be obtained if the necessary growing conditions are provided.
Vitamin 6
One of the best popular mid-season root vegetables. The orange carrots can be harvested after 110 days from germination. Vitamin 6 It has a semi-erect rosette of green leaves and a blunt, cylindrical root. The length of ripened carrots will be about 15 cm, and the weight will be 160 grams. The orange flesh of this carrot has a cross-sectional diameter of 5 cm. It has a small core and excellent taste. It is perfect for eating both fresh and for canning.
The yield of Vitamin 6 can reach up to 10 kg of carrots per square meter.
Canada F1
This mid-season hybrid has a powerful semi-spreading rosette of dark green leaves. It covers a smooth, semi-conical root with a blunt tip. Its length will not exceed 23 cm, and its weight will range from 120 to 160 grams. The rich orange surface of this carrot has orange flesh with a diameter of 5 cm. The small orange core practically does not stand out against its background. Canada F1 carrots are juicy and have a sweet taste. In addition, it is very rich in carotene – up to 21 mg.
On average, carrot yield will be 7 kg per square meter. But under favorable growing conditions it can reach up to 10 kg.
Flakke
Mid-season popular variety from Polish breeders. It is characterized by orange-red, cone-shaped fruits. Its length can reach 30 cm, but most often it is 25 cm, and its weight will not exceed 220 grams. Flakke has orange flesh with a small orange core. Its commercial qualities are quite high. In addition to being used for culinary purposes, it is also perfect for winter storage.
The carrot yield will be up to 10 kg per square meter.
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