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Everyone loves carrots. Not only to eat, but also to grow. This biennial plant is considered a highly profitable vegetable crop. Good productivity allows you to grow root crops for freshly harvested consumption, freezing, processing, preparation, canning and storage. Many varieties do not lose their nutritional value and taste until early spring. In recent years, gardeners have given preference to carrot seeds of Dutch selection.
Dutch breeders are considered one of the best producers of vegetable crops. Seeds of well-known brands are distinguished by their versatility, fast and high-quality germination, and vegetables:
- high productivity;
- disease resistance;
- excellent taste;
- high quality trade dress.
Carrot varieties from Holland stand out among domestic seeds precisely because of their attractive appearance and juiciness. Carrots are grown in three types - early ripening, medium ripening and late. In addition, each type differs in:
- Shape and length of root crops.
- Yield levels.
- Content of vitamins, sugars and carotene.
In recent years, they have become especially popular hybrids or hybrid seeds.These are species obtained by controlled crossing of two selected varieties. They are selected according to certain indicators that the hybrid must have. Main characteristics of hybrid carrot seeds:
- high percentage of germination;
- genetic similarity;
- unusual shape and color of the fruit;
- high shelf life and excellent presentation.
Hybrid seeds are bred to fully satisfy the needs of gardeners. In this case, all the requirements that apply to a particular culture are taken into account. For carrots, the germination percentage is very important, because usually the seeds sit in the ground for a long time. Also shelf life. Fresh root vegetables are extremely in demand in winter to replenish the supply of vitamins and carotene for the body.
Agronomists believe that half of the harvest directly depends on the quality of the seeds. Dutch carrot seeds are considered the most productive and sustainable. The quality of the crop is not affected by weather conditions, the crop is almost not damaged by pests and tolerates drought or low temperatures without loss. The best Dutch manufacturers are considered to be companies such as Syngenta, Monsanto, and Nunems. But even the most proven varieties of carrots from Holland need to be sown in prepared soil, watered and loosened, and the growth of the plants observed. To decide on the choice of variety for your site, you should familiarize yourself with the list of main names of Dutch carrots.
Early varieties
"The Bureau"
Super early Dutch carrots. The variety has gained popularity for:
lack of core;
- harmonious appearance of root vegetables;
- excellent taste;
- plant resistance to bolting.
The first harvest is harvested 60 days after germination. This is the so-called bunch carrot; to obtain it, the seeds are sown as early as March.Depending on the sowing time, the harvest is obtained from May to October. The variety is suitable for winter sowing (October–November). Root crops are completely immersed in the soil, have a flat, smooth surface, reach a length of up to 20 cm and a weight of 250 g. The color is intense orange. The characteristics of the variety include disease resistance, high stable yield, and storage ability (up to 4 months). Seeds are sown to a depth of no more than 2.5 cm in grooves about 5 cm wide. The variety is demanding on proper watering. It needs regularity and moderation. Designed for greenhouses and open ground.
"Red Core"
Another early variety. Belongs to the Shantane type. The maturity of root crops occurs 70-85 days after the appearance of full shoots. Carrots with intense orange color and juicy flesh. The shape of the root crops is conical, small in size (up to 15 cm). The tops of the plant are powerful and healthy. Recommended for early production and storage. In order for root crops to withstand the winter well, winter sowing should be carried out. For early harvesting - spring. Advantages of the variety:
- high-yielding;
- high-quality presentation;
- excellent taste characteristics;
- resistance to bolting and diseases;
- does not accumulate nitrates with proper application of fertilizers.
Used fresh and for processing.
Medium varieties of Holland
"Campo"
Mid-season varietal carrots from Dutch producers. Ripening period is 100-110 days. The roots are smooth, cylindrical, very attractive. They grow up to 20 cm in length and weigh 100-150 g. The pulp is orange with excellent taste and a high degree of juiciness. The variety is valued for:
- suitability for freezing and processing;
- resistance to shooting;
- possibility of mechanical cleaning;
- high stable yield;
- good keeping quality.
The taste is excellent, the variety is suitable for dietary nutrition.
"Romos"
One of the highest-yielding medium varieties. Harvesting is carried out 120 days after emergence. The root vegetables are smooth and large with a pointed tip, reach a length of 23 cm and gain weight up to 250 g. Carrots are easily pulled out of the soil, which reduces the possibility of damage. The core and flesh are the same bright orange color. Peculiarities:
- resistance to cracking and breaking of fruits;
- stores well (up to 8 months);
- productivity is maintained on all types of soil (up to 6.5 kg/sq.m).
Sowing of seeds is carried out from the end of April without soaking. All seeds are processed by the manufacturer. Planting depth is no more than 2 cm. Suitable for winter sowing, which is carried out from the end of October. Seedlings must be thinned and weeded. The variety does not tolerate stagnant water, so it requires loosening and normal watering. For long-term storage, it is necessary to observe the temperature and humidity conditions in the room.
Middle and late "Dutch"
"Karini"
An excellent variety that retains its taste and commercial qualities for a long time. Valued for its high percentage of carotene content, pleasant taste, and unpretentiousness to growing conditions. Technical ripeness occurs 115–130 days after emergence. The weight of root vegetables ranges from 100 to 160 g, the average length is 15 cm. Suitable for fresh use, canning, freezing and processing. The pulp is rich orange. Productivity reaches 3.8 kg per 1 sq. m of planting area.
"Vita Longa"
A well-known mid-late, high-yielding variety loved by many gardeners. "Vita Longa" is known for its keeping quality, preservation of taste and nutritional qualities during storage. Grows well on any soil without fear of reduced yield. Proper feeding helps increase the number of root crops. The variety has good resistance to diseases and pests, which makes it very beneficial when grown in small areas.
Root crops do not crack and retain their presentation for a long time. Excellent taste, high percentage of carotene content, juicy pulp make the variety very widespread. The length of the fruit is 25-30 cm, weight 250 g. Technical maturity occurs 115 days after germination. The harvest is harvested from mid-July to October, depending on the sowing time. Seeds are sown according to a pattern of 20x4 cm, planting depth is 2 cm. The yield of the variety is up to 7 kg per 1 sq.m.
Hybrids of Dutch selection
Among Dutch carrots, hybrids are highly valued. This is due to the set of qualities that root vegetables possess. There are a lot of popular types, so hybrid varieties of carrots have their own catalogs and detailed descriptions.
"Laguna F1"
An early ripening hybrid with cylindrical root crops. Variety Nantes. Technical ripeness occurs after 80 days. The pulp is rich orange in color with a very small core. The fruits are 18-20 cm long and cylindrical in shape. The average weight of one carrot is 135 g. Seeds are sown according to a 15x4 cm pattern with a seed depth of up to 2 cm. Loves loose sandy soil with good lighting. Advantages of the variety:
- disease resistance;
- excellent taste;
- suitability for baby and dietary nutrition;
- good yield (6.8 kg per 1 sq. m).
Designed for growing in open ground. Used fresh.
"Bangor F1"
Mid-season high-yielding hybrid (Berlicum variety). The harvest is harvested 110 days after full germination. It is considered the most productive. The root vegetables are heavy (up to 400 g), long (22 cm) with a blunt tip. They have excellent taste and pleasant color.
Carrots are distinguished by a high percentage of carotene, suitability for mechanical harvesting and long-term storage. Suitable for fresh consumption, freezing, processing and canning. The hybrid is very resistant to diseases, blooming, cracking and brittleness. The peculiarity of the variety is that before sowing, be sure to moisten the soil well and not thicken the plants. Demanding about loosening, watering and nutrition. It is considered a universal hybrid for regions with warm climates.
"Koltan F1"
One of the new late-ripening hybrids (up to 140 days). Belongs to the Flacian-Nantes type. Intended for fresh use and processing, well stored. The root crops are smooth, heavy (up to 200 g) and long (22 cm). The shape of root crops depends on the density of sowing. With low density they have a conical shape, with high density they have a cylindrical shape. Hybrid features:
- excellent resistance to Alternaria and downy mildew;
- good keeping quality (up to 7 months);
- high percentage of carotene content;
- possibility of mechanized cleaning;
- stable fruiting on all types of soil.
Recommendations for cultivation - sowing is carried out on the ridges.
Conclusion
Carrots of Dutch selection give an excellent harvest if the cultivation technology is followed.This is especially important in large areas and on farms. All varieties correspond exactly to the description, have excellent taste and presentation. Growing carrots of Dutch varieties is quite easy even for novice gardeners.
