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Moscow winter carrot A 515 is an excellent option for sowing crops in late autumn. Gardeners who plant the vegetable before the onset of frost next spring will be able to try it two weeks earlier than usual. This variety has proven itself to be proven and consistently provides a decent harvest.
History of selection
Ukrainian breeder S.P. Agapov worked on the creation of carrots. The Moscow winter variety A 515 has become widespread in Russia and Moldova. Its cultivation is possible in any area provided the necessary conditions are provided to the plant.
Description of carrot variety Moscow Winter A 515
The vegetable has an elongated, cone-shaped shape, with a wide base and a blunt end. On average, each specimen grows 16-18 cm in length. The weight of the root crop can reach 120-170 g. The diameter at the base is 5 cm. The color of Moscow winter carrots A 515 is bright orange. Ripe root vegetables may have a reddish tint on the skin.The pulp is orange, uniform in consistency, very juicy. On the outside of the skin there are several lateral roots and small eyes.
The taste of the Moscow winter carrot pulp A 515 is very sweet, without bitterness, of high commercial quality
Characteristics of Moscow winter carrots A 515
Most gardeners give preference to this variety precisely because of its characteristics. A good harvest guarantees studying the characteristics of the plant.
Maturation period
Moscow winter carrots A 515 are ready for consumption 65-100 days after germination. Depending on the time of planting and the region, this period may vary.
Productivity
The variety is high-yielding. From 1 m2 you can collect up to 7 kg of vegetables. On average, gardeners receive up to 30 tons of carrots from 1 hectare.
The maximum registered yield of the variety is 100 tons of vegetables per 1 hectare
Resistance to diseases and pests
If you follow the rules of crop rotation, disinfect planting material and adhere to the principles of agricultural technology, then Moscow winter carrots A 515 will delight you with strong immunity. Most harmful insects and microorganisms are not dangerous to the culture.
Landing regions
You can grow carrots in the Northwestern, Central Black Earth, Volgo-Vyatka regions, and the Middle Volga region.
Most often, the variety is cultivated in places with a cold climate: Siberia, Leningrad region. It is also popular in the Urals and Moscow region.
Advantages and disadvantages
Among the advantages, the keeping quality of the vegetable stands out. This figure is 98%.
Advantages of the variety:
- strong immunity;
- decent yield indicators;
- the possibility of sowing carrots in spring and autumn;
- resistance to flowering and bolting.
The main disadvantage of the crop is its poor tolerance to drought.
Unlike other varieties, Moscow winter carrots A 515 have a longer germination period
Growing Tips
If you plan to plant seeds before winter, then the procedure is carried out at the end of October, when the air temperature drops to +5 °C. It is recommended to build the bed in a well-lit place with fertile soil. Spring sowing is carried out in April.
An important stage of work is the disinfection of the material. First, any damaged samples must be discarded. Soak the selected seeds in water for 1.5-2 hours, then select for planting only the specimens that have settled to the bottom of the container. The final stage of processing is disinfection of the material in a manganese solution.
The vegetable prefers soil that is permeable, fertile, neutral in composition or loamy.
Work algorithm:
- Form a bed with grooves 2 cm deep, maintaining a distance between them of 19-20 cm.
- Sprinkle the soil with warm water.
- Place the seeds along the grooves every 2-3 cm.
- Cover the material with soil, do not compact it.
Beds for carrots should be without slopes so that the seeds are not washed away when the snow melts
The seedlings need to be watered every day in the morning. After this, it is enough to moisten the bed once a week. As the root crop develops, the volume of water should be increased so that the soil is saturated to a depth of 25 cm.
Thinning is a mandatory stage of care, which consists of removing weak shoots, keeping a distance of 2 cm between plants
To obtain large carrots, you should not neglect feeding. The first time you need to fertilize the soil after two pairs of leaves appear on the plant. The use of nitrogen preparations is required. Watering should be done at the rate of 10 g of substance per 10 liters of water.
After three weeks, it is time for the second feeding. The soil needs to be enriched with phosphorus and potassium. To do this, dissolve 15-20 g of each substance in 10 liters of water. The optimal time for the procedure is the end of June.
Three weeks later, in July, carrots require a third feeding. To do this, dissolve 2-3 g of potassium permanganate and boric acid in 10 liters of water.
Pest and disease control
Not a single plant has absolute immunity, so this vegetable can suffer from microorganisms and pests.
With Phoma, the tops are first covered with a gray-brown coating, which gradually spreads throughout the entire root crop. Without treatment, the crop will die. To get rid of the disease, you need to treat Moscow winter carrots A 515 with Bordeaux mixture.
Vegetables damaged by Phoma are unsuitable for consumption.
Alternaria blight is often transmitted through contaminated seeds or soil. It can be identified by the blackening of leaves and stems, and then of root crops. To combat Alternaria at the initial stages, you can treat beds with Moscow winter carrots A 515 with Rovral.
Crops damaged by rot cannot be stored.
During the growing season, there is a risk of losing the harvest from bacteriosis. You can suspect it by the yellowing of the lower leaves. Gradually the stems turn brown, and brown spots appear on the root crops.No effective treatment measures have been developed.
Prevention of bacteriosis is the treatment of carrot seedlings with HOM
Pests can cause severe damage to crops. The carrot fly, burrowing into the soil, damages the root crop. If measures are not taken, the pest will gnaw tunnels in the pulp of the Moscow Winter A 515 variety, which will slow down the growth of the crop.
Insecticides Aktara or Decis are effective against carrot flies
The psyllid causes harm by literally drying out the plant by drinking the juice from it. This slows down the growth of the root crop. Vegetables become dry and hard.
Remedies such as Intavir or Actellik are effective against psyllids.
Harvesting and storage
Moscow winter carrots A 515 are ready for harvest when their color changes to red-orange. Most often this period falls in the middle or end of September. The lower leaves on the tops should turn yellow.
Harvesting should be done in dry weather. Carrots must be harvested manually by pulling them by the tops. Greens need to be trimmed and vegetables sorted.
To dry, carrots should be laid out in a dry room for 5-6 days. After the time has passed, the vegetable must be moved to a prepared container to be stored in the basement.
During the winter season, the harvested crop should be inspected regularly. Damaged specimens should be eaten first, otherwise they will quickly rot. It is recommended to sprinkle the vegetable with sand for better preservation.
Conclusion
Moscow winter carrot A 515 is one of the representatives of mid-season varieties. The advantage of the root vegetable is its taste, shelf life, and ability to be transported over long distances.
