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Chantane carrots have been popular among vegetable growers for more than 70 years. The crop is grown in open ground throughout Russia. Root vegetables are characterized by high nutritional value, are transportable, and can be stored for a long time. Vegetables are universal in use. The variety became the progenitor of many varieties of Russian, Dutch, and Japanese selection.
History of appearance
The Chantanay carrot was created by French breeders at the beginning of the 20th century; later it formed the basis as a standard variety for numerous varieties. The latter are united by common characteristics, appearance and taste. The culture is named after a city located in northern France. Carrots were brought to Russia in 1943. After two years of experimental cultivation, the variety was included in the State Register as Shantane 2461.
Description of the carrot variety Shantane with photo
The plant has been cultivated for many years in farmers' fields and personal plots. The characteristics of carrots are time-tested.Shantane is considered the most popular and sought-after variety among vegetable growers in all regions of Russia.
The plant is cold-resistant, with standard agricultural technology. The vegetation is stable, the fruits do not deform in hard soil. This varietal representative of the crop provides complete planting material suitable for further propagation.
Description of Shantane carrots:
- The shape of the root crop is cylindrical, with a rounded blunt end.
- The surface is slightly wavy, monochromatic, bright orange.
- When cut, the thickness of the bark is twice that of the core, the color of the parts is the same, these are factors that determine the high quality of the variety.
- All Shantane fruits in one area are leveled, there are no illiquid carrots, on average the diameter is 6 cm, length is 12-15 cm, weight is 100-150 g. Weight and size depend on the density of the planting. The more free space, the larger the root crop.
- The structure of carrots is dense, juicy, without hard fibers, and resistant to cracking.
Shantane's taste is sweet. Carrots are universally used; they are consumed fresh, made into purees, juices, and added to preservatives and culinary dishes.
Characteristics of Shantane carrots
The stress-resistant variety does not respond to changes in day and night temperatures at the beginning of the season and is suitable for spring and late autumn planting. During germination, carrots calmly respond to -4 0C, full vegetation is possible at +3 0C.
Shantane is not demanding on soil composition, soil density, or watering
To accumulate a sufficient concentration of sugars and form a standard mass, a large amount of ultraviolet radiation is required.Carrots do not tolerate shade or areas with stagnant water, but otherwise are completely unpretentious in care. Shantane is grown as an annual crop, but several specimens can be left to obtain seeds.
Maturation period
Shantane is classified as a mid-late variety. Root crops ripen in September or early October. Biological ripeness is reached in 90-110 days. Everything depends on weather conditions. In the South, the collection will be earlier than, for example, in Siberia. You cannot leave fruits in the garden for a long time; bitterness appears in the taste and shelf life is reduced. Therefore, from the moment of seed germination, 15 weeks are counted and the crop is harvested from the site.
Chantane carrot yield
The fruiting rate of the variety is always stable, the yield of marketable products is 98%. Deformed and forked roots are rare. If the area is correctly selected, collection from 1 m2 is 5-6 kg, in farm fields 410 c per hectare. Taking into account the fact that the length of carrots is medium in size, Shantane is classified as a high-yielding variety.
Resistance to diseases and pests
The plant has good resistance to infections and parasitic insects. With sufficient lighting and compliance with agricultural practices, Shantane grows without problems and does not suffer from botrythiosis, phomosis, cercospora blight, or sclerotinia.
If the season is rainy and cold, carrots may suffer from Alternaria blight.
Shantan is not parasitized by the main crop pests: aphids, flea beetles. Damage to fruits by carrot fly is possible.
Growing regions
Carrots are zoned in Western Siberia.Due to its cold resistance and low watering requirements, Shantane is recommended for cultivation in the following regions:
- Northern and Northwestern;
- Central, Central Black Earth;
- Middle Volga, Volga-Vyatka;
- Ural;
- Far Eastern.
The crop also showed good fruiting results in the North Caucasus.
Advantages and disadvantages
Vegetable growers value Chantane carrots for their pleasant taste and versatility of the fruit. The unpretentiousness of the crop also affects the choice of seeds for planting.
The variety is suitable for mechanized harvesting and can be grown on a production scale
Benefits of Shantane carrots:
- cold resistance;
- consistently high productivity;
- ease of care;
- transportability;
- long-term storage (6-7 months);
- leveled root vegetables;
- optimal percentage of marketable products;
- strong immunity;
- versatility of use;
- high nutritional value and pleasant taste;
- fruits are not prone to cracking and splitting.
Features of planting and care
It is recommended to disinfect carrot seeds obtained independently in a manganese solution before placing them in the soil. This measure is not relevant for purchased material. Shantane is sown after the soil has warmed to +3 0C. The time depends on the climate in the region. Autumn sowing is possible only in the South. Chantane is planted a week before the first frost.
Work algorithm:
- Complex mineral fertilizer and organic matter are applied to the dug area.
- The surface of the bed is leveled and furrows 1.5-2 cm deep are made.
- Lay out the carrot seeds and water them with Energen solution and cover them.
The distance between the rows is 15-20 cm, this is enough for Shantane
Growing carrots:
- For the first two weeks, the soil is moistened abundantly with warm water. When the seeds germinate, reduce watering based on the condition of the soil. Do not allow dry seals to form and water to stagnate.
- Periodically loosen the rows and remove weeds with roots.
- When the foliage reaches 5 cm, the planting is thinned out, maintaining an interval of 6 cm between plants.
- Feed at the beginning of growth with a nitrogen-containing product. In the second half of May they use “Bud”, in July “Effecton-O”.
Fresh organic matter is not used, since growth will be redirected to the formation of tops by reducing the mass of root crops.
Pest and disease control
Shantane is not recommended to be planted in one area for more than three years. If crop rotation is not observed, with constant stagnation of water and violation of the rules of care, the crop may develop Alternaria.
Black rot causes particular harm to root crops; infected carrots cannot be stored or eaten
To prevent the development of the disease, the foliage is treated with “Home” in May. If black areas appear on the stems, after three weeks they are sprayed with Alirin-B. In the second half of July, “Barrier” is scattered near the carrots.
The carrot fly parasitizes Shantan. The larvae gnaw tunnels in the root crop, the areas turn black and begin to rot. It is recommended not to sow carrots too thickly, because during thinning, the fly reacts to the smell and lays eggs on the carrot bed. You can plant garlic or mustard near the crop; they will scare away adult individuals.
Damaged carrots have an unpleasant odor; it is better to discard them and throw them away.
The parasitic insect is eliminated by treating with Iskra DE (in the second half of May), after 20 days the procedure is repeated with Inta-Virom.
Harvesting and storage
Harvest carrots from the garden in good weather. The soil needs to be dry or slightly moist.
Cleaning algorithm:
- They dig up the roots and pull them out, holding on to the leaves.
- Remove remaining soil by hand; mechanical impact must not be allowed.
- To avoid damaging the carrots, cut off the tops, leaving about 1 cm.
- Sorted and removed from the area to dry in a well-ventilated place.
Store Shantane in a dark room at a temperature of +20-4 0C and humidity 90-95%.
Carrots are placed in boxes in layers so that the roots do not touch and sprinkled with dry sand
Conclusion
Chantane carrot is one of the popular varieties of crops, which has become a variety for creating hybrid forms with similar characteristics and cultivation requirements. The cold-resistant plant is suitable for cultivation on an industrial scale and on personal plots in almost all regions of Russia.
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