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Carrots are widely distributed throughout the globe. It is grown in America, Australia and even Africa. This root vegetable is unique because it is used not only in cooking, but also in medicine and cosmetology. Carrots contain a wide range of useful substances: carotene, flavonoids, ascorbic and pantothenic acid, lycopene, B vitamins, essential oils and other elements. Such a useful root vegetable as carrots, of course, is also grown in domestic latitudes. There are more than 300 names of this root vegetable, among which you can choose suitable varieties of carrots for the North-West.
Variety of carrot varieties
Carrot varieties are presented by domestic and foreign breeding companies. At the same time, domestic varieties are characterized by higher taste qualities: such root vegetables have a high content of nutrients and excellent shelf life. The main emphasis of foreign breeders is aimed at achieving ideal external qualities of the root crop - correct shape, bright color, etc.
Each variety has certain agrotechnical characteristics, the main one being the ripening period. So, they distinguish:
- early ripening (ripen in 85-100 days);
- mid-ripening (ripen in 105-120 days);
- late ripening (ripen in more than 125 days).
As a rule, early ripening domestic varieties are distinguished by short root crops, which reduces the yield of the vegetable. Therefore, for commercial purposes, it is recommended to sow early-ripening foreign varieties of carrots, which are distinguished by long, even roots with an excellent appearance.
Varieties for North-West Russia
For cultivation in domestic latitudes, gardeners have a choice of more than 200 varieties of carrots. They all differ in appearance, taste of the root crop, and cultivation characteristics. Among all the diversity, we can highlight the best carrots, zoned for the North-West region, from foreign and domestic producers.
Domestic varieties
The most healthy and delicious, undoubtedly, are domestic varieties. Among them, the most popular are:
Alenka
Each “Alenka” vegetable weighs about 400 g. Its length is 14-16 cm, diameter is 4-6 cm. The shape of the root crop is conical, the color is orange. Its taste is excellent: the flesh is dense, aromatic, sweet. The variety can be used to prepare baby food.
The ripening period for carrots is early. Root crops ripen 90-100 days from the day the seed is sown. The variety is distinguished by its high yield of 10 kg/m2. Another advantage of this variety is its excellent shelf life, which allows the root crop to be stored throughout the winter.
Vitamin
The variety is characterized by the orange-red color of carrots. Each root crop is 15-20 cm long. Its average weight is 100-150 g. The variety is distinguished by its particularly high carotene content. The carrot pulp is tender and juicy. The shape of the vegetable is cylindrical, blunt-ended.
The variety ripens in 80-110 days. Its high yield reaches 10.5 kg/m2. The vegetable is used fresh and canned. The variety is characterized by good adaptability to storage.
Children's taste
Bright orange, juicy, crunchy carrots are truly loved by children because they have tender, sweet flesh. Carrots are up to 15 cm long, conical in shape.
Early ripening variety, its harvest ripens within 78 days from the day the seed is sown. The culture is characterized by high resistance to cold. You can sow the seeds of this carrot in April and May. The yield of root crops is low - up to 5 kg/m2.
Moscow winter
Orange carrots are a mid-season crop, since the fruits ripen in 67-98 days. The variety is characterized by a relatively equal length of root crops (about 16 cm). Moreover, the weight of carrots directly depends on compliance with the rules of growing the crop and can vary from 100 to 180 g. The shape of the vegetable is conical with a rounded tip.
The variety is thermophilic and requires a film cover when sowing early. Its yield is up to 7 kg/m2.
Nastena
Carrots of the “Nastena” variety are distinguished by excellent external and taste qualities.The length of the cylindrical root crop reaches 18 cm, its average weight is 100-120 g. The pulp of carrots is juicy, sweet, and orange in color. The peculiarity of this variety is its thin, small core. Used for preparing dietary and baby food.
Sowing seeds of this variety in the North-West must be done in mid-May. The root crop ripens in 80-100 days. Crop yield depends on growing conditions and can vary from 3 to 7 kg/m2.
First collection
A special feature of the “First Harvest” variety is its high sugar and carotene content. This gives carrots an original appearance and amazing taste. At the same time, the pulp of the root vegetable is juicy and especially tender. Its shape is conical, with a pointed end, and the color is bright orange.
The harvest ripening period is early: 90-100 days. Productivity of the variety is 7 kg/m2.
Slav
The “Slavyanka” variety combines excellent external qualities and excellent taste of the root crop. Carrots are high in carotene and sugar. Its shape is conical, thickened. The pulp is dense and juicy. The length of the root crop reaches 17 cm, weight varies from 100 to 250 g. The variety is resistant to cold and can be sown in April, and the harvest will ripen in 70-120 days.
Slavyanka carrots store well. One of the advantages of “Slavyanka” is its high yield - up to 9 kg/m2.
Lenochka
A variety of domestic selection, the fruits of which are distinguished by their excellent appearance: carrots are up to 16 cm long, have an even, cylindrical shape and a bright orange color. The weight of the vegetable is approximately 150 g. The core of the root vegetable is very thin.
The period from sowing the seed to harvesting is 80-85 days. The total yield is 5 kg/m2.
Dobrynya
The orange Dobrynya carrot is up to 20 cm long and weighs about 100 g. Its shape is conical and even. For full growth it needs loose soil and plenty of light. When sowing seeds, it is recommended to form rows at a distance of 20 cm.
For the North-West of the country, the recommended time for sowing crops is early May. The harvest matures in an average of 90-100 days. The total yield reaches 4 kg/m2.
Beauty maiden
One of the most popular varieties. The conical, thickened root crop is orange-red in color. Its length is up to 16 cm, average weight is no more than 150 g. The pulp is sweet and juicy. Due to its excellent taste, the root vegetable is widely used in the preparation of multivitamin juices.
For root crops to ripen, 105 days are required from the day of sowing. The crop yield is 4.3 kg/m2.
Granddaughter
Carrots “Granddaughter” have a special, round shape. The root vegetable is very sweet and is considered a favorite of children. The diameter of the original vegetable is 3-5 cm. This root vegetable weighs no more than 50 g. Its color is bright orange. You can see the “Granddaughter” variety in the photo below.
Carrots ripen in 80-90 days from the day of sowing.
Darling
The very name “Favorite” speaks of the numerous fans of this variety. Its popularity is ensured by the excellent appearance of carrots: its length is 16 cm, weight up to 160 g, cylindrical, smooth, and bright orange in color. At the same time, the vitamin composition of the root vegetable is superior to analogues of other varieties. The vegetable is used in cooking and canning. Gardeners noted the high adaptability of the variety for storage.
It is recommended to sow seeds of the “Lyubimaya” variety in mid-May. A distance of 18-20 cm should be maintained between the rows. With sufficient lighting, carrots will yield up to 7 kg/m2.
Mother in law F1
This hybrid has absorbed the best qualities of its parent varieties. It has an excellent delicate, sweet taste. It is particularly juicy. At the same time, its external qualities are excellent: the length of the root crop is up to 11 cm, weight is about 200 g. Inside the carrots you can see dark orange pulp and a thin core.
The culture is an early one, its fruits ripen in 80-90 days. A distinctive feature of the hybrid can also be considered high yield up to 10 kg/m2.
Uralochka
If you decide to sow early-ripening, high-yielding carrots, you should pay attention to the Uralochka variety. This root crop ripens in no more than 70 days. Harvest volume exceeds 10 kg/m2. You can sow seeds as early as April, since the crop is resistant to cold weather.
Red-orange carrots are very sweet and juicy. Used for preparing baby food, fresh salads, culinary dishes and storage. The length of the root crop reaches 20 cm, weight does not exceed 150 g.
The given domestic varieties are the most common and adapted to the conditions of the North-Western regions of Russia. They have an early period of ripening, resistance to diseases, lack of light and cold.
Carrots of foreign selection
Below are the most successful varieties and hybrids of carrots obtained by foreign breeders. They are well suited for the domestic climate of the northern regions. The taste qualities of the proposed varieties are also excellent.
Amsterdam
The variety is a representative of the Polish selection. "Amsterdam" carrots have a rich orange color. Its length is about 20 cm, weight is approximately 150 g. The pulp of the root vegetable is tender, very juicy, suitable for making baby food.
The variety is early ripening, its fruits ripen in 70-90 days from the day of sowing the seed. Its yield is 7 kg/m2.
Bangor F1
The birthplace of the Bangor F1 hybrid is Holland. The first generation hybrid combines excellent external and taste qualities. Each root crop does not exceed 16 cm in length. Depending on the growing conditions, its weight can vary from 100 to 400 g. The root crop is suitable for long-term storage.
For ripening carrots at least 110 days are required. Its total yield is 6.7 kg/m2.
Parmex F1
The Dutch hybrid is the prototype of the domestic variety “Vnuchka”. It has a high content of sugar and dry matter. Round, orange carrots weigh no more than 50 g. Their diameter is 3-4 cm.
When sowing Parmex seeds, it is recommended to maintain intervals between rows of at least 30 cm. The ripening period of the root crop is 100 days.
Espredo F1
Bright orange hybrid. The length of the Espredo root crop reaches 20 cm, weight up to 200 g. The shape of the carrot is elongated and cylindrical. Sowing seeds is recommended in March. 120 days after this, harvesting can be done. The total vegetable yield reaches 9 kg/m2.
Touchon
The representative of the European selection is an increased source of carotene. In the general microelement composition, there are more than 11% of this substance. Juicy, sweet carrots weigh about 200 g.Its length does not exceed 18 cm. The shape of the root crop is cylindrical, the color is bright orange. The variety is good for fresh consumption and processing.
Resistance to cold, allows you to sow seeds in April. The ripening period is 80-90 days. Root crop yield is low - up to 4 kg/m2.
Royal Forto
Royal Forto seeds should be sown immediately after the snow melts, with the onset of the first warm weather. This is due to the fact that with high resistance to cold, the crop has a long period of fruit ripening (120-130 days).
Length Dutch carrots is 18-21 cm, its weight is up to 120 g. The core of the root crop is thin, bright orange. Carrots are great for fresh consumption and storage. Its total yield is up to 5 kg/m2.
Conclusion
It is worth noting that in addition to choosing a variety, it is important to pay attention to the growing conditions of the crop, since the root crop is demanding of sunlight and loose fertile soil. Sandy loam is ideal for cultivating carrots. Other growing rules can be found in the video:
Carrots are a natural source of vitamins and beneficial microelements that are available to humans all year round. IN storing carrots, as in the growing process, there are no special tricks, so every gardener will be able to stock up on a storehouse of vitamins grown in their own garden for the benefit of health and longevity.
