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Today, no one is surprised by the variety of varieties of certain vegetables. Carrots are orange purple, red, white and, of course, yellow. Let's talk about the latter in more detail, about what it is famous for and how it differs from root vegetables of other colors.
brief information
Yellow carrots were not specifically bred as a variety or type; they are found in the wild and have been known for a very long time. The color of the root crop is affected by the presence and concentration of coloring pigment in it. For carrots it is:
- carotene;
- xanthophyll (this is what is found in yellow carrots);
- anthocyanin.
The birthplace of this culture is Central Asia. If we talk about statistics all over the world, it is impossible not to note that yellow root vegetables are the most in demand and popular. We use them little, since cylindrical orange carrots are common. It is very difficult to find yellow carrots for sale here, however, they have very useful qualities:
- yellow root vegetables contain the beneficial substance lutein, which has a beneficial effect on vision;
- varieties of such carrots are perfect for frying, as they contain little water;
- it is also distinguished by high productivity;
- The fruits are quite sweet.
The video below shows the cultivation of yellow carrots of Uzbek selection.
Description of varieties
Below we present for your reference several varieties of yellow carrots, which can also be found here in Russia.
"Mirzoi 304"
This variety was bred in Tashkent in 1946 and is still successfully grown both in beds and in fields on an industrial scale. The ripening period is medium early and does not exceed 115 days. Although recommended for cultivation in Central Asia, the seeds can also be grown in Russia (as can be seen in the video above). The yield is 2.5-6 kilograms per square meter; the root crop itself is wide-cylindrical in shape with a blunt tip. Universal use.
"Yellowstone"
This hybrid is perfect for various regions of Russia, since it is resistant to a large number of diseases. The shape of the root crops is fusiform (that is, similar to a spindle), the color is rich yellow, they are thin and quite long (reach 23 centimeters). The yellow carrots of this hybrid are early ripening and produce a rich harvest, despite some suboptimal conditions for the crop. The only requirement is the presence of loose soils rich in oxygen.
"Solar Yellow"
An imported hybrid of this crop, the name translates as “yellow sun”. These root vegetables are also brightly colored, good for frying and processing, and have a spindle shape. They can reach 19 centimeters in length. It is demanding on soil looseness, lighting, and air temperature from 16 to 25 degrees, which are optimal conditions. The fruits are tasty, juicy and crispy. Children will be delighted with them. Ripening is 90 days, which allows us to classify this variety as an early variety.
Conclusion
Some gardeners believe that unusual varieties contain GMOs and are something unusual. This is wrong. In the countries of the East and the Mediterranean, yellow carrots are highly valued for their taste and are successfully grown.
