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Choice carrot varieties determine the climatic characteristics of the region and the personal preferences of the gardener. Yield varieties of carrots of domestic and foreign selection have a lot of differences in taste, shelf life, usefulness and presentation.
Early ripening varieties of carrots
Early ripening varieties of vegetables are ready for harvesting 80–100 days after germination. Some varieties ripen 3 weeks earlier.
Laguna F1 extra early
Hybrid carrot variety of Dutch selection. The Nantes carrot variety is distinguished by the uniformity of root crops in shape, weight and size. The yield of commercial root crops is 90%. Recommended for cultivation in Moldova, Ukraine, and most of the territory of Russia. It produces stable yields on fertilized sandy loam soils, loose loams, and black soil. Prefers deep tillage.
| Start of selective harvesting after germination | 60–65 days |
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| The onset of technical ripeness | 80–85 days |
| Root weight | 50–160 g |
| Length | 17–20 cm |
| Productivity of the variety | 4.6–6.7 kg/m2 |
| Purpose of processing | Baby and diet food |
| Predecessors | Tomatoes, cabbage, legumes, cucumbers |
| Seeding density | 4x15 cm |
| Features of cultivation | Pre-winter sowing |
Touchon
An early ripening variety of carrots, Tushon, is cultivated in open ground. Orange root vegetables are thin, smooth, With small eyes. Grown mainly in the southern regions, sown from March to April. Harvesting takes place from June to August.
| The onset of technical ripeness | 70–90 days from germination |
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| Root length | 17–20 cm |
| Weight | 80–150 g |
| Productivity of the variety | 3.6–5 kg/m2 |
| Carotene content | 12–13 mg |
| Sugar content | 5,5 – 8,3% |
| Keeping quality | If sowed late, it can be stored for a long time |
| Predecessors | Tomatoes, legumes, cabbage, onions |
| Seeding density | 4x20 cm |
Amsterdam
The carrot variety was bred by Polish breeders. The cylindrical root crop does not protrude from the soil and is brightly colored. The pulp is tender, rich in juice. It is preferable to cultivate on loose fertile humus-rich chernozems, sandy loams and loams with deep tillage and good lighting.
| Achieving technical ripeness from seedlings | 70–90 days |
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| Root weight | 50–165 g |
| Fruit length | 13–20 cm |
| Productivity of the variety | 4.6–7 kg/m2 |
| Purpose | Juices, baby and diet food, fresh consumption |
| Useful qualities | Resistance to discoloration, cracking |
| Growing zones | Up to and including the northern regions |
| Predecessors | Tomatoes, legumes, cabbage, onions, cucumbers |
| Seeding density | 4x20 cm |
| Transportability and keeping quality | Satisfactory |
Mid-early carrot varieties
Alenka
A mid-early ripening variety of carrots for open ground is suitable for cultivation in the southern regions and in the harsh climatic conditions of Siberia and the Far East. A conical, blunt-nosed large root crop, weighing up to 0.5 kg, with a diameter of up to 6 cm, and a length of up to 16 cm. It is characterized by high productivity. The vegetable is demanding on fertility, soil aeration, and compliance with the watering regime.
| The onset of technical ripeness from seedlings | 80–100 days |
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| Root weight | 300–500 g |
| Length | 14–16 cm |
| Diameter of the upper part of the fruit | 4–6 cm |
| Productivity | 8–12 kg/m2 |
| Seeding density | 4x15 cm |
| Predecessors | Tomatoes, legumes, cabbage, onions, cucumbers |
| Purpose of processing | Children's, dietary food |
| Keeping quality | Root vegetable with long shelf life |
Nantes
A vegetable with a flat, smooth surface, expressed by the cylindricity of the root crop. The storage period is long, does not mold or rot, coating prolongs the shelf life of the fruit. Presentation, hardness, juiciness, taste are not lost. The variety is recommended for processing for baby food.
| Root length | 14–17 cm |
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| Period of fruit ripening from shoots | 80–100 days |
| Weight | 90–160 g |
| Head diameter | 2–3 cm |
| Carotene content | 14–19 mg |
| Sugar content | 7–8,5% |
| Productivity | 3–7 kg/m2 |
| Keeping quality | Root vegetable with long shelf life |
| Predecessors | Tomatoes, legumes, cabbage, onions, cucumbers |
| Keeping quality | High safety |
It rises together. It produces stable harvests on deeply dug, light, fertilized beds. Adapted for widespread cultivation, including risky farming zones in the north of the Russian Federation.
Mid-season carrot varieties
Karotel
Karotel carrots are a well-known mid-season variety with stable yields and rich taste.The blunt, conical root crop is completely immersed in the soil. The high content of carotene and sugars makes the variety dietary.
| Root weight | 80–160 g |
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| Fruit length | 9–15 cm |
| Period of fruit ripening from shoots | 100–110 days |
| Carotene content | 10–13% |
| Sugar content | 6–8% |
| The variety is resistant | To floweriness, bolting |
| Purpose of the variety | Baby food, dietary food, processing |
| Cultivation zones | everywhere |
| Predecessors | Tomatoes, legumes, cabbage, onions, cucumbers |
| Planting Density | 4x20 cm |
| Productivity | 5.6–7.8 kg/m2 |
| Keeping quality | Until the new harvest with coating |
Abaco
Dutch hybrid mid-season Abaco carrot variety zoned in the Central Black Earth region, Siberia. The leaves are dark, finely dissected. The blunt-nosed, medium-sized, conical fruits of a dark orange color belong to the Shantenay Kuroda variety.
| Growing season from germination to harvest | 100–110 days |
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| Root weight | 105–220 g |
| Fruit length | 18–20 cm |
| Crop yield | 4.6–11 kg/m2 |
| Carotene content | 15–18,6% |
| Sugar content | 5,2–8,4% |
| Dry matter content | 9,4–12,4% |
| Purpose | Long-term storage, preservation |
| Predecessors | Tomatoes, legumes, cabbage, onions, cucumbers |
| Planting Density | 4x20 cm |
| Sustainability | To cracking, bolting, diseases |
Vitamin 6
Mid-season variety carrots Vitamin 6 bred in 1969 by the Research Institute of Vegetable Farming based on the selection of varieties Amsterdam, Nantes, Touchon. Blunt-pointed roots present a regular cone. The distribution area of the variety does not include only the North Caucasus.
| Growing season from germination to harvest | 93–120 days |
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| Root length | 15–20 cm |
| Diameter | Up to 5 cm |
| Productivity of the variety | 4–10.4 kg/m2 |
| Root weight | 60–160 g |
| Predecessors | Tomatoes, legumes, cabbage, onions, cucumbers |
| Planting Density | 4x20 cm |
| Flaws | The root crop is prone to cracking |
Losinoostrovskaya 13
Mid-season carrot variety Losinoostrovskaya 13 bred by the Research Institute of Vegetable Farming in 1964 by crossing the varieties Amsterdam, Tushon, Nantes 4, Nantes 14. Cylindrical root crops occasionally protrude up to 4 cm above the soil surface. The norm is a root crop immersed in the ground.
| Achieving technical ripeness from seedlings | 95–120 days |
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| Productivity of the variety | 5.5–10.3 kg/m2 |
| Fruit weight | 70–155 g |
| Length | 15–18 cm |
| Diameter | Up to 4.5 cm |
| Recommended predecessors | Tomatoes, legumes, cabbage, onions, cucumbers |
| Planting Density | 25x5/30x6 cm |
| Keeping quality | Long shelf life |
| Flaws | Tendency to fruit cracking |
Late varieties of carrots
Late varieties of carrots are mainly intended for long-term storage in addition to processing. The harvest period varies from July to October, depending on the length of fine days in different regions. Storing for long-term storage involves spring sowing without vernalization of the seeds.
Red Giant (Rote Riesen)
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A late carrot variety of German selection with a growing season of up to 140 days with a traditional conical shape. The root crop is orange-red in color, up to 27 cm long, with a fruit weight of up to 100 g. It likes intensive watering.
| Achieving technical ripeness from seedlings | 110–130 days (up to 150 days) |
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| Carotene content | 10% |
| Root weight | 90–100 g |
| Fruit length | 22–25 cm |
| Planting Density | 4x20 cm |
| Growing areas | Everywhere |
| Predecessors | Tomatoes, legumes, cabbage, onions, cucumbers |
| Purpose | Processing, juices |
Boltex
The mid-late ripening root crop Boltex was bred by French breeders. Hybridity has improved the variety. Suitable for growing in open ground and greenhouses.Fruit ripening period is up to 130 days. For late carrots, the yield is high. Root vegetables weighing up to 350 g and a length of 15 cm look like giants.
| Achieving technical ripeness from seedlings | 100–125 days |
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| Root length | 10–16 cm |
| Fetal weight | 200–350 g |
| Productivity | 5–8 kg/m2 |
| Carotene content | 8–10% |
| Variety resistance | Bolting, flowering |
| Planting Density | 4x20 |
| Growing areas | Everywhere |
| Predecessors | Tomatoes, legumes, cabbage, onions, cucumbers |
| Features of cultivation | Open ground, greenhouse |
| Sugar content | Low |
| Keeping quality | good |
Carrot varieties of Western European selection are strikingly different from domestic ones, it is worth taking this into account. Presentation is good:
- Maintains shape;
- Fruits are equal in weight;
- They do not suffer from cracking.
Queen of Autumn
A high-yielding, late-ripening variety of carrots for open ground. The blunt-nosed conical fruits have a long shelf life and are smooth and not subject to cracking. The head is round, the color of the fruit is orange-red. The culture tolerates night frosts down to -4 degrees. Included in the Flakke (Karotinnaya) variety.
| Achieving technical ripeness from seedlings | 115–130 days |
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| Root weight | 60–180 g |
| Fruit length | 20–25 cm |
| Cold resistance | Up to -4 degrees |
| Recommended predecessors | Tomatoes, legumes, cabbage, onions, cucumbers |
| Planting Density | 4x20 cm |
| Crop yield | 8–10 kg/m2 |
| Growing areas | Volga-Vyatka, Central Chernozem, Far Eastern regions |
| Carotene content | 10–17% |
| Sugar content | 6–11% |
| Dry matter content | 10–16% |
| Keeping quality | Long shelf life |
| Purpose | Processing, fresh consumption |
Agricultural technology for growing carrots
Even a novice gardener will not be left without a carrot harvest. It does not require much care. But it bears abundant fruit on prepared soil:
- Acid reaction pH=6–8 (neutral or slightly alkaline);
- Fertilized, but applying manure in the fall will negatively affect the keeping quality of carrots;
- Plowing/digging is deep, especially for long-fruited varieties;
- Sand and humus are added to dense soil to loosen it.
An early carrot harvest is obtained if the seeds are sown before winter in prepared beds. Seed germination begins when the soil thaws. Irrigation with melt water is sufficient for germination. The time gain will be 2–3 weeks compared to spring sowing.
Features of sowing carrots
To prevent them from being blown away by the wind, small carrot seeds are moistened and mixed with fine sand. Sowing is carried out on a windless day in well-drained, compacted furrows. The furrows are covered with a 2 cm layer of humus on top and compacted. The daytime temperature must finally drop to 5–8 degrees for the seeds to start growing with stable warming in the spring.
Spring sowing allows long-term soaking (2-3 days) of carrot seeds in snow water - this is an ideal growth stimulator. Swollen seeds are not always germinated. You can sow immediately into heavily watered furrows and cover with covering material until germination to retain moisture. Night temperature drops and wind will not affect warming up.
Experienced gardeners recommend germinating carrot seeds on the southern slope of the compost heap when it warms up. The seeds are placed in a damp canvas napkin at a depth of 5–6 cm to warm them up like in a thermos. As soon as the seeds begin to hatch, they are mixed with last year's stove ash.When wet, the seeds will form into bead-sized balls. It is convenient to distribute them in a damp furrow in order to reduce the thinning of young carrot shoots.
Further care consists of watering, loosening row spacing, weeding and thinning thickened carrot plantings. Cracking of fruits can be prevented if watering is not abundant. During dry periods, it will be necessary to reduce the intervals between two waterings with the obligatory loosening of the rows.
