Carrot culture originated a long time ago - about 4 thousand years ago.
It is today such a root crop has become commonplace for us. But once people really appreciated a carrot for its taste and usefulness.
The secret is not the fact that the pulp of this once purple root contains a very large amount of beta-carotene, which has a positive effect on the quality of vision. Thus, carrots remain popular in our days.
It is almost impossible to find a plot where the gardener planted a couple of carrot beds. But right and do. After all, it is better to consume those vegetables and fruits that are grown personally.
Today you can find a lot of information about the varieties of carrots, they are all different. But among them there are those who rightfully won the title of "best." Which of these varieties - learn below.
Sort "Alenka"
Carrots mid-season.
Before the onset of technical maturity, 85 - 90 days pass from the moment of sowing the seeds.
The shape of the fruit is typical for carrots, that is, each carrot is formed in the shape of an even cylinder, the tip of which is slightly rounded, painted in a bright orange color.
The parameters of the fruit are large (14 - 16 cm in length, 80 - 100 in weight). The taste of this carrot is excellent, the flesh is juicy, tender.
Yield rated as high and is 5 - 6.5 kg per sq.m. This carrot can be stored for a long time, and the taste and appearance do not deteriorate.
This variety is not very suitable for growing for sale, but it is very suitable for personal consumption. These root vegetables will make a wonderful juice, as well as other foods. In addition, it can be consumed fresh.
The land on your site should be fertile and fairly loose. Then this carrot will give a bountiful harvest.
Soaked and swollen seeds can be instilled from the end of April. If the weather is unstable, then until the emergence of sprouts seeds can be covered with plastic wrap. The depth of these seeds should be 2 - 3 cm. The planting pattern is 5x20 cm.
When growing this variety should do the same as with other varieties. That is, the bed should be constantly watered, fed and thinned.
This carrot is not prone to accumulation of nitrates in the body of the root, therefore there is no need to reduce the amount of nitrogen fertilizers.
Grade "Amsterdam"
Early ripe carrot variety, which requires 85 - 95 days in order to form mature fruits.
Fruits are small, bright orange, cylindrical in shape, with a blunt end.
The length of the root can reach up to 14 - 17 cm, with a weight of up to 150 g. Inside the carrot is very delicate in its structure, with a large amount of juice, as well as a sweet good taste.
The root of the root is thin, painted in the same color as the surface. The top of the fruit is not green, as they are completely immersed in the ground.
Subject to good plant care, you can get about 5 - 6 kg of fruit per square meter.
Fruits do not crack even with an excess of water in the soil. Also, this carrot is not prone to tsvetushnosti.
The purpose of this carrot is universal, that is, it will be the perfect complement to any salad or hot dish, as well as suitable for processing.
This variety is marked whimsical to the ground. The earth must be highly fertile and soft enough to allow oxygen to pass through.
The planting scheme is slightly changed, that is, between neighboring seeds, the interval can be reduced to 3 cm. Sowing can begin as early as April 20th, and the deadline will be May 5th.
The only thing this variety is fascinating about is watering. Humidity of the soil should be constantly maintained at the same level, so that the fruits have enough water to reach maturity and growth.
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Grade "Vitamin"
Variety of carrots with an average ripening period (85 - 90 days). The root of this variety is cylindrical in shape, with a blunt end, large in size (up to 15 cm long and up to 165 g in weight).
The color of the whole fruit is orange, and it is the same as that of the pulp, and outside. Green vertex fruit will not, because this carrot is not inclined to rise from the ground.
Outside, this carrot is dotted with eyes, but still it feels smooth to the touch. To taste fruits of carrots of this variety are very sweetjuicy flesh.
This type of carrot has a high content of carotene, thanks to which experts recommend the use of these roots for the production of food for children, as well as in the case of low levels of hemoglobin.
From a square meter of bed you can get from 5 to 10 kg of ripe carrots, but high yields can be obtained only with the quality agricultural technology.
The ground part of the plant does not bloom even when the seed was planted in the fall. Root crops do not crack, which is another advantage of this variety.
You can preserve this carrot, and in any form. These roots can lie for a very long time, so when you grow these carrots, you will provide yourself with this root until spring.
Only swollen seeds that have been soaked or seeds in granules, around which a nourishing shell has been formed, can be added to the bed. If at the end of April a good, warm weather was established, then it will be possible at this moment to drift planting material.
Planting scheme - 5x20 - 25 cm. It is possible to bury seeds at a depth of no more than 2-4 cm. If you plant these carrots in the fall, the whole procedure is preserved.
You need to water the carrot beds often.about once every 5 days to keep enough moisture in the soil.
Also planting carrots need to thin out, and very carefully. The purpose of thinning is to provide all the fruits with enough space in the ground so that the fruits grow large.
If the soil has low fertility rates, then fertilizer will need to be applied during the digging of the entire plot, as well as during the growing season. The number of dressings can reach no more than 3 times.
Sort "Callisto"
Carrot hybrid average maturity. 92 - 125 days will be enough for the plants to ensure that their fruits reach the stage of technical maturity.
The shoots of the bushes are covered with leaves that are painted in a dark green color. The carrot itself is more conical than cylindrical, has a rich orange color and a smooth, even surface.
At the shoot, the fruits are slightly flattened and painted in a light green color, as they are not completely immersed in the ground. The flesh is red-orange, the core is small in size.
Fruits are formed by large, up to 20 - 22 cm long, and weighing about 120 - 135 cm.
Taste qualities of this carrot are assessed as good, the flesh is sweet enough to taste. Beta-carotene in the fruit is enough to use this carrot as part of the baby’s diet.
Commercial appearance of the roots of the variety "Callisto" is excellent, they also very easily tolerate transportation. Therefore, this carrot can be grown not only for home use, but also for sale. Get with sq.m. beds can be from 6 to 7 kg of ripe fruit.
The best precursors for this carrot are tomatoes, cabbage, onions, or early potatoes. Therefore, a place for carrots should be chosen where a year before these cultures grew.
There should be a lot of light at the landing site, and the ground should be light and rich. There are no changes in the procedure of planting, the pattern and depth of occurrence.
This variety is particularly in need of thinning, as a lot of fruits are formed. To ensure that all root crops do not suffer from a lack of space, you can remove part of the planting, while transplanting it to another, more spacious place.
Hybrid resistant to short droughts, but still do not delay with watering.
Until the seeds sprout, the soil should be loosely loosened so that a crust does not form on the surface. Fertilizers need to be carefully, respecting proportions.
Variety "Losinoostrovskaya 13"
Variety of carrots from the category of mid. Harvest can be done already after 85 - 90 days after you prikopali seeds.
Root crops grow cylindrical in shape, up to 17 cm long and weighing up to 150-170 grams. The surface is dotted with eyes, but smooth to the touch.
Due to its beautiful orange color, the fruits look very attractive, which makes it possible for the commercial implementation of this product.
The taste of the pulp of the fruit of this variety is also distinguished from the rest of its "relatives". In the pulp contains a lot of juicewhich gives her sweets.
As for the amount of the crop, with decent care for plants from the square. meter beds can usually be obtained from 7 to 8.5 kg of fruit.
This carrot peculiar to withstand fluctuations in air temperature, as well as the absence of flowering. For these reasons, Losinoostvovskaya carrots are suitable for autumn cultivation.
The use of this carrot can be very diverse: from the introduction of fresh carrots in the diet to processing into juices and dishes.
It is necessary to plant this carrot according to the usual rules, and all parameters are saved.
Soil must be fertilized and dig up to saturate the earth with oxygen and give young seeds the opportunity to sprout faster.
Thinning and watering play the most important role in the process of growing carrots. In order to grow high-quality roots, the garden should be constantly watered with warm water at first, and after germination - already cold.
It also does not hurt to apply the entire fertilizer complex 2 - 3 times per season. But the number of dressings directly depends on the level of soil fertility.
Variety "Red Giant"
High-yielding variety carrot culture.
It is considered mid-season, the ripening period can last 80 - 100 days.
Fruits of typical shape, that is, cylindrical, gain 65 to 155 grams in weight, with a bright red-orange color, very long (up to 25 cm).
The flesh is sweet and very juicy. Due to its distinctive qualities, this variety is very common among gardeners who want to get a very high quality carrot.
All you need to do the usual pattern. Even in the conditions of planting in the autumn season.
Especially in need of thinning, as well as regular watering.
Now you have a list of the best varieties of carrots. You just have to choose carrots at your discretion in order to please yourself with beautiful and even orange fruits.
