High-yielding carrot variety Romos with strong immunity

Description of the Romos carrot variety

The Romos variety is a representative of the Berlikom variety. Popular due to its high yield and resistance to major diseases of the Apiaceae family. Regardless of the type of soil, up to 65 tons of carrots can be harvested from 1 hectare.

Large root vegetables, distinguished by their rich orange color, have a pointed tip. They are easily pulled out of the soil, so the risk of damage during harvest is greatly reduced.

Carrots can be stored without losing their shape or taste for 8 months.

Origin and development

Romos is the achievement of Dutch breeders from the company Bejo Zaden BV. The work of specialists was aimed at breeding not only a high-yielding vegetable crop that is resistant to diseases and pests, but also one that has remarkable commercial and taste characteristics.

Reference. Romosa is one of the best professional varieties of well-known foreign seed producers, recognized as leaders in world selection.

Chemical composition, trace elements and vitamins, beneficial properties

Romos carrots are low in calories. 100 g of raw product contains only 35 kcal (88% of the weight is water).

Thanks to its rich chemical composition, orange vegetables bring multifaceted benefits to the human body. It is rich in vitamins (A, E, C, PP, H, K, group B) and minerals (potassium, chlorine, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, sulfur and others).

Benefits of eating Romos carrots:

• blood purification;
• normalization of metabolic processes;
• strengthening the immune system;
• improved vision;
• removal of stones and sand and kidneys;
• liver cleansing;
• vasodilation, beneficial effect on the functioning of the cardiovascular system;
• normalization of digestion, solving the problem of constipation;
• used to treat sore throat when consumed together with honey;
• relieves inflammatory processes in the oral cavity (stomatitis, gingivitis).

Ripening period

The variety is characterized by an average ripening period. From the moment of emergence of seedlings to harvest, it takes from 120 to 127 days.

Productivity

Romos has a high yield . From 1 m² you can harvest 4–6.5 kg of large root vegetables of the same size. The marketability rate is 97%.

The variety is grown on an industrial scale. At the same time, up to 47 t/ha are collected from the field.

Reference. The maximum harvest of Romos carrots was obtained in the Vladimir region. There, it was possible to collect 59 t/ha from industrial fields.

Disease resistance

The variety has strong immunity. With proper care, the vegetable crop is resistant to diseases, in particular fungal infections.

Characteristics, description of appearance, taste

Romos carrots growing in beds are characterized by a semi-spreading rosette with green leaves that have a medium degree of dissection. The leaves of the variety are strong and upright. This makes harvesting easier.

Root crops have a marketable appearance. They differ:

• cylindrical shape, pointed towards the tip;
• smooth surface of bright orange color, not prone to cracking;
• orange juicy and sweet pulp;
• large in size (length is 25 cm, diameter is 3 cm);
• weighing from 100 to 200 g.

Carrots are consumed fresh. Used for making juices, purees, soups, salads, vegetable stews and other culinary masterpieces.

For which regions is it best suited and what are the climate requirements?

Romosa is in the Russian state register of vegetable crops. Experts recommend the variety for cultivation in the following regions:

• Central;
• Volgo-Vyatka;
• Nizhnevolzhsky;
• Ural;
• Far Eastern.

The plant is not demanding on climatic conditions. It tolerates heat and frost well down to -3°C.

How to decide on a variety

The most suitable variety is considered to be the one that is adapted to the climatic characteristics of the region. So, in Siberia, you need to plant carrots that are resistant to low temperatures and have a short growing season - from 80 to 105 days.

Almost all varieties of carrots are suitable for central Russia, because this crop is unpretentious to either air temperature or soil composition.

When choosing a carrot variety, you need to take into account the timing of its ripening. After all, early vegetables not only ripen faster, they have a number of features:

1. Less pronounced taste and aroma.
2. Poor keeping quality.
3. The main purpose is to eat fresh and prepare various dishes.

For winter storage, canning and processing, it is better to choose a mid-season or late variety. These carrots will be able to last until the next gardening season, while retaining most of their beneficial qualities and nutritional properties.

Attention! When choosing between hybrids and varieties of carrots, you need to take into account that experts agree that domestic varieties have a more pronounced taste. But foreign hybrids can boast of resistance to external factors.

"Nandrin F1"

One of these foreign hybrids is carrots of the Dutch selection “Nandrin F1”. It is classified as early ripening - root crops are ready for harvesting after the 100th day of the growing season.

Carrots grow large - the weight of one root vegetable can reach 300 grams. The shape of the fruit is cylindrical, the end of the fruit is blunt. The length of each carrot reaches 20 cm, and the diameter is about four centimeters. The skin of carrots is smooth and has a bright reddish-orange hue.

The fruit has practically no core - the inside is practically no different from the outside. The pulp is suitable for processing, canning or fresh consumption; the taste of carrots is excellent, it is juicy and aromatic.

The hybrid “Nandrin F1” can also be grown for sale; the fruits have the correct shape and the same size, retain their presentation for a long time, and are not prone to cracking.

The rapid ripening time of root vegetables suggests that carrots do not tolerate long-term storage very well; it is better to eat them as quickly as possible. But this hybrid can be grown in the short and cool northern summer.

To plant seeds, you need to choose areas that are well lit by the sun and have loose soil. Apart from timely watering, thinning and loosening the soil, these carrots do not require any special care.

"Tip top"

This variety of carrots belongs to the mid-early variety - the root crops ripen approximately on the 100th day after sowing the seeds. The fruits grow quite large, the length of one can reach 20 cm.

The shape of the root vegetable resembles a perfectly smooth cylinder with a blunt tip. The carrots are painted in a bright orange hue, their peel is smooth and uniform.

Root crops will grow large and juicy if they are grown in rich and loose soils, watered and fed frequently and abundantly.

Attention! Any carrot does not like the proximity of weeds. During the period of formation and ripening of the root crop, weed crops can draw all the nutrients and moisture from the soil, the carrots will not be large and beautiful. Therefore, all weeds should be removed from the beds in a timely manner.

"Chantaney"

This carrot variety first appeared in France, but domestic breeders put a lot of effort into improving and acclimatizing it to local conditions. Today, “Chantane” is considered a carrot variety, which includes several similar varieties and hybrids.

Root vegetables have the shape of a cone, the tip of which is blunt. The average length of the fruit is about 14 cm, the diameter is large. The pulp of this variety is juicy and crisp, with a weak core.

The taste of the fruit is excellent - carrots are aromatic and very tasty. The amount of sugars and carotene exceeds average values, which makes it possible to process vegetables and prepare dietary dishes, purees and juices for baby food from them.

Different varieties and hybrids of the “Chantane” variety can have different ripening periods, among them there are both early-ripening and late-ripening varieties. There are also carrots intended for cultivation in different regions of the country: from the southern regions to Siberia and the Urals.

The yield of the variety is quite high - up to 9 kg per square meter. The commercial quality is good: the root vegetables are beautiful, have the correct shape, and retain their beneficial properties and appearance for a long time.

"Incomparable"

Carrots are a late-ripening variety - root crops reach technical maturity only after the 120th day of the growing season.

The shape of the fruit is a truncated cone with a blunt end. Their size is quite large: the average weight is 210 grams, and the length is about 17 cm. The peel is colored deep orange, and there are many small light “eyes” on its surface.

The inside of the carrot is as bright orange as the outside. The core is small, practically no different from the rest of the pulp in color and taste.

The variety is distinguished by good taste, high yield (up to 7 kg per square meter) and unpretentiousness. Plants are protected from premature stemming, flowering and a number of other characteristic diseases. Another advantage of the “Incomparable” variety is the possibility of long-term storage without loss of healthy sugars and carotene.

"Narbonne F1"

Hybrid carrots acquire technical maturity by the 105th day after sowing the seeds, which allows them to be classified as a subspecies of mid-early varieties. Root vegetables have the shape of an elongated cone, their diameter is small, and their length often exceeds 20 cm. The weight of each fruit is about 90 grams. The tip of the root is blunt.

The surface and flesh of this carrot has a deep orange tint. The fruits are leveled and smooth. The pulp of this variety is juicy and aromatic, the core is small and does not differ in taste and color.

Root vegetables are suitable for any use, processing, canning, freezing and fresh storage. The yield is quite high - up to 8 kg per square meter.

Plants are resistant to a number of diseases, premature stemming and cracking of fruits.

"Abaco"

An early ripening variety of carrots, not intended for long-term storage. Such carrots will last only 30 days without losing their quality, but they can be frozen, dried, preserved or processed in any convenient way.

The shape of the root crop is a cone with a rounded tip. The diameter of the fruit is large, but the length is average. The shade of the pulp and peel is bright orange. The taste is quite high, the vegetable contains all the necessary vitamins and microelements.

This variety requires careful care, then the yields will be very high - up to 50 tons per hectare. This allows us to call “Abaco” one of the best commercial varieties.

The plants are resistant to most diseases and are not of interest to carrot pests. The culture tolerates low temperatures and even short-term frosts well.

"Touchon"

Another early-ripening variety, which allows you to quickly obtain up to 40 tons of a stable harvest.

The plants are quite strong: the fruits do not rot and rarely get sick. In order for these early ripening carrots to be stored fresh, the seeds must be sown no earlier than the 20th of June.

With this approach, more than 90% of the harvest can be saved during the winter period - the carrots will not lose their beneficial qualities and presentation. In a dark, cool basement, carrots can last up to six months.

The fruits are cylindrical in shape and quite large in size - each weighing up to 180 grams. The color of the peel and pulp is standard – deep orange.

The taste is high; carrots can not only be eaten fresh, but also frozen, added to various dishes and canned.

"Boltex"

One of the best and most famous varieties is the mid-season Boltex carrot. The root crops are large in size and have the shape of a cone with a blunt end. The length of each vegetable reaches 23 cm, the diameter is also quite large. The weight of one carrot can exceed 300 grams.

There is practically no core in the bright orange pulp, the taste of carrots is uniform, rich, juicy. The vegetable is great for preparing any dishes, eating fresh, storing and processing into juices and purees.

Plants are not afraid of root rot, but they are not immune to flowering and insect attacks. Therefore, Boltex carrots must not only be watered and fertilized in a timely manner, but also treated with protective agents.

This is a rare carrot variety that can be grown in dense, loamy soils. Despite the large size of the fruits, the harvest will be beautiful and even, even if the soil is not very loose.

"Emperor"

A late-ripening variety of carrots, the fruits of which reach technical maturity only on the 138th day after sowing the seeds in the beds.

These carrots can be stored for a very long time - up to nine months. In a cool basement or dark pantry, vegetables will not lose their usefulness and will remain suitable for fresh consumption.

Plants are very resistant to low temperatures and various diseases. The appearance of the root vegetables is very attractive: the fruits have the shape of an elongated cylinder with a rounded tip. The color of carrots is deep orange. All root vegetables are smooth and approximately the same shape and size.

This makes the variety suitable for growing for commercial purposes; carrots attract buyers with their excellent appearance.

The taste of “Emperor” is also excellent; the carrots are juicy and aromatic, with crispy flesh. Contains a lot of vitamins and nutrients.

The plant normally tolerates abundant humidity and sudden cold snaps, the fruits do not rot or crack.

"Samson"

Late-ripening carrots that produce very high yields - over 65 tons per hectare. To achieve such results, regular watering and properly selected nutrient soil are sufficient.

Cylindrical root crops reach a length of up to 25 cm, and their weight often exceeds 200 grams. The bright orange pulp is juicy and rich in flavor.

Carrots of this variety can be processed and used to make healthy purees and juices. Root vegetables are good both fresh and canned.

A long storage period allows you to keep fresh vegetables throughout the winter. Plants are resistant to many diseases.

Main advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Romos carrots have no significant drawbacks other than the need for additional protection against fungus during rainy summers.

The advantages include:

• unpretentiousness to climatic conditions and care;
• high productivity;
• resistance to cracking and damage;
• attractive appearance and sweet taste;
• ease of harvesting;
• resistance to diseases and pests;
• good shelf life without loss of marketability and taste.

What is the difference from others

Difference from other varieties of carrots, in addition to high yield:

• increased content of beta-carotene - 100 g of root vegetables contain 18.5 mg of the substance (the average for a vegetable crop is 12 mg);
• a higher percentage of sugar content (8.1%) provides a sweet taste to the fruit.

Table. Comparison of popular carrot varieties by yield indicators

The best early ripening varieties of carrots

Amsterdam

For technical ripening, 80 to 85 days are enough. With proper care and suitable weather, you can get up to six kg. It is medium-sized, rich orange in color, cylindrical in shape with a blunt end and a narrow core of the same color. It can reach 16 centimeters in length. The maximum weight that grew was 70 grams. Carrots of this variety are juicy and sweet. Moisture-loving. Even with excessive watering it does not burst. Demanding on the soil, which must be light, fertile, with a deep tillage layer.

Lenochka

In terms of characteristics and growing habits, this variety of carrots is similar to Amsterdam carrots. With the exception of the length: usually not exceeding 14 centimeters and the “jumping” weight of the vegetable, when it is 130 grams, and when it is only 80. And also the medium-term storage duration. The harvest is not very good, maximum 4.5 kg.

Darling

A variety of carrots, weighing 150 grams, characterized by a high percentage of carotene content. Poured, honey-like pulp. Excellent yield, with tolerance to high humidity. Good for long-term storage. Fruits up to 14 cm long practically do not stick out from the soil. In cooking it is recommended to use for processing.

Orange nutmeg

A proven, consistently productive carrot variety - 5.3-5.9 kg. Lyozhky. The root vegetable has almost no core. It grows up to sixteen centimeters, weight - from 120 to 145 grams. Excellent taste. Vegetable seeds are sown in April-May to a depth of one centimeter. The desired distance between rows is 20 cm. When thinning, leave about five cm between shoots.

Fairy

These carrots are suitable for a long period of storage. Ripeness occurs after 100 - 110 days. The grown root vegetables have the shape of a cylinder with a pointed end. The color is red. Weight from 85 to 175 g. On average, no more than 4 kg comes out of a “square”. The taste is on par.

Minicore F1

A hybrid carrot variety with a high yield of 7-8 kg. Ripens within 75-90 days. Cylindrical, orange. The length of vegetables does not exceed 15 cm, in diameter - 1.5. They weigh on average about 90 grams. Guarantees early carrots for personal use, but is also good for sale. Recommended for children. Shelf life is limited.

Features of planting and growing

To get a rich harvest, follow the basic rules of carrot farming. Violation of them threatens weakening of crops and vulnerability of seedlings to diseases and pests.

Preparing for landing

A well-lit area is best suited for planting the Romos variety. Carrots don't like shade.

The preparatory stage for sowing seed material includes:

• cleaning the soil from weeds;
• soil enrichment with nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers;
• deep digging up to 30 cm deep.

Important. Seeds of the Romos variety do not require soaking or germination. Branded seed material is treated with fungicides.

Soil requirements

The soil for planting should be:

• loose and fertile;
• sandy loam or light loamy;
• with low acidity;
• well aerated;
• without stagnant water.

Predecessors

The best predecessors are: tomatoes, cucumbers, potatoes, onions, legumes. It is not advisable to plant where carrots, beets, turnips, dill and parsley previously grew.

Dates, scheme and rules of planting

Seed material is sown on ridges or beds. This happens in the last days of April - the first days of May. The seeding depth is 1.5-2 cm. The distance between the rows is 20 cm. The seeds are planted, keeping a distance between them in the row of 5–7 cm. The planting depth is 2 cm.

Pre-winter sowing is carried out in late October - early November, when the temperature reaches + 5°C

Sowing occurs as follows:

1. Make furrows of the required length and depth, maintaining the distance between them.
2. The recesses are sprinkled with sand.
3. The furrows are watered.
4. After the moisture has been absorbed, the seeds are laid out maintaining the required distance.
5. Cover the planting with soil, slightly compacting it.

Features of cultivation

In spring, the bed should be covered with peat (1 cm). In autumn, a layer of mulch (2-3 cm) will be required.

Nuances of care

Caring activities include:

• thinning;
• watering;
• fertilizer.

The variety does not require additional care.

Watering mode

The Romos carrot variety does not require frequent watering. During dry periods, water the garden bed more often. The water should be warm and settled.

On average, young seedlings are watered once every 7 days with 5 liters of water per 1 m², and adult plants - once every 14 days with 6-8 liters.

The last time is watered 14 days before harvest (2 buckets per 1 m²).

Thinning and weed control

Weeding is carried out as necessary so that weeds do not choke the growth of carrots.

Thinning is necessary if the seeds were sown too densely. When the seedlings have 2 leaves, perform the first thinning, removing weak seedlings and maintaining a distance of 2-3 cm between plants. During the last thinning, 5-7 cm are left between root crops.

Top dressing

20-25 days after the emergence of seedlings, nitrogen fertilizers are applied, and after 15-20 days - phosphorus-potassium fertilizers.

Reference. It is impossible to overfeed with nitrogen fertilizers, so as not to slow down the development of the root crop.

Carrots don't like organic matter.

Disease and pest control

The Romos variety is resistant to diseases and pests. However, violation of the rules of agricultural technology provokes a number of problems.

Attention. As a preventative measure, carrots can be treated with fungicides. But do this no later than 30 days before harvest.

The main enemy of carrots is the carrot fly. To combat it, pesticides Intavir, Actellik and others are used.

Most often, problems appear due to Alternaria or Phoma. Treatment of plantings with a solution of Bordeaux mixture (concentration 1%) will help reduce the risk of disease development.

Harvest and storage

Timely harvesting and proper preparation for storage ensure long-term shelf life without loss of presentation.

How and when to collect

Selective collection of ripened root crops can be carried out as early as July. The main harvesting takes place at the end of August and September, in dry weather.

Storage features and shelf life

The vegetable is stored for 8 - 10 months. Keeping quality is above 90%.

Carrots are stored in wooden boxes with sand. The temperature in the cellar should not be higher than +2°C, humidity – 85-95%.

Main characteristics of Dordogne carrots

Dordogne f1 carrots, described above, contain a large amount of nutrients - from carotene to various sugars. This variety is suitable for mechanized harvesting and sale in bunches.

Root vegetables are universal in use. Carrots can be eaten fresh, or they can be stored in the basement for the winter. During long-term storage, Dordogne f1 carrots, reviews and photos of which can be found below, retain their integrity and do not lose their taste and commercial qualities for 10 months.

Root crops of this variety are practically not subject to bending. The number of irregularly shaped fruits does not exceed five percent. Cracking and curvature of fruits are observed to a greater extent in cases where the rules of care are grossly violated.

What difficulties may there be when growing

Due to violations of cultivation technology, the variety can be affected by fungal diseases. Fungal infection is observed with potassium deficiency. It is also triggered by cold, damp weather. Sick vegetables are destroyed so that they do not contaminate the soil.

Sometimes root crops become deformed . The problem is provoked by the introduction of fresh manure, drought, and heavy rocky soil.

Carrot plantings can be attacked by carrot flies, which are difficult to control. Pesticides have little effect on the pest.

Reference. Most often, the carrot fly affects the Nantes, Karotel, and Chanson varieties.

Reviews about the Romos carrot variety

Reviews about the Romos variety are mostly positive.

Marina, Rostov-on-Don : “I have been growing the Romos carrot variety on my plot for several years now. I'm always satisfied with the harvest. When planting seeds, I make holes for carrots, sprinkle the grooves with sand, water them well and plant the seed. I don’t sow thickly so that I don’t have to thin out. Seed germination is good. The plant itself is easy to care for. However, during the first stage of growth it requires abundant watering.”

Anton, Tver: “I liked the Romos variety. Now I only plant it. Carrots are long and have a sweet taste. For more sweetness, I feed the plantings with potassium and magnesium. The main thing is not to apply organic fertilizers. Then the root crop grows pale and unsweetened.”