Early carrot varieties of Dutch selection

Early varieties of carrots

Early ripening carrot varieties include varieties that can produce fruit within 50–80 days from the moment of germination, which is especially valuable for those who want to harvest several harvests a year. The most popular crops of Dutch selection in this case are Bureau and Red Core.

This carrot variety is not just early ripening, but very early, since in most cases the first harvest is harvested already on the 60th day after germination. The root vegetable itself is characterized by high juiciness and tender pulp, and its even and symmetrical shape with a smooth surface only improves its overall commercial qualities. The weight of one bright orange carrot reaches 250 g, with a fruit length of 16–18 cm.

If you harvest the crop during its full ripening period (up to 8 kg per 1 m²), the root crops will be successfully stored for about 4 months. Bureau plants are resistant to bolting and are excellent for fresh consumption, especially since the root vegetables do not have a pronounced core. When caring for carrots, proper watering is very important, and seeds can be sown both in the closed soil of greenhouses and directly in the beds.

Red Cor plants are more common than other Dutch varieties in the European part of the Russian Federation and usually produce a harvest 70–80 days after germination. When ripe, all root vegetables have an intense orange color, juicy pulp and a conical shape. The length of one carrot reaches 15 cm and weighs 150–180 g, although it is possible for carrots to ripen weighing up to 250 g.

The inner part of the root crop is characterized by uniform pulp and a small core, the tops are smooth and strong, rich green in color. With regular watering, the bitter taste is completely eliminated, and these carrots are not prone to the accumulation of nitrates, which significantly increases their beneficial properties. To increase the frost resistance of Red Cor plants, it is worth sowing the crop in winter, and to harvest the crop earlier, sow carrots in the spring. The average yield of the variety is 4 kg per 1 m².

• The main advantages of this variety include:
• good commercial quality;
• high taste data;
• increased resistance to diseases and bolting.

Carrot varieties for central Russia

Early ripening carrots "Tushon" will delight vegetable growers with an excellent harvest. It is resistant to various diseases.

“Moscow Winter” is a mid-season variety that is resistant to flowering. Flowering is characteristic of two-year-old crops, which include carrots. Crops should bloom in the second year of life, but sometimes this occurs in the first year of development.

The mid-season “Losinoostrovskaya 13” will also delight you with a rich harvest. It is not susceptible to disease or color.

Are you afraid of freezing your vegetables? Then feel free to sow the late-ripening “Queen of Autumn”. It stores well and tolerates frosts down to -4 ̊C.

“Incomparable” carrots with sweet pulp will require additional care from you - moderate but regular watering.

The name of this variety speaks for itself - “Vitamin 6”, it contains a large amount of carotene and is resistant to cracking.

“Nantes 4” is one of the most common mid-season varieties; it has found a large number of fans in different regions. It is used for preparation, both in children's and medical nutrition.

Medium varieties of Holland

The ripening period of these carrot varieties ranges from 80–115 days after germination, and the most famous varietal varieties of root crops of Dutch selection include the Campo and Romos varieties.

The fruits of this carrot variety are recommended for long-term storage, canning and even freezing, being characterized by high juiciness and sweetness. It will be possible to harvest the crop 100–110 days after germination, but it is not always possible to achieve smooth ripening. The above-ground part of the crop is erect, voluminous, with long, dark green, finely dissected leaves.

Root crops are cylindrical in shape, deep orange in color, with a slight bumpiness of the surface cover. The length of one Kampo carrot is 20 cm, and its weight ranges from 100–150 g. The main advantages of the carrots described are suitability for processing, the possibility of mechanical harvesting, resistance to arrows, good shelf life of the harvested crop, and suitability for dietary nutrition.

A high-yielding variety of medium ripening, harvesting is carried out approximately 110–120 days after seedlings emerge. When ripe, all root vegetables are distinguished by a smooth surface, a pointed tip and a length of 23 cm with a weight of about 250 g. Harvesting is very simple, since it is easily removed from the soil and is practically not damaged during further transportation.

The outer color of the root vegetables is simply orange, but the pulp inside is richer and very juicy. 1 m² of plantings usually brings up to 6.5 kg of harvest, which on average is stored for up to 6–8 months (in the cellar). Carrots are suitable for winter sowing, starting at the end of October - however, do not forget that this variety does not tolerate waterlogging and requires constant loosening of the soil on the site.

The best varieties of carrots | Agroindustrial Bulletin

The best varieties of carrots
Author: Igor Serba | Published: August 19, 2013 at 15:10

Carrots have been grown in our country for quite a long time. In addition, it has found wide application, almost everywhere, it is loved both raw and canned, and it is also widely used in the preparation of first and second courses.

It is also used for various desserts. It is a good dietary product and kids love it. It is present in crops at every summer cottage, and in many vegetable growing cooperatives it is the leading crop. At the same time, each of the gardeners - vegetable gardeners and agricultural enterprises - wants to get a high yield of carrots.

But, based on the basics of plant growing, 70% of the harvest depends on the correct selection of varieties. That is why it is worth paying special attention to the best varieties of carrots, which have proven themselves well over a number of years. Let's look at the best varieties of carrots that are worth paying attention to.

Mid-late and late

Carrots of mid-late and late ripening are less in demand than previous options, since almost every gardener strives to get a harvest as quickly as possible. Medium-late or, especially, late root crops are usually ready for harvesting only after 115–150 days of cultivation, but this does not in any way affect their positive qualities. Of the professional carrot varieties of Dutch selection, the most famous are Carini and Vita Longa, grown mainly in the central and southern regions of the Russian Federation.

This variety bears fruits approximately 110–115 days after germination, and they are all characterized by a bright orange color, reminiscent of the color of the setting sun. One Carini carrot weighs on average about 150 g, and from 1 m² of plantings up to 4 kg of elongated root crops, 15 cm in length, are obtained (the weight of one carrot is in the range of 100–160 g). The pulp is juicy and sweet, and remains so throughout the spring-winter period.

It is well suited both for fresh consumption and for processing into juice and winter preservation, and it also makes excellent fried dishes. In addition to good external data, the excellent advantages of the root vegetable are its high commercial qualities, comparative ease of cultivation and abundant carotene content in the fruits, which increases its benefits several times.

Hybrids of Dutch selection

Among Dutch carrots, hybrids are highly valued. This is due to the set of qualities that root vegetables possess. There are a lot of popular types, so hybrid varieties of carrots have their own catalogs and detailed descriptions.

"Laguna F1"

An early ripening hybrid with cylindrical root crops. Variety Nantes. Technical ripeness occurs after 80 days. The flesh is rich orange in color with a very small core. The fruits are 18-20 cm long and cylindrical in shape. The average weight of one carrot is 135 g. Seeds are sown according to a 15x4 cm pattern with a seed depth of up to 2 cm. Loves loose sandy soil with good lighting. Advantages of the variety:

• disease resistance;
• excellent taste;
• suitability for baby and dietary nutrition;
• good yield (6.8 kg per 1 sq. m).

Designed for growing in open ground. Used fresh.

"Bangor F1"

Mid-season high-yielding hybrid (Berlicum variety). The harvest is harvested 110 days after full germination. It is considered the most productive. The root vegetables are heavy (up to 400 g), long (22 cm) with a blunt tip. They have excellent taste and pleasant color.

Carrots are distinguished by a high percentage of carotene, suitability for mechanical harvesting and long-term storage. Suitable for fresh consumption, freezing, processing and canning. The hybrid is very resistant to diseases, blooming, cracking and brittleness. The peculiarity of the variety is that before sowing, be sure to moisten the soil well and not thicken the plants. Demanding about loosening, watering and nutrition. It is considered a universal hybrid for regions with warm climates.

"Koltan F1"

One of the new late-ripening hybrids (up to 140 days). Belongs to the Flacian-Nantes type. Intended for fresh use and processing, well stored. The root crops are smooth, heavy (up to 200 g) and long (22 cm). The shape of root crops depends on the density of sowing. With low density they have a conical shape, with high density they have a cylindrical shape. Hybrid features:

• excellent resistance to Alternaria and downy mildew;
• good keeping quality (up to 7 months);
• high percentage of carotene content;
• possibility of mechanized cleaning;
• stable fruiting on all types of soil.

Recommendations for cultivation - sowing is carried out on the ridges.

Features of growing Dutch carrot varieties and caring for them

Growing Dutch carrots is not much different from cultivating other varieties of the crop, so the main things you should pay attention to are:

• dosed watering (without waterlogging);
• taking into account the climatic characteristics of a particular region when choosing a variety (for example, late-ripening hybrids are best planted in the southern or, in extreme cases, central regions of the Russian Federation);
• It is better to collect fruits for long-term storage a week before the expected date, allowing the root crops to reach the storage.

Of course, fertilizing and soil care play no less a role in obtaining a bountiful harvest, so for any type of soil you should not forget about these actions.

Dutch carrot varieties are the most famous in the world, which is fair given their high quality. Thanks to the variety of possible options, each gardener will be able to choose the most suitable one for himself, based on taste preferences, preferred ripening times and climatic conditions of a particular growing region.

Description of Dutch carrots Vita Longa and Bangor F1

The Vita Longa variety and hybrid Bangor F1 carrots were created by breeders of the Dutch agronomic company Bejo Zaden.

For Vita Long, the period from full germination to harvesting is 160 days . Carrots belong to the Chantane variety.

Produces uniform orange roots with smooth skin:

• medium length – up to 15 cm;
• diameter 4-6 cm;
• in shape – blunt-ended or slightly pointed;
• with a dry matter content of 10-11%, including total sugar 7-8%
• containing provitamin A – 9-12 mg per 100 g of raw material.

It is characterized by good keeping quality and high commercial yield - 83-95%.

The Bangor F1 hybrid has a growing season of 110 days . Root crops are distinguished by uniformity and high commercial qualities.

Belongs to the Berlikumer variety.

Distinctive features:

• peel and core color – orange;
• fruit length – 20-25 cm, diameter 3-5 cm;
• yield of marketable products 75-90%;
• contains 10.5% dry matter, of which 6% total sugars;
• provitamin A – 10 mg per 100 g of raw material.

Both varieties produce juicy root vegetables that are suitable for processing into juices, drying and fresh consumption.

Main characteristics of the Vita Longa variety and the Bangor F₁ hybrid:

During mechanized harvesting, the leaf petioles of this carrot are not damaged.

The variety and hybrid are characterized by high resistance to bacterial diseases.

Dutch or Russian carrots?

Dutch seeds of any vegetable are becoming increasingly popular. This is because the result is amazing! Real gardeners value seeds whose germination is at the highest level. In Holland, high-quality varieties of vegetables have been developed, one of which is carrot seeds.

Types of Dutch Carrot Seeds

Hybrids (F1)

: Anastasia, Baltimore, Champion, Canada, Napoli, Natalia, Nectar.
Other varieties
: Monanta, Royal Forto and Chanson, Samson, Nandrin, Riga RZ, Shantane-comet.

Description of several types of carrot seeds

Breeders from Holland are releasing new varieties of carrots, improving the results. Anastasia and Natalya

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Contains a lot of sugar, so it will be a delicious sweet for children. It is sown in early May, when the soil has warmed up a little. The core is almost invisible, so there will be no waste. Baltimore
(new) and Nectar.
These varieties of carrots can last a long time without rotting. It is recommended to sow in early spring or late autumn. This promotes early ripening. Allowed to grow in cold areas. The carrots are large and smooth. High yield due to disease control treatment. Champion.
This variety contains a lot of such an element as carotene.
Does not crack, can be stored for many months. The fruits are large, slightly more than 30 cm in length. Plants in heavy soils in May, when the ground is warm. Canada.
The fruits of these varieties are on the list of the best.
Seedlings are excellent on both light and heavy soils. Carrots are up to 22 cm in length and up to 5 cm in circumference. They can be stored for a long time. Napoli.
This early crop contains a lot of sugar, the core is almost invisible.
It has the shape of a cylinder with a blunt end. This is a hybrid of the Nanskaya variety. Vegetation period – 90 days. Monanta.
These juicy carrots ripen in August-September. It is considered a dietary product. The fruit can be stored for up to six months. Full ripening time is about 100 days. The remaining varieties are also well preserved, have a unique taste and beneficial properties. Some varieties are suitable for different types of soil and even clay content. Seed germination rate is 100%. The yield is on average 100 tons per hectare. Up to approximately 1,000,000 seeds per hectare are sown.

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The main advantages and disadvantages of Vita Long and Bangor F1

The root crop of the Vita Longa variety has a thin core - its diameter of the total diameter is less than 30%. Root crops protrude slightly above the soil surface. The variety is highly resistant to brown leaf spot.

Bangor F₁ forms smooth, uniform root crops that are equal in length . It is characterized by 100% keeping quality during long-term storage. Over a large feeding area, it grows root crops weighing 400-500 g.

The variety and hybrid have persistent resistance to greening of root crops . Gardeners did not identify any shortcomings when growing them.

The best varieties for the Urals

The choice is the same as for Siberia. Many bred varieties and hybrids feel good in different climates and delight gardeners with a healthy harvest. An early ripening variety grows magnificently in the Urals:

“Alenka” - from the appearance of seedlings to a plate of ripe sweet root vegetables on the table, only 90–105 days pass. It does not crack when grown.

Amsterdam carrots are sweet and tender. It is not subject to discoloration and cracking.

Mid-season "Karotel" is distinguished by orange-red pulp, which contains a large amount of carotene.

Well proven:

Mid-season "Leander", characterized by the strength of its roots.

“Nandrin F1” is an early ripening hybrid; 70 days after sowing it is ready to give you vitamins. It has good shelf life and disease resistance.

Features of planting and growing

Any soil is suitable, except clean sand and heavy clay . The highest yields are obtained on light loamy soils and peat bogs.

Manure is applied a year before planting under the predecessor crop - cabbage, potatoes, tomatoes, cucumbers, legumes. It is not recommended to grow carrots after perennial herbs and representatives of the Apiaceae family - parsley, dill, celery. These crops are parasitized by the carrot fly and pathogens dangerous to carrots - the causative agents of white rot, Alternaria blight, and brown spot.

For carrots, a deep arable layer is formed in which the root crop will develop:

• clear the area of ​​stones;
• dig up the soil to a depth of 25-27 cm;
• loosen to ensure the flow of air and underground moisture to the root crops.

Reviews of carrots Vita Longa and Bangor F₁

Gardeners leave positive reviews about Bangor F1 and Vita Longa carrots.

Nina, Pskov : “I’ve been planting the Vita Longa variety for several years. I sow at the end of May in furrows. I immediately mulch with peat and cover with spunbond. If I use film, I leave a gap of 10-15 cm between the bed and the shelter so that the crops do not suffocate. The shoots appear early and the soil does not dry out.”

Dmitry, Saratov : “Bangor F₁ was recommended by a neighbor in the country. The carrots turn out excellent - large, juicy, and can be stored all winter. I advise you not to keep it in the ground. If you are late with cleaning, it becomes covered with cracks and loses its taste.”

The best late varieties and hybrids of carrots for winter storage

• marketability 91 - 94%
• evenness
• excellent keeping quality

• not suitable for harvesting by pulling leaves

• high productivity
• marketability 93 - 95%
• evenness
• excellent taste
• adapted to heavy soils
• color resistance
• good immunity
• suitability for long-term storage

• does not tolerate waterlogging
• easily outgrows “comfortable” sizes

• high yield
• marketability 82 - 92%
• crack resistance
• good taste
• excellent preservation during long-term storage

• prone to deformation on heavy soils
• demands on agricultural technology

• high yield for the variety
• color resistance
• does not crack
• keeps well until new harvest

• average marketability
• bends on heavy soils

The best varieties and hybrids of medium-ripening carrots

• high yield
• good percentage of commercial output
• heat resistance
• crack resistance

• average keeping quality

• great sweet taste
• high yield
• color resistance
• cold resistance
• good preservation in winter

• average disease resistance
• cracking of root crops due to improper watering
• slows down growth due to lack of moisture

• resistance to adverse conditions
• great taste
• good keeping quality
• resistance to diseases both during the growing season and during storage
• low percentage of coloration

• average marketability
• Root crops protrude from the soil, which leads to pigmentation

The best early varieties of carrots for fresh consumption

• high yield
• good marketability
• one-dimensionality

• Root crops protrude above the soil surface and may acquire a green color at the base of the rosette of leaves.
• low resistance to bacteriosis

• great taste
• after harvesting, root crops retain their presentation for a long time
• high marketability
• color resistance

• on overfed soils, root crops crack and bend
• does not tolerate rainy summers well

• uniformity of root crops
• high marketability
• crack resistance
• Suitable for pull-out cleaning

• Root vegetables are not suitable for storage; they quickly wither

Features of growing carrots

After the need to ensure proper sowing, the next problem when growing carrots is pests and diseases . In the middle zone, the most harmful are carrot flies and flea beetles. Dangerous diseases include Alternaria, Phoma, bacteriosis, Rhizoctonia, and brown spot. During winter storage, white rot and phomosis most often develop. To combat carrot fly, it is recommended to plant together with onions, thinning only in the evening, and early sowing. Crop rotation helps reduce the development of diseases.

The third problem is getting gnarly root vegetables . It is possible to achieve high marketability of root crops only on loose and structured soil.

The fourth carrot problem is bland root vegetables with pale-colored flesh . The taste of root vegetables depends not so much on the variety as on the growing conditions. To increase sugar content, experienced vegetable growers advise spraying plantings during the growing season with microelements (primarily boron and copper) and irrigating with humates. The color of root crops is determined by the amount of accumulated carotene. If the low carotene content is not a varietal feature (as in yellow-fruited varieties), then the longer the growing season, the more carotene the plant manages to accumulate.

Carrot varieties resistant to carrot fly

The carrot fly is one of the main pests of these root crops. It harms both young sprouts and mature carrots. Also, with the harvest, it is easy to bring it into storage, where it will overwinter well and continue to cause trouble next year.

If your place for growing carrots is in a humid place where the sun's rays do not penetrate, then these are optimal conditions for the appearance of an uninvited guest.

When planting carrots, pay attention to varieties that are resistant to this pest:

"Calgary F1" is a Dutch hybrid. Also resistant to cracking.

"Perfection"

"Nantik Resistafly F1" is an early ripening hybrid.