Detailed characteristics and description of the variety
This variety has its own characteristic differences from other varieties of carrots. Below are all its features and characteristics.
- Appearance . This is a fairly large vegetable - without taking into account the tops, it can reach 13 cm. The root itself is smooth, with a blunt tip. The color is orange, with red splashes. The pulp is dense and juicy, and the core is thin and differs little in color from the bulk of the carrot.
- Variety type . “Emperor” belongs to the same variety type as the varieties “Darina”, “Morevna” and “Lakomka”, namely the “Berlicum” variety, also known as “Berlikumer”. All representatives of this variety have almost the same characteristics, with minor exceptions.
- Amount of fructose and beta-carotene . Like other “neighbors” by variety, “Emperor” has a high content of useful substances. So, the amount of beta-carotene is 16-25 mg, and sugar is 6-11%.
- Sowing time . It is considered a late-ripening variety that fully ripens in one hundred to one hundred twenty days.
- Seed germination . According to official data, this figure is about 75%, but some gardeners claim that they managed to achieve 90% germination.
- Average weight of 1 root vegetable . Fully ripe carrots of this variety weigh 90-200 grams.
- Productivity per 1 ha . With proper care, this figure is 55 tons per hectare.
- Purpose of the variety and keeping quality . Due to the fact that “Emperor” is well stored and even improves its qualities over time, it is grown for sale. It is ideal for transportation and storage in a warehouse.
- Growing regions . All regions with a temperate climate and loamy soil are suitable. If the climate is too warm, then it makes sense to carry out additional watering and mulch the soil.
- Where is it recommended to grow . The carrots themselves are unpretentious and if the climate conditions are met, then they can be easily grown outside, without a greenhouse.
- Resistance to diseases and pests . The variety is disease-resistant; extremely rarely it can contract cercospora blight or powdery mildew. Pests include wireworms and carrot moths.
- Maturing period . As mentioned above, “Emperor” matures in 110 days. It is usually planted in June-July in order to catch it before the first serious frost. We invite you to learn about other varieties of carrots based on their ripening time.
- What types of soil does he prefer ? The best option is loam or moist, sandy soil. It can also be grown in black soil, but the soil needs to be mulched.
- Frost resistance and transportability . By itself, this variety does not tolerate frost very well and that is why it is grown before the onset of real cold weather. However, during transportation it makes sense to maintain a not very high temperature.
- Manufacturability of the variety for farmers and peasants.
"Emperor" is not ideal for use as a technical root crop - you can find a much more profitable variety. However, it is very popular for the production of juices and baby food.
Caring for Emperor carrots
Without proper care, it is very difficult to get a large carrot harvest. But as gardeners note, this variety is much easier to care for than, for example, the “Samson”, “Nantes” or “Chantane” varieties.
- Water for irrigation is used warm, standing in the sun. For the first 2 weeks, carrots are watered 2 times a week. At the same time, water consumption per square meter is approximately 3-5 liters. Then, water consumption increases to 7-10 liters per square at the same frequency of watering.
- Loosening the row spacing and root area is very important. The procedure is done with a small hoe so that the roots of the crop are not damaged. While loosening the soil, it is also worth removing all weeds. They are pulled out by the roots and then thrown into compost or burned.
- Feeding for this carrot is not done often. In the first month you don’t have to do them at all. Then one nitrogen fertilizing is done, and after another 20 days - phosphorus.
- The first thinning is necessary when the tops grow by 3 cm. The plantings are thinned out so that there is about 2 cm of free space between the seedlings. The second thinning is necessary when the root crop reaches a diameter of 1 cm. All excess shoots are pulled out so that there is 6 cm of free space between adjacent crops.
- In the event of the appearance of diseases, which rarely happens, the crops are sprayed with a 1% solution of Bordeaux mixture, the preparation "Skor" or "Baleton".
- Among the pests you should be wary of are mole crickets, wireworms and carrot moths. In the case of wireworms and mole crickets, traps are set and soil insecticides “Medvetox” and “Zemlin” are purchased. But a decoction of tomato tops or the preparations “Vantex”, “Karate”, “Borey” will help against carrot moths.
With proper care, carrots will develop quickly and produce a large harvest. And if the soil was soft and nutritious enough, the root crops will grow smooth and beautiful, with a pleasant taste.
Advantages and disadvantages
The advantages, in addition to those described above, include:
- Excellent, pronounced taste.
- Storage up to nine months.
- Easy to plant.
If we talk about the shortcomings, here we can highlight:
- A small percentage of germination when compared with other varieties.
- Demanding on soil compared to other carrots.
Growing
Since the seeds are sold in granular form, planting them is quite simple. Seeds are planted in beds, the distance between which should be at least twenty centimeters, to a depth of two centimeters. The distance between the holes should be about seven centimeters . Accordingly, when thinning, you must maintain this distance.
"Emperor" requires increased watering. Before planting, about ten meters per square meter. Then, from five to seven liters per linear meter, twice a week. After germination, you can increase the amount of water to ten liters.
Planting takes place starting in August. The main thing is that the earth warms up above three degrees Celsius.
How to grow
Before you start sowing carrot seeds, familiarize yourself with the peculiarities of its cultivation.
Dates, scheme and rules of planting
Sowing of the Emperor variety begins in late April - early May. There is an option for sowing carrots in the summer - in early July.
When choosing a site for planting, we take into account what crops grew on it last season.
The following are considered bad predecessors:
- celery;
- beans;
- parsley;
- dill.
The best option for carrots would be soil after potatoes, onions, tomatoes, cucumbers or lettuce.
Important! The optimal soil for carrots is loam or sandy soil with high humidity. When planting on chernozem, mulch is carried out with the addition of sawdust and river sand in a 1:1 ratio.
To get beautiful, even and tasty fruits, it is important to properly prepare the bed. To do this, for 2 sq. m of land use the following fertilizers:
- 4 buckets of compost;
- 2 buckets of peat;
- 2 buckets of sand;
- 100 g nitrophoska.
The composition is applied under digging and left for a couple of days to settle. Then the bed is well leveled so that the soil is soft and without lumps.
Attention. There is no need to treat the seeds before planting. They are produced in the form of dragees, that is, they are in a shell of concentrated mineral fertilizers.
Before planting the seed, be sure to water the soil so that the shell dissolves faster. Carrots are planted by making shallow grooves - the optimal planting depth is 2-3 cm. The seeds are placed at a distance of 1.5 cm from each other, and 20-25 cm are left between the rows. Then they are sprinkled with earth.
Care
Carrots, like any other crop, need proper care. It consists of the following agricultural practices:
- When the sprouts reach 3 cm, thin out, leaving 2 cm between them.
- When the carrots reach a diameter of 1 cm, thin out again, leaving gaps of 5-6 cm.
- Be sure to weed the plantings to remove weeds. After weeding, loosen the soil between the rows. This helps to better saturate the roots with oxygen.
- Watering plants after germination for two weeks is carried out 2 times a week, spending per 1 sq. m 3-4 liters of water. Then the volume is increased to 5-7 liters. Shortly before harvest, watering is stopped.
There is no need to fertilize the plantings within a month. The seeds already contained the necessary complex of minerals. Then you can fertilize with chicken manure several times.
Nuances of cultivation and possible difficulties
The variety is demanding on moisture, so follow the watering schedule. Do not forget to loosen the soil so that a crust does not form. Remove weeds, otherwise they will not allow root crops to grow actively.
The variety can be attacked by pests:
- Medvedka. The insect lives underground and eats fruits and roots. The soil insecticide Medvetox is used against it.
- Wireworm. They fight it using special preparations or harmless traps. To do this, fresh potatoes or carrots are placed on wooden sticks and buried in the ground. After some time, the traps are removed along with the pest and destroyed.
- Carrot moth. An infusion prepared from tomato shoots is effective against the pest: 2 kg of chopped green tops, leaves and shoots are poured into 10 liters of hot water and infused for 5-6 hours. Then the resulting liquid is diluted in a ratio of 1:4, a little grated soap is added and the plantings are treated.
The Emperor is immune to many diseases:
- late blight;
- rhizoctoniasis;
- Alternaria blight;
- bacteriosis;
- brown spot.
However, root vegetables can be affected by:
- Powdery mildew. It occurs in moist soil. It is manifested by the presence of a white coating on any part of the plant. Over time, such places become hard and crumble. To combat the disease, fungicides “Baleton” or “Skor” are used. They are used in accordance with the instructions.
- Cercospora blight. The disease is characterized by the presence of brown spots on the foliage. For prevention purposes, it is important to adhere to crop rotation and spray plants with Bordeaux mixture.
All chemical treatments are carried out at least 30 days before harvest. Please read the instructions for use first.
Other types of carrots similar to this variety
Varieties with similar properties include all neighbors by variety type, namely:
- Darina.
- Berlicum Royal.
- Gourmand.
- Morevna.
- F1 Bastia, Berschi and Bangor.
They are all quite large, smooth and have an excellent taste. Their soil preferences are also the same. If you really love carrot juices and make large stocks of vegetables for the winter, then “Emperor” is ideal for you.
The ease of cultivation and high yield will be a real gift for both the amateur and the professional farmer. The main thing is to follow the planting instructions and periodically check the planting for the presence of pest beetles that can spoil the crop.
You can learn about different varieties of carrots on our website. Our experts will tell you how to plant, grow and harvest a good harvest of varieties such as Baltimore, Samson, Vitamin 6, Karotel, Sentyabrina, NIIOH 336, Moscow Winter, Chantanay, Touchon and Canada.
Farmer reviews
Most summer residents note many positive aspects of the variety. They enjoy the bountiful harvest, long shelf life, and shape and sweetness of the root vegetables.
Victor, Yekaterinburg: “Emperor variety carrots are a godsend for those who are very busy and economical. There is no special need to care for the plantings. The fruits are very large and juicy. Their keeping quality is excellent. You can store it all winter.”
Ilona, Izhevsk: “I learned about this carrot about 5 years ago. But then little was known about her. The variety appeared recently. I planted a bed and I liked these carrots. It is very tasty, almost without a core. It stores great if you follow all the rules."
Alexander, Dnepropetrovsk: “ I have always grown several varieties of carrots on the plot. Among them was the Emperor. His harvest is much larger than others. And minimal maintenance is required. The main thing is to avoid drought and water regularly. I also fertilize a couple of times a season. Now I’ve decided to leave only him.”
