Popular carrot variety Canada - nuances of its planting and care

“Canada” is one of the best varieties of carrots, widely cultivated by gardeners in our country. The variety combines excellent taste, high yield and rapid adaptability to any climatic conditions. Let's find out how to plant these carrots correctly, how to grow them and preserve the harvest.

Carrot Canada

Carrot seeds Canada

The Canada carrot variety has good yields

Description of the variety

“Canada” is a mid-late ripening hybrid variety characterized by good yield and excellent taste. Designed for growing on heavy clay soils.

Roots

Carrots are of a standard shape, in the form of an elongated cylinder, the tips are slightly rounded, the diameter of the root crop is 5 cm, the length is 20 cm. The mass is large, on average 0.1-0.2 kg, there are also specimens weighing 0.5 kg. The flesh is deep orange, the center is almost the same shade, but slightly darker.

The peel is orange, without tubercles, smooth to the touch. The leaves of the plant are dark green, collected in a semi-spreading strong rosette.

Seeds

The seeds are small and do not have very good germination. Fraction 1.7–2.0 mm. It’s not difficult to purchase them - they are available in every city in our country. It will not be possible to collect seed material on your own, since Canada carrots are a hybrid variety. Seeds from hybrid varieties do not retain the genetic properties of their “parents,” and “Canada” carrots are no exception.

Selection Bejo Zaden Netherlands

Daucus carota L.

One of the most popular mid-late, high-yielding carrot hybrids of Dutch selection, suitable for growing on heavy soils and resistant to unfavorable climatic conditions. The period from full germination to technical ripeness is 120-130 days. The root crop is long, conical in shape, with a slightly pointed tip (Chantenay/Danvers variety). Weight – 120-400g. The color of the bark and core is orange. Resistant to cracking and discoloration, has good shelf life and disease resistance. Productivity 4.5-7.6 kg/sq.m. It is grown everywhere, including in risky farming areas.

ADVANTAGES OF A HYBRID:

High yield and marketability, excellent taste, high beta-carotene content.

The seeds are treated with THIRAM FUNGICIDE! Do not soak before sowing!

SOWING:

They are carried out on ridges or ridges in late April - early May. Prefers sandy and light loamy, slightly acidic, well-aerated soils. The best predecessors: tomatoes, cucumbers, potatoes, onions, legumes. Does not tolerate fresh organic fertilizers and stagnant water. In the spring, 10-15g of urea, 30-40g of superphosphate and 15-20g of potassium chloride per 1m2 are added to the digging. Sowing pattern in 3-4 lines, for example 20*20*20*60cm. The seeding depth is 1.5-2cm. Pre-winter sowings are carried out in late October - early November, when the temperature drops to 5°C. Then the crops are mulched with a layer of peat 2-3 cm thick. The seedlings tolerate frosts well down to -3°C. Before emergence, the soil crust is destroyed.

CARE:

Weeding, infrequent watering, loosening rows. When thinning seedlings for the first time, leave a distance of 1-2 cm between plants.

Advantages and disadvantages

The “Canada” variety, like other crops, has pros and cons; they must be taken into account when choosing this plant.

Advantages of this variety:

• low maintenance requirements;
• has no special preferences in the choice of soil;
• excellent taste of root vegetables;
• good shelf life under proper storage conditions;
• high productivity;
• industrial volumes of crops can be harvested by machine;
• high content of vitamins and minerals in root vegetables;
• resistance to many typical carrot diseases;
• the presence of large amounts of beta-carotene in root vegetables.

Disadvantages of this variety:

• has a negative attitude towards waterlogging of the soil;
• takes a long time to germinate;
• affected by carrot fly;
• seeds for sowing must be purchased annually, since Canada is a hybrid variety.

History of carrots

The history of carrots as an agricultural crop goes back more than 3 thousand years. It grew in Afghanistan and had a purple fruit with a sharp, bitter taste. Only seeds and leaves were used as spices. Even in the 12th century, the carrot fruit was used as horse feed. Only in the 16th century, thanks to the Dutch, the familiar orange vegetables appeared.

In the Middle Ages, carrots were considered a delicacy for gnomes, and people believed that gnomes paid for a certain amount of these vegetables in gold bars.

Recently, thanks to the work of the Dutch, a new hybrid variety Canada f1 (Canada), a carrot with high quality and taste, has appeared.

Landing Features

Carrot seed takes a very long time to germinate, so the grains need to be sown as early as possible. You should not make the crops too dense; the best planting frequency is approximately 100 seeds per 1 square meter. m.

Lighting and soil requirements

Carrots of this variety are neutral to light, so if there is not enough light, the variety can easily survive it. The plant grows on various soils, but it is better to plant this carrot on slightly acidic sandy or light loamy soils.

The variety also produces good results on dense chernozems; it is also permissible to grow on clay soils, where other varieties of the crop do not grow at all.

“Canada” cannot be planted in freshly manured soil.

Optimal timing

As mentioned earlier, sowing must be done as early as possible. It is better to do this in the last week of April or early May, but not later. Sowing before winter is carried out in mid-October - early November, the temperature by this time should drop to +5 degrees.

Site selection and soil preparation

The “Canada” hybrid can withstand a lack of light, so the variety can be planted anywhere on the site, even in the darkest. As for preparing the soil, it all depends on the choice of soil in which you plan to plant carrots. The best option is light soils, where carrots produce the greatest yield. Dig up the soil in advance, especially if it is heavy, and feed it with mineral fertilizers.

Crop rotation rules

When growing any crop, crop rotation plays an important role. It is better to plant carrots after cabbage, tomatoes, potatoes, lettuce or onions. This variety should not be sown after cilantro, celery, parsley or caraway.

Sowing technology

Sowing carrots is not very difficult, but there are certain requirements that must be observed during sowing. The germination rate of the seeds is not particularly high, but if you place them in the ground without preliminary preparation, this period will drag on for another 1-2 weeks. Dry grains cannot be planted, as they contain a huge amount of beneficial oils, which do not allow water supplied during irrigation to reach the embryo.

Before direct planting, the seed must first be washed well and then soaked. As a soaking agent, use 1 liter of warm water and a little stimulating solution, for example “Effekton”. It can be replaced with sodium humanate or 1 tbsp. l. wood ash.

Place the seed in this product, placed in a fabric bag. After a day, take it out and rinse with water, wrap it in gauze and put it in the refrigerator for 3 days - to strengthen the immune system.

Before sowing, take out the bag and dry the grains until they become free-flowing.

Algorithm for sowing carrot seeds:

1. Moisten the soil and use a hoe to make small indentations in it.
2. Place seed into the holes to a depth of 15-20 mm.
3. Sowing pattern: seeds - 50 cm from each other, furrows - 20-30 cm.
4. After sowing, carefully mulch the beds with peat.
5. Before the first shoots form, cover the beds with covering material. Agrofibre is ideal.

Growing and caring for carrots

Despite the unique ability of Canada carrots to adapt to any growing conditions, the plant still needs high-quality and regular care. It consists of watering and loosening the soil, thinning the plantings and applying fertilizing.

Watering

Carrots “Canada” are considered a resistant variety, so they react calmly to differences in water volumes. But do not overdo it with watering, otherwise the root crops will begin to rot and there will be no harvest. In addition, frequent application of moisture negatively affects the density of the soil, so water the seedlings as needed.

Thinning

Thinning is a very labor-intensive process, so not every summer resident likes to do it. Without thinning, carrots will grow small and not as juicy as they should be. Shoots appear 14-20 days after planting; it is during this period that thinning should be done. Between the rows, weed out the weeds and loosen the soil; it should become airy and light. Such an event will help carrots grow better and bring as much harvest as possible.

Fertilizer application

Never apply organic fertilizers between the rows of carrots; they will completely burn the sprouts. Choose mineral fertilizers. Use wood ash, ammonium nitrate or superphosphate granules.

Read about feeding carrots in the next article.

Pest and disease control

The “Canada” variety is resistant to many typical crop diseases; carrots are not afraid of altenaria blight, cercospora blight and leaf blossom. The variety is not able to fully combat the carrot fly. The mole cricket, a large digging insect that is especially dangerous to young root crops, can also cause harm.

If pests or diseases are detected, the plantings must be treated with special chemicals or folk remedies. Processing of carrots is carried out no later than 1 month before harvesting, otherwise the root crops will become saturated with poisons and become unsuitable for food.

Preventive measures:

• Sprinkle the rows with wood ash.
• Use products based on laundry soap or hot pepper infused in water.
• Use wormwood infusions to combat midges and carrot flies.

The carrot fly reacts very actively to the aroma of onions. To prevent mole crickets from appearing, bury crushed egg shells between the rows; you can also add fish scales and other organic debris.

Harvest time and storage

Harvesting in central Russia takes place in the middle or end of September

You need to choose a dry, sunny day - this is very important, otherwise the shelf life of Canada carrots may be significantly reduced. The first harvest is obtained during the second thinning around July

Even though the fruits are not yet large enough, they are quite suitable for eating or making excellent carrot juice, rich in vitamins. This variety of carrots is suitable for harvesting using any mechanisms, for example, a cultivator.

Winter storage rules

Since this variety has remarkable keeping quality, long-term storage is about it!

1. It is strictly forbidden to wash carrots before storing them. From experience, fruits with soil residues are less susceptible to spoilage.
2. Fruits should be sorted: small, broken, uneven fruits and those with traces of damage from pests should be sent for processing. Place whole, even and beautiful root vegetables in containers, sprinkling each row with slightly damp sand or sawdust.
3. You can also use plastic bags, but load no more than five kilograms of carrots into them.
4. The storage location for Canada carrots should be dark and dry, temperature 0+3 °C, humidity no more than 95%.

If these conditions are met, carrots will be perfectly preserved until the next harvest, without losing their taste and commercial qualities.

Winter storage of Canada carrots

In order for the carrot harvest to last as long as possible, you must adhere to the basic rules:

• Choose a dark and cold storage place, with a temperature of 0...+3 degrees.
• Air humidity should be no more than 94%.
• Do not wash root vegetables before storing.
• Do not select broken or unhealthy fruits for storage.
• Place no more than 5-6 root vegetables in a container, cover them with sand.
• You can also lay them in stacks and also sprinkle them with sand.

With proper storage in the cellar, carrots can retain commercial quality for about 10 months. You can read about different ways to store carrots in this article.

You can watch a video review of the Canada carrot variety in the following video:

Productivity

Carrots in Canada have high yields. It is more productive than many of the popular varieties of this crop. Up to 7.5 kg of selected root crops can be harvested per square meter of sown area. In various regions, cases of harvesting these carrots in volumes far exceeding the declared yield have been repeatedly recorded.

The variety is distinguished by a very high content of carotene in the root crop, as well as excellent keeping quality. The purpose of carrots is universal. It is equally good for use:

• immediately for fresh food;
• in current processing;
• for preparing for future use - you can can it, make juices, or freeze the product.

Advice. These carrots keep well and are suitable for storage for a long time. Therefore, the harvested crop can be stored in storage, removing carrots as needed for current consumption and processing.

Reviews

★★★★★
Oleg, 45 years old, summer resident, Moscow region. Carrots of the “Canada” variety sprouted excellently in heavy soil.
We plant it the next year after the tomatoes. Since they need good watering, the soil after them is too “clogged”, and not all crops get along in such conditions. But Canada carrots are an exception. Productivity is always at the highest level, taste is excellent. ★★★★★
Peter, 53 years old, gardener, Slavyansk. Root crops grow evenly, bright orange in color.
Very tasty and juicy. In winter I store it in the cellar; the last time the harvest lasted about 9 months. The only thing I don’t like about the process of growing the “Canada” variety is the mandatory thinning. But what can you do, any variety of carrot needs free space. Hide

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Try growing "Canada" carrots; they will truly surprise you with the taste and size of the roots. These carrots can be used for a variety of purposes - eaten fresh, processed, canned, stored for long-term storage.

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What are the disadvantages of a hybrid?

The main disadvantage of Canada F1 carrots is the slow germination of seeds. If they are not processed and germinated before sowing, they can “sit” in the ground for a very long time, completely inactive. Of course, for any gardener such a delay will be a real test. To make growing easier, you need to germinate the seeds about 5-7 days before sowing.

You can also hear a lot of reviews about the average taste of the hybrid. But given its versatility, such a drawback is forgivable. The harvest is simply used for processing and not fresh.