Early ripe varieties of carrots: Kuroda, Shantane, Cordoba and others

Growing Shantane carrots in your backyard is not difficult. She does not need to create any special conditions. This type of vegetable is unpretentious to environmental conditions. Several varieties have been bred, including early ripe varieties of carrots. Almost all of them are high-yielding, with rather juicy fruits.

Chantane varieties are among the top ten varieties of carrots. This variety was bred in France, but has become widespread and grown in many European countries.

Varieties have excellent taste, high yield and beautiful appearance of fruits, with smooth and even sides, painted in bright orange. Some varieties have a reddish tint. They have almost no defective fruit.

The fruits contain a lot of juice, they have a universal use. Juices, salads are prepared from them and added to dishes with heat treatment. Stored in a cellar or frozen.

This variety of vegetable was brought to Russia about 70 years ago. Shantane carrots are the ancestor of the popular variety type. Different species have much in common, but their characteristics are different. The selection process has improved some indicators.

In the variety type there are early varieties of carrots and mid-season, and several hybrids. They are bred for cultivation in various climatic conditions. There are varieties of carrots for central Russia. Their yield is not affected by the composition of the soil.

Shantane fruit contains sugar (from 5.5% to 10%). The weight of one carrot can reach up to 250 g. For a season from 1 square.m. can be collected up to 9 kg. Early maturing varieties of carrots grown in greenhouse conditions can be harvested 2 harvests per year, which is especially true for those who grow commercially.

Characteristics of cultivation

The maximum yield is obtained on loose, nutrient-rich soils, but you can also pick up varieties of carrots for Siberia.

The bed for future planting is chosen in such a way that it is sufficiently illuminated by the sun's rays. 1-2 days before planting the seeds, the soil is thoroughly watered. Seeds are placed in shallow furrows of 2-3 cm and covered with earth. Row spacing is approximately 25 cm.

In the process of plant growth, after sprouts have appeared, top dressing with nitrogen fertilizers is necessary, and in the future they require potash fertilizers.

As the seeds germinate, the beds thin out. It is optimal to leave 5-7 cm between plants.

Important! Thin out should be subject to the growth of all sown seeds. It is necessary to wait until the tops rise above the ground by 5-6 cm. After thinning, watering the beds is required.

Shantane Kuroda

This hybrid is popular among vegetable growers. Shantane Kuroda carrots have early ripening. Carrot seeds germinate well. Approximately 70% of the seeds planted in the beds germinate. The first crops are harvested already 90 days after emergence.

First of all, Kuroda carrots are valued for their unpretentiousness to growing conditions and the environment. The fruits grow up to 20 cm in length. They have great shape and good taste. Although the variety is considered early, its keeping quality is relatively long.

Cordoba

Cordoba carrots are considered a classic variety of this cultivar.She has an average maturity. The growing season is 90-115 days. This period does not depend on the region of growth and the composition of the soil. Root crops have a conical shape. They can grow up to 17 cm in length and 180 g in weight. The upper part of the fruit does not protrude above the soil surface and does not turn green. Even high humidity does not adversely affect the fruits, they do not crack.

Royal

Another common species of the carrot family is Shantane Royal. It has slightly shortened even fruits. Productivity up to 9 kg per square meter. It has high disease resistance. The increased formation of arrows for the Shantane Royal variety is not a characteristic phenomenon. Great for juicing and adding fresh vegetables to salads. Has the ability to persist for a long time.

Royal

Shantane Royal has an average period to maturation. It is often grown in the west of Russia. The first harvest of fruits occurs 90-110 days after germination. Root crops grown in greenhouses for sale are harvested in early spring. These carrots keep for a long time. It has a moderate sweetness and a high content of carotene. Orange-red flesh

Red Kored

Chantane Red Cored - has a medium early fruit ripening period. The growing season lasts 110-110 days. The fruits are cone shaped. Any soil composition is suitable for them. On open ground, you can achieve a yield of 7-8 kg per square meter. m.

Red Core

Chantane Red Core is one of the early ripe varieties. Its difference from other varieties of this variety type is increased productivity. Harvesting of root crops takes place 80-86 days after germination.The fruits are relatively small (11-16 cm). There is no bitterness in the fruits, Red Core has an increased amount of carotene and sugar. The color of the pulp is evenly colored orange.

Nandrine

Nandrin carrots are very productive. This is a fairly early ripening variety. Before harvest, 75-95 days pass from seedlings. This carrot has the shape of a cylinder. They can reach a length of 20 cm. Juicy pulp, orange-red hue. The variety has yield stability.

Used fresh and added to fruit and vegetable juices. Suitable for long term storage. They collect up to 6.7 kg per square meter.

Amsterdam

Amsterdam Carrot belongs to the universal type of use. This is an early vegetable grown in greenhouses, film greenhouses and open beds.Planted in the southern part of Russia and the middle lane. The pulp is relatively firm. The weight of one can be 150 g, and the length is not more than 15 cm. The variety is distinguished by unpretentiousness to top dressing and regular watering. Root crops are not prone to cracking.

Laguna

The new hybrid Laguna f1 is characterized by even fruits. It is a Nantes type of vegetable with excellent taste. It has a high content of carotene. The core has one color of pulp - bright orange. Laguna root crops have a maximum length of 17 cm. For sale per bunch, harvesting of root crops begins 60 days after emergence. The rest of the harvest is harvested on the 80th day. It is possible to carry out two crops of this carrot within one year.

Carotel

Legendary Karotel carrots have a mid-season ripening period. She has a relatively high yield (up to 7 kg per 1 sq. M.). Time to fruiting from germination is about 90 days. This variety can be grown in almost all climatic conditions.

The color of the roots is orange, the shape is in the form of a cylinder with a blunt tip. Length up to 15 cm, weighing no more than 100 g. The pulp is very tender and juicy, has a high taste. Used for dietary and baby food. The variety has a fairly long shelf life.

Saturno

Carrot Saturno f1 - a hybrid bred in France. This is the earliest variety. Ripening occurs already at 50-55 days after germination. It is used in a variety of greenhouses and greenhouses. It has a rich dark orange color. The length of the fruit is up to 19 cm, and in diameter up to 3-4 cm.

Root vegetables are very sweet in taste. The inner core has the same shade as the rest of the pulp. She has a high content of carotene. The fruits of carrots Saturno f1 have resistance to cracking and almost simultaneous ripening (up to 90%). Used primarily for commercial purposes.

Caramel

Medium-early ripening has Caramel carrots. It is harvested 70 days after germination. The fruits contain a large amount of sugar and carotene. It is used in children's and diet food. The root crop has an orange tint. It reaches 17 cm in length, and weighs 165 g. It practically does not crack.

Napoli

Napoli f1 carrots are characterized by super early ripening. The beginning of the collection of root crops is carried out already on the 60th day after germination. The fruits are homogeneous, aligned along the entire length. It has excellent taste qualities. It is possible to re-sow on the same bed during the season.

Royal Chanson

Carrot Royal Chanson is a very early ripening variety of the Chantane type. Fruits up to 16 cm in length, diameter up to 6 cm.They have a conical shape, pointed downwards. They have good taste. Suitable for early collection and sale in bunches. If sowing is carried out in the summer, then these carrots can be stored for a long time.

Reviews

Stanislav M., Volga region: “For several years now I have been planting a bed of Laguna carrots of the Shantane variety in my summer cottage. The harvest is stable. There are no problems with its cultivation. The description of the variety is fully consistent with reality. I am pleased with its taste and early ripening. I used to plant other varieties, but decided to stop here.”

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