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Top 5 Carrot Varieties and Hybrids to Plant This Year: A Good Harvest is Guaranteed
29.03.2024 13:49
To provide yourself with this healthy treat for the winter and spring, it is extremely important to choose the right hybrid or variety of carrot for growing.
An expert of the online publication BelNovosti, agronomist, landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh listed five varieties that every summer resident will definitely like with their characteristics.
"Abaco F1"
This is an early-ripening hybrid variety derived from the Shantenay variety. It is capable of ripening quickly – in just 90 days after germination. Abaco fruits reach a length of 14-16 cm and a diameter of 5 cm. They have a rich dark orange color and a small core.
The taste of the fruits is excellent, they are not prone to cracking, which ensures high preservation of the harvest. The "Abaco" variety is suitable for both fresh consumption and canning. The yield can reach 11 kg per "square".
"Baltimore F1"
This hybrid variety is mid-season. The fruits have an elongated cylindrical shape with a blunt tip, reach a length of 20-25 cm and a weight of up to 230 grams.
The hybrid has a high carotene content and excellent taste characteristics and can yield from 6 to 10 kg per square meter.
"Bolero F1"
A mid-season hybrid carrot variety that is distinguished by its sweetness and juiciness. The fruits are uniformly round with a blunt tip, 18-21 cm long and weighing up to 200 grams.
Bolero is perfectly stored for a long time and tolerates freezing well. The hybrid yields up to 9 kg per square meter and is perfect for growing in difficult climatic conditions.
"Bolivar F1"
A mid-season hybrid carrot variety with high yield.
The fruits have a smooth conical shape with a delicate "nose", their size reaches 16-17 centimeters in length and up to 200 grams in weight. The color of the fruits is bright orange.
"Vitamin 6"
A time-tested carrot variety is an excellent choice for those who prefer traditional varieties. It belongs to the Berlicum/Nantes variety type and has oblong cylindrical fruits 15-17 cm long and 4-5 cm in diameter.
Sweet taste and good keeping quality make this carrot a welcome guest on any table.
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