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Which varieties of carrots to choose for sowing in 2025: experienced gardeners are already stocking up
04.01.2025 08:13
Every year, summer residents select root crop seeds for sowing. It is better to do this in advance so as not to have to sow illiquid crops.
But before you head to the store, take a few minutes to read reviews and get advice from professionals.
Anastasia Kovrizhnykh, an expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", a scientist, agronomist and landscape designer, spoke about the best carrot seeds.
General recommendations
When choosing seeds, do not forget about the climate conditions, soil condition, diseases and pests that you encounter on your site.
An equally important point is the conditions and shelf life of the harvest.
After this, you can start making your choice.
Abaco F1
This is a hybrid with excellent seed germination rates.
It is early, ripens 90-95 days after germination, and produces a harvest even on heavy soils.
The fruits grow to a weight of up to 250 grams and with proper care, up to 6 kg of vegetables can be harvested from one square meter.
Carrots are designed for growing in cool climates.
Good for fresh consumption, home processing and storage
Victoria F1
Ripens in 80-85 days, fruits are cylindrical, up to 20 cm long and weigh up to 200 g.
Good fresh, suitable for canning and making juice.
Resistant to bolting, produces good yields even in heavy soil, but does not store well in winter.
Amsterdam
It is an early and productive variety. The ripening period is 80 days.
The fruits are orange, cylindrical, blunt-ended, up to 17 cm long and weighing up to 150 g.
It is distinguished by its small core and juicy, sweet pulp.
One square meter produces up to 4-5 kg of vegetables and does not crack.
