It is impossible to imagine any garden without root crops. Even if a summer resident grows vegetables for the soul, and not for storage, he will definitely sow carrots.
When choosing seeds for sowing, you need to choose a variety that is suitable for the climate, stores well, and has excellent taste.
Anastasia Kovrizhnykh, an expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", a scientist, agronomist and landscape designer, told how to choose carrot seeds for sowing in the new season.
Nantes 4
This variety has long established itself as an unpretentious character and high yield.
The carrots grow in a cylindrical shape and are a rich orange color.
The harvest is well stored, and caring for this variety will not cause difficulties even for beginners.
Vitamin 6
Among other high-yielding crops, this variety is distinguished by its resistance to cracking.
The core of vitamin carrots is usually small.
Otherwise, everything is familiar: consistently high yield, bright color, correct shape and excellent taste.
Shantane
It produces a rich harvest, the fruits are even and of the correct shape.
In addition to a long shelf life, the harvest can be transported without any problems.
Emperor
It is considered a mid-season variety, is distinguished by its large size, the carrots are juicy, sweet and have a long shelf life.
Queen of Autumn
Of the late varieties, this variety of carrot is worth paying attention to. The vegetables not only store well, but do not lose their taste.
Before heading to the store, summer residents are advised to study reviews of the varieties and hybrids they like. And also take into account the sowing dates and climatic conditions of the region.
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
