Carrots are the most popular and versatile vegetable. It is equally good in desserts, salads, soups and main courses. For gardeners, the value of carrots lies in their taste, yield and storage.
Every year new varieties with beautiful labels appear on the shelves, but they are not a guarantee of a good harvest. To make the task easier, we offer the 7 best carrot varieties for 2020.
Nantes
The first in the ranking remains the old, proven carrot variety, which has been familiar to gardeners for many years. It is considered the standard of productivity, endurance and adaptability to climatic conditions.
The root vegetable is different:
- cylindrical in shape with a blunt end and a small tail;
- bright orange color;
- homogeneous juicy pulp;
- late ripening period - 105-110 days.
Carrots produce a good harvest only on loose, fertile soils.
Mirzoi yellow
This is also not new to the seed market. Yellow carrots are especially valued in Uzbekistan. It belongs to the early ripening and productive species.
The 15 cm root vegetable is shaped like a cylinder with a tapered tip. The surface is smooth, bright yellow with a characteristic shine.
The value of the variety lies in its juicy pulp, preservation of color and consistency during heat treatment. Sweet Mirzoi is perfectly stored until spring and does not lose its taste.
Parmex or Parisian carotel
The Parisian Carotel variety is not yet a familiar guest on the plots.The small root vegetables are more reminiscent of radishes. Grows well in compacted heavy and rocky soils, loves sun and ripens within 60 days. The pulp is sweet, tender, juicy and more suitable for making juices and dessert dishes.
Intense, rich orange color indicates high carotene content. The relatively low yield is compensated by the lack of demands on growing conditions. Carrots are resistant to cracking and, with minimal processing, are not affected by carrot flies.
Nandrin
The variety of Dutch selection managed to adapt to various conditions of the Russian Federation. Leveled cylindrical root vegetables have a smooth and shiny surface. Impressive dimensions: length 20 cm, weight 150-250 g indicate high productivity. The pulp is red-orange, juicy, sweet and good in fresh or processed form. Used for preparing dietary and baby food.
The hybrid is not susceptible to diseases, cracking, or insect damage, which eliminates additional treatments of the beds. Good keeping quality and high yield are appreciated not only by amateur gardeners, but also by farmers.
Dragon
Dragon carrots are no longer a new product, but they are still a rare variety that is not yet fully appreciated by summer residents. The early variety has an unusual bright purple color. The taste of carrots is excellent, it is sweet, juicy, with a characteristic carrot aroma. Contains vitamins of group “A” and beta-carotene. Constant consumption saturates the body with useful elements, which helps normalize blood pressure and improve blood composition.
It is recommended to consume Dragon fresh, as it loses color during heat treatment.
Chantenay 2461
The most appetizing and aromatic carrots, Chantenay, have won the hearts of many gardeners for their taste, aroma and beautiful appearance. The cone-shaped fruits barely reach 15 cm in length, but their diameter at the base can exceed 8 cm. The crisp, juicy pulp is ideal for making juices. The fruits are perfectly stored and resistant to cracking. High yield is the main advantage of the variety. With good care from 1 sq. m. you can get up to 10 kg of vegetables.
Cascade
Hybrid Cascade is a high-yielding, long-lasting and disease-resistant variety. Suitable for cultivation in any climatic zone. The variety is resistant to drought and prolonged rain. Spindle-shaped root vegetables reach a weight of 200-250 g. Due to their short length, carrots are resistant to rot and insects. The color of the pulp is bright orange, the taste is juicy and sweet. Suitable for consumption fresh or canned. During heat treatment it does not lose color and retains its taste.
The choice of variety depends on the preferences of each gardener, but it always makes sense to purchase new ones in addition to your favorite and proven varieties in order to diversify the table with bright colors and unusual tastes.
