List of varieties of carrots intended for long-term storage

It is not enough just to collect a large harvest of carrots, it is much more difficult to create optimal conditions for its long-term storage.

There are many reasons leading to the deterioration of a vegetable crop: high air temperature, increased dampness, contamination with pathogens.

However, the main factor that determines the shelf life of vegetables is their belonging to a particular type.

Read about which varieties of carrots are best suited for long-term winter storage in the article.

Variety selection

The choice of the variety is crucial in terms of keeping quality of carrots. Even healthy vegetables will rot and spoil in the cellar if they are not intended for long-term storage.

In order not to get confused in a gardening store, you need to focus on the following points:

1. Preference should be given to zoned varieties and hybrids. Such seeds are initially adapted to a specific climate, therefore they give a high yield and are better stored.
2. If the crop is planned to be sold, then it is recommended to choose varieties of foreign selection. They are smooth, beautiful and have a high keeping quality.
3. It is possible to purchase seeds from foreign producers, but they will have to be grown in a greenhouse or with a lot of fertilizers.
4. Consider the final shape and weight of the carrot. Medium-sized root vegetables are best stored, not too long or too small.
5. Care should be taken when buying round carrots. They ripen earlier than others, so they cannot lie down for a long time.
6. Take into account the peculiarities of the climate in the region. If the summer period is short, then the late-ripening varieties simply do not have time to ripen.
7. Buy hybrid varieties marked F1. This gives some guarantee that the harvest will correspond to the properties stated on the package with seeds (if the producer values ​​his reputation).

If you plan to store the crop before the onset of heat, you need to give preference to late-ripening varieties. Carrots harvested in the second half of autumn will last longer.

The best

Each grower has individual preferences in choosing a carrot variety. In order not to be left without a crop, it makes sense to buy several varieties of seeds..

On sale you can find large, sweet, early and late varieties that are quite suitable for winter storage.

Large

You need to plant large varieties of carrots in early May. Otherwise, they will not have time to reach maturity. The average weight of each root crop will be 200-300 g. Not all large varieties are subject to long-term storage, some of them deteriorate very quickly.

In order not to lose the harvest, you need to pay attention to the following names:

1. Canada F1... The variety ripens late, due to which its good keeping quality is ensured. The weight of root crops is rarely less than 200 g. This variety gives the highest yield in central Russia.
2. Russian size... The name of the variety is "speaking". In length, root crops reach 30 cm. The weight of one carrot can be equal to 1 kg!

   The huge size does not affect the taste characteristics of the fruits and their keeping quality. In order for the crop to meet all the declared characteristics, it must be grown in light soil and do not forget to feed it with organic fertilizers.

3. Losinoostrovskaya... This is a mid-season variety, the weight of which reaches 200 g, but the diameter of carrots can be up to 6 cm. Vegetables are grown in central Russia and in the northern regions. Root crops are well stored until the end of winter.

Sweet

The more sugar and carotene it contains, the sweeter the carrots will be. On sale you can find hybrids that are stored for a long time and do not lose their taste. These carrots can be eaten fresh and processed at your own discretion.

The following varieties have sweetness and increased keeping quality:

1. Beloved. These are early maturing vegetables that are resistant to cracking, so they can be stored until mid-winter. The length of the root crops is 15 cm and the weight reaches 150 g.
2. Karotan. The variety was developed in Holland. It belongs to the late maturing, harvested 40 days after germination.

   Root vegetables contain a lot of sugars, carotene and dry matter, which has a positive effect on their taste.

   With the right approach, the crop will lie until warmth.

3. Emperor. It is a late ripening variety with a high carotene content. The fruits have a juicy, rich taste, dense and aromatic pulp. During the storage period, the Emperor only improves its taste characteristics. Under good conditions, vegetables remain edible for up to 9 months.

Early

Early varieties do not store well, but this does not mean that they should be abandoned. You just need to eat these vegetables first. In addition, some varieties of early carrots can lie until January.

Seeds are sown at the end of June, and the harvest is harvested at the end of September... The average growing season is about 3 months.

The best varieties of early carrots that can be grown for long-term storage are:

1. Alenka. The ripening period of the root crop is up to 85 days. The vegetables have a cylindrical shape, good taste and sufficient juiciness. The surface of the carrot is smooth, without bumps. For the crop to lie for a long time, the seeds must be planted in fertile soil and watered frequently. The average weight of 1 root vegetable is 100 g, and the length is about 15 cm.
2. Artek. The seeds give high yields when planted in various types of soil. The variety was bred at the Transnistrian Research Institute of Agriculture.

   It can be planted throughout Russia with the exception of the Middle Volga region.

   Root crops ripen in 52 days, but for winter storage they are left in the ground for up to 65-86 days. Average weight - 80-110 g, length - 15 cm.

3. Kuroda. The variety has high adaptability, so it can be planted in any conditions. It is not afraid of heavy soils and diseases, it has a high keeping quality.In length, the fruits can reach 20 cm.

You need to store carrots of different varieties separately from each other.

Mid-season

When choosing seeds, you need to pay attention to the following names:

1. Autumn king... Carrots are well stored. During the first 5 months, it accumulates vitamin A, so its benefits are not reduced. In general, a crop can remain edible for about 8 months. The average fruit weight is 150-200 g, and the length is 16-25 cm.
2. Nandrin. This hybrid was bred by Dutch breeders, but it produces high yields and keeps well. Carrots are successfully grown in the North-West, Central, Ural, East Siberian and Far Eastern regions. Root crops have a flat smooth surface and a cylindrical shape, fully ripen in 105-115 days. The average weight of one specimen is 100-120 g. The hybrid is resistant to diseases and suitable for long-term storage.
3. Samson. Seeds have been introduced in Holland, vegetables have been successfully grown in Russia since 2001. Samson carrots are cultivated throughout the country. The crop is harvested 120 days after germination. The keeping quality of root crops is high. After 6 months, up to 86.7% of the crop remains edible.

Late

Late varieties of carrots are called autumn. For their full maturation, it takes 120 days or more. They give a high yield and are well stored until spring..

If optimal conditions are created for them, the humidity level is adjusted and air temperature, then you can eat carrots until June.

Seeds are popular with gardeners under such names as:

1. Dolyanka. The variety was bred by Polish breeders, in Russia it has been successfully grown since 1997. The fruits have a conical shape and an average weight of 94-144 g.

   They start harvesting 140 days after germination. Seeds are sown into the soil no later than May 5, and the harvest is harvested from October 1 to 30.

2. Autumn queen... Russian breeders have been planting it since 2005. It gives an excellent harvest in the Central regions and the Far East. Harvesting begins 130 days after the first shoots appear. Without loss, you can keep the harvest in the cellar until spring.
3. Flakke. This versatile variety feels great both in the central zone of Russia and in Siberia. The variety was developed in Holland. The length of the root crops reaches 30 cm, and the weight is 200 cm. The crop does not lose its characteristics during long-term storage.

For winter preservation

The following are best stored in winter varieties:

• Forto,
• Autumn queen
• Samson,
• Shantane,
• Nuance,
• Lagoon,
• Caramel,
• Moscow winter,
• Dolyanka,
• Nandrin,
• Alenka,
• Artek,
• Canada,
• Romos,
• Sweetheart
• Perfection,
• Abledo and others.

For preservation in jars

For preservation, medium-sized root crops are chosen. They must not show signs of decay or deterioration.

You need to start making preparations as early as possible after harvesting:

1. Lagoon. A versatile variety that is good for preservation and for fresh consumption.
2. Nerak. Cylindrical roots with a bright red color. Such carrots look very nice in jars.
3. Karlena. The specimens reach a length of 20 cm and weigh no more than 70 g. This variety is ideal for pickling.

For making juice

For the preparation of juice, it is better to choose early maturing varieties that have a juicy and sweet pulp, for example:

1. Caramel. Carrots get their name for their sweet taste, which comes from their high sugar content.
2. A princess. Root vegetables have a sweet, delicate taste. If the entire crop has not been used for juicing, it is safely sent to storage in the cellar. Fresh, it will lie until mid-summer.
3. Napoli. This Dutch hybrid tastes great, making it a great juice with no added sugar.

How to increase the term?

Fresh carrots are stored in the cellar. There are a number of factors to consider to increase the shelf life of foods:

1. Sort the crop thoroughly before storing. Sick, cracked or rotten fruits should not get into the common box.
2. Take care of the cleanliness of the room. It must be thoroughly disinfected.
3. Create optimal storage conditions: the air temperature should remain at a level from 0 to +2 degrees, and the humidity should not exceed 95%.
4. Avoid temperature drops.
5. Use a suitable container. Carrots can be stored in clay, in sand, in wooden boxes (in onion or garlic peels) and in plastic bags.

Conclusion

The variety has a direct effect on the term storing carrots... Late-ripening varieties are stored for the longest, although among the early and mid-season varieties you can also find seeds that remain edible until the end of winter.

There are many factors to consider when choosing hybrids, ranging from weather conditionsregion-specific and finishing with the final shape and weight of the carrot.