Carrots "Canada F1": description and tips for growing

The Canada F1 carrot variety was bred by Dutch breeders and is considered medium late. It stands out for its high yield and long shelf life.How to grow such a variety and properly care for it, we consider in this article.

For the breeding of the presented variety of carrots, breeders have combined varieties such as Flacce and Chantane. As a result, a fairly large root vegetable was obtained. The length of the fruit is approximately 25 cm, and in the girth it is 5 cm. The average weight of one such vegetable is 170 grams, but there are also roots by half a pound. The shape of the carrot resembles a cone with a pointed end. The color of the carrot is no different from other varieties. The good news is that the vegetable is exceptionally smooth and has no flaws on the surface. The combination of these factors makes it clear that the presentation of this variety is above all praise.

Carrot ripening occurs after 4 months from the time the seeds are planted. One fruit contains carotene per 23 milligrams per 100 grams of vegetable. The fruit has a sweet taste and is quite juicy. It is with confidence that a high level of yield can be attributed to a particular variety, since about 8 kg of crop can be harvested from one square meter. The variety has the following characteristics:

• abundant, good harvest;
• excellent taste of the fruit;
• high levels of carotene;
• sufficiently long shelf life;
• unpretentious care;
• growing on heavy soils;
• high resistance to cercopiasis and tsvetushnosti.

You can also highlight the fact that if the carrots of this variety are planted at the wrong time, but a little late, then all the same the yield will be high. Canada F1 is growing rapidly and is able to overtake most other varieties in this indicator. The advantages of carrots also include its unpretentiousness to the soil, and the ability to grow in shaded areas. The root crop will give a wonderful harvest both on heavy black soil and on clay soils.

Seed germination is rather slow. In order for the carrot to grow quickly, it must be sown properly. Sowing is performed as follows:

• first you need to use fertilizers, then water the beds;
• then we plant seeds, but taking into account that no more than one hundred pieces should be placed on 1 square meter;
• for planting it is also necessary to make holes with a depth of not more than 1 cm, and leave the distance between the rows at 30 cm;
• it is recommended to sow the seeds individually with a gap of 0.5 mm;
• after sowing, it is advisable to soil the soil with peat and cover with a film before the first shoots.

After the emergence of the “Canada F1” it should take several weeks, and only then you can proceed to the first thinning. During such manipulation, it is necessary to observe a distance between the seedlings of 2 cm. After about 6 leaves appear on the sprouts, repeated thinning is carried out, but now a distance of 5 cm must be left between them. It is also recommended to weed the weed area at this thinning stage, and loosen the soil a little.

Experts advise to make a planter - it will help to sow carrots more conveniently and evenly. For such purposes, you can use a plastic box of baby chocolate eggs. It is necessary to make holes in it with the help of a heated needle, and the needle should correspond to the size of the seeds. After the holes are ready, pour the seed into the middle and close the lid. Also for such purposes, you can purchase a finished design, which is sold in flower shops.

When growing "Canada F1" gardener does not meet with many troubles, because growing brings a pleasure. In addition to thinning, carrots need regular watering, loosening the land, weeding from weeds, feeding and prevention from insects and pests - all these procedures are very important. Watering such carrots is rarely necessary, but abundant. Carefully ensure that no stagnation in the beds. Watering the plants is best done in the early morning or in the evening, after sunset. The amount of irrigation fluid depends entirely on the type of soil on which the vegetable grows.

During the cultivation of the vegetable is not recommended to use organic fertilizers, the best solution would be mineral and vitamin supplements.

Harvesting carrots is mainly carried out in early autumn, but it is desirable to choose a sunny day. This factor has a significant impact on the safety of root crops. The first harvest is carried out during the second thinning, and this is approximately in July. At this time, the fruit is still small in size, but ideal for cooking and carrot juice, which has many beneficial vitamins. Harvest "Canada F1" is possible not only manually, but also with the help of a cultivator.

After harvesting carrots, it is not always possible to use them immediately, and you have to store them throughout the winter. For this you need to know how to do it. There are several nuances that every summer resident should take into account.

• In order that carrots could be stored all winter, it should not be washed after cleaning. As practice shows, the remnants of the land on the vegetable does not allow it to deteriorate over a long period.
• After harvesting, you need to sort it out and separate the broken, small and damaged fruits from the normal ones. Selected carrots can be used for processing. And put whole and beautiful roots in a wooden bowl and sprinkle with sand a little. For storage, you can also use plastic bags, but they can not put more than 6 kg of carrots.
• The place where the harvest will be stored should be dry and dark. The optimum temperature is from 0 to + 3 degrees, and the air humidity should be kept within 93%.

Reviews of Canada F1 carrots claim that such a hybrid becomes more and more popular with each season. It can be grown on different types of soil and in climates with different weather conditions. Experienced gardeners prefer this variety for a high level of yield and for its excellent taste. After reading positive reviews from many experienced gardeners and novices, it is unlikely the seeds of “Canada F1” will long lie on the shelves.

The gardeners do not leave negative feedback on the variety, as if there are minor flaws, then against the background of such a number of advantages, nobody simply notices them. The only disadvantage for beginners may be the impossibility of planting "Canada F1" in manured soil. However, even this moment is easy to take into account, knowing all the subtleties of planting vegetables.

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