Carrots "Losinoostrovskaya 13": description of the variety and subtleties of cultivation

Many gardeners prefer to grow carrots in their plot. The product pleases with its wonderful taste, as well as an easy growing process, which will delight the crop.Excellent carrots and has proved itself due to its versatility in use. Among the many varieties that currently exist, Losinostrovskaya 13 carrots, which have received world recognition, have excellent characteristics.

This carrot belongs to mid-season varieties, it has excellent characteristics, as well as a vast area of ​​use. The leaves have a bright green color and almost standing look. Unlike other varieties of carrots, Losinoostrovskaya 13 fruits lack green tops of root crops, and this is due to the fact that they are completely submerged in the ground for most of the growing season. Only in some cases, this carrot is stuck out of the ground by 3-5 cm. The fruits are easily reached from the place of growth, despite their complete immersion.

The skin and pulp of the fruit has an unusually rich orange color. As for the thickness of the peel, it is thin, but at the same time it has a smooth and glossy surface that is not tough to the touch.

Root vegetables are usually cylindrical with a tip that can either be pointed or dull. There are both options. Varieties of carrots are characterized by large sizes:

• length - up to 15 cm;
• diameter - up to 4 cm;
• weight - up to 200 g

The entire period of ripening of the root takes up to 120 days, after which you can safely begin harvesting.

Positive reviews leave gardeners, who had the opportunity to grow it earlier in their plots. In many of them you can find information about the excellent taste characteristics of this variety, because it is made from carrot juice, as well as baby food. It can not be said about the high content in its composition of such substances as carotene and sugar.

Among the many advantages that a variety possesses, one can name the main ones:

• taste characteristics;
• yield;
• the possibility of growing in any climatic zones;
• immunity to many diseases;
• excellent keeping quality and portability of transportation.

Excellent property of carrots in this class should be called the absence of the stalk root.

It is possible to plant carrots not only in the spring, but also for the winter. At the same time, you should not be afraid of the fact that lowering the temperature will destroy the seeds, because it perfectly withstands frosts. Preferring planting in the winter, users get a great opportunity to get an early harvest.

The main role in the result of the landing is the choice of the soil in which the carrots will be sown, therefore this matter should be approached responsibly. For the carrot variety Losinoostrovskaya 13, the best type of soil is loam, as well as sandstone.

If the seeds are to be planted in spring, then the best period is considered to be from the end of March to mid-April. The optimal soil temperature for germination of carrots is considered to be +8 degrees. With the help of garden tools, special grooves are made, but they should not be very deep. The optimum depth is 3-5 cm, and the distance that should be maintained between the seeds should be at least 15 cm. After the sowing, you must gently sprinkle with earth

In the future, when the emergence of seedlings occurs, the standard sequence of actions performed during the cultivation of a culture is carried out:

• watering;
• soil loosening;
• feeding;
• remove excess shoots.

An important element that influences the result of growing carrots is the feeding process. The only thing that needs to be taken into account is that you can not do top dressing too often, and also abundantly.

The best fertilizer is mineral salt, which has in its composition calcium and potassium, which have a positive impact on both the yield and increase the taste characteristics of carrots.

The first dressings must be made 21 days after the shoots appear on the surface of the ground. It is also recommended during the period of active growth of the fetus to produce additional watering. Carrots are those vegetables that tolerate dry weather.

As for the process of loosening the soil, it is extremely important when growing carrots. This simple process helps to improve air circulation in the root system of the plant, and will also inhibit the growth of weeds. Do not forget about the most important task that this process performs, namely: enriching the soil and preserving moisture.

The harvest period is considered to be November, when winter is literally on the way. In the process of digging up of root crops from the ground and careful laying in cool rooms with sufficient moisture levels. Thanks to its excellent keeping quality, carrots can be easily stored until spring, without losing their original appearance and retaining a full supply of vitamins.

In order to preserve your harvest, at the first manifestations of infection, it is necessary to produce preventive measures, which consist in the use of special agrochemicals.

Among the most dangerous diseases that can have a negative impact on the root, can be identified: fomoz, white rot, bacteriosis, rhizoctoniosis.

Phomoz is the appearance of gray spots on the leaves and petioles. As measures to combat the disease, experts recommend warming up the seeds before planting, and during the first seedlings produce fertilizing with potassium mineral fertilizers, which have a detrimental effect on bacteria. But also these fertilizers have a positive effect in the fight against white rot, which affects the root crop in the form of plaque.

If, during the growth process, plants that have yellow leaves were noticed, and specific spots with a brown tint began to appear on the stems, then it is necessary to immediately treat them with the chemical preparation “Khom”. The plant, which is covered with gray spots, can be saved by spraying with chlorine dioxide of copper.

Carrots “Losinoostrovskaya 13” incorporates carotene, as well as a large amount of sugar. And also it has increased juiciness when compared with other varieties. Due to this property, it is an indispensable element in the preparation of children's mashed potatoes. Extraordinarily useful is the juice obtained from root vegetables.In many restaurants, a special cream soup is introduced into the menu, which has great taste and is also rich in vitamins.

It is recommended to use this root crop to people who have problems with sight, and also with the low hemoglobin in blood. Carrots can be used both fresh and cooked. Root varieties "Losinoostrovskaya 13" are excellent for freezing and preservation.

In the next video you will see the description, as well as the experience of growing carrots "Losinoostrovskaya 13".