Carrots: seeds, the best varieties for Siberia

Carrots are a bright root vegetable, indispensable for preparing first and second courses and even desserts. The rich vitamin composition makes this crop even more valuable. The comparative unpretentiousness of the carrot makes it possible to grow it in many regions, including those with harsh climatic conditions.

Growing in Siberia and Altai Territory

Difficult weather conditions create certain difficulties in the process of growing carp. The Siberian climate and weather of the Altai Territory cannot be called extreme for this culture. Seeds germinate even at low temperatures, and young shoots easily tolerate small frosts. At an average daily temperature of + 20˚C ... + 25˚C during the period of active growth of fruits, you can get a high yield with a high-quality presentation.

Low temperatures increase the period of seed hatching. Therefore, in Siberia, you should definitely not rush to sowing. If, nevertheless, after sowing the cold came, then it is recommended to cover the bed with sawdust, hay. In the open field, carrots can easily withstand short-term frosts down to -5 ˚C… -7 ˚C, but this will affect the taste of the fruit. Prolonged cold snap in the spring and summer also reduces the marketability of carrots. The fruits grow in an ugly shape, and the pigment does not appear bright enough.

The peculiarity of carrots is that until the root is formed, it takes all the nutrients from the seed. Therefore, it is very important to select high-quality carrot varieties for Siberia. The period of seed germination is often delayed, and the nascent fruit should have enough nutrition until the root system and sprout appear.

Carrot

It is recommended to embed the seeds to a depth of about 2 cm, then the germination period will be slightly reduced.

Both autumn and spring methods are suitable for planting carrots in Siberia. Sowing in autumn allows for a super early harvest. However, it is important to know that such roots are only suitable for fresh consumption, they are not intended for long-term storage.

If you plan to harvest carrots for the winter, then planting is organized in the first decade of April. In order to guarantee high germination of seeds, they must be processed:

• Initial selection. The seeds are poured into a container with clean water, after a few minutes the seeds unsuitable for sowing will float up. They can be thrown away, and the rest can be left to soak for 1 day;
• To get rid of possible infections and diseases, the seeds must be treated with 1% manganese solution for 5 minutes;
• Growth stimulants can be used to speed up seed germination. The concentration must clearly follow the recommendations on the package.

Soil preparation is of great importance, since imperfect climatic conditions can be compensated for by high soil quality. First of all, it is worth choosing a well-lit area for planting, because carrots are very fond of sunlight. Growing in the shade leads to a multiple reduction in yield. The selected area must be thoroughly cleaned of roots, weeds, pest larvae and other debris. All large lumps need to be broken and additionally loosened up the earth. The bed should be as soft and loose as possible. On very heavy soils, peat, sand and sawdust may be added. Fertilizer is best applied in the fall.The introduction of manure is prohibited, as it will be difficult for the root crop to grow deeper.

Peat addition

In terms of care, you should adhere to standard procedures. Watering should be moderate, but the soil should not be allowed to dry out. Thinning is very important for carrots. Thickening of crops will inevitably lead to crushing of the crop. The optimal spacing between seedlings is 3-5 cm. Loosening also has a beneficial effect on the development of fruits. It is necessary to loosen the soil only in the aisles, otherwise there is a high risk of damage to the carrots. Some varieties of carrots have a peculiarity - part of the fruit peeps out 1-2 cm above the ground. Under the influence of sunlight, this area begins to turn green. This means that solanine accumulates in the fetus. This substance gives root vegetables a bitter taste. To avoid this problem, carrots can be periodically spud, but you cannot cover the tops with earth.

Top 5 best varieties to plant

All major food crops have three varieties:

1. With an early ripening period - up to 3 months;
2. Average ripening rate is about 4 months:
3. Late varieties ripening for more than 4 months.

First of all, you need to determine which carrot is better to plant in Siberia. Obviously, the advantage should be given to mid-season or late varieties. It is quite difficult to grow early carrots in a prolonged winter period. These varieties need a fairly early sowing date in this warm weather. The Siberian region does not meet these requirements.

Mid-season carrot varieties

Carrot seeds are the best varieties for Siberia

Despite the difficulties in germinating early seed varieties, there are several varieties that have proven themselves excellent in the Siberian climate. Early varieties of carrot seeds, recognized as the best for Siberia, in whatever weather conditions you have to sow:

• Nastena;
• Incomparable;
• Lydia;
• Touchon.

Growing carrots in Siberia is not a very difficult task. If you correctly select the variety and take into account the nuances of planting and care, then a high yield will be guaranteed.

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