The very first (early) harvest is called bunch. Despite the youthfulness of root crops, they contain many useful substances and vitamins.
To obtain bunch fruits, appropriate hybrids and varieties with an early ripening period are needed. Such carrots will have a sweet taste and bright color.
Vesta F1
Vesta F1 has an ideal cylindrical shape. Root crops come out bright orange with a weight of about 100 g and a sweet taste. Vesta F1 is also called all-season, since the harvest is harvested from early spring to late autumn. The advantage of the variety is disease resistance.
Lagoon F1
The advantages of this variety are its strong resistance to diseases and an even shape of the fruit. The pulp is sweet, the heart is small. Ripening period - up to 85 days. Laguna F1 is ideal for dietary and baby food.
The Bureau
This species is ultra-early ripening: ripening period 65-70 days. The fruits come out of an ideal shape, smooth and even, have a juicy pulp. Their mass can reach 250 g. This variety is distinguished by its high yield and resistance to shooting. The harvested carrots are stored for about 4 months.
Victoria F1
Ultra-early ripening variety (55-100 days), but with peculiarities in its care. In order for the carrots to be of high quality, they must be watered regularly. Root crops are obtained from 50 to 165 g in weight, orange-red and tastier than other varieties. These carrots are suitable both for processing and for regular fresh consumption. The dignity of Victoria F1 is resistance to shooting and alternaria.
Napoli F1
The advantages of this type of carrot include resistance to transportation and digging due to the hardness of the fruit. In addition, the fruits are disease resistant and versatile. The plant is preferably planted in sandy loam soils, ripening - from 55 to 100 days.
Orange nutmeg
This species is of high quality. Carrots come out in a cylindrical shape with a very small core, the taste is sweet. It is consumed fresh and used to prepare baby food (juices, puree). Ripening period - 100-160 days.
Royal Chanson
High quality and exquisite taste, resistance to cracking and the ability to long-term storage have made this variety a favorite among summer residents. Carrots are recommended for both freezing and canning. Ripening period - up to 102 days.
Beam
The bunchy variety is distinguished by high productivity and a cylindrical shape with a blunt end. The flesh of this species is sweet, and the core is very thin. Bunch carrots are resistant to shooting and flowering. It is stored for a long time and is considered universal. Ripens up to 85 days.
Sowing is recommended to be carried out on fertile soil and areas that are protected from the wind. A bunch of crops can be harvested after 55-65 days, despite a longer growing season (about 90 days). This should be done when the fruit reaches a diameter of 1.5 cm and early in the morning.
To keep the fruits longer, they must be tied in bunches, folded in plastic and put in the refrigerator. Additionally, they can be wrapped with a towel, which will further increase the shelf life (up to 5 days).
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