Carrot Canada

Carrots Canada is considered one of the best varieties that attract gardeners with a tasty and bountiful harvest. In addition, the culture quickly adapts to different growing conditions. It is worth considering in more detail the main characteristics and features of the culture.

Breeders from Holland were engaged in breeding a hybrid variety Canada. Carrots are considered a hybrid because they are derived from several varieties. The vegetable entered the State Register in 2001 after successfully passing the main tests.

Canada is a hybrid variety suitable for growing in almost all types of soil. The benefits of culture include:

• ease of care;

• great taste;

• high keeping rates;

• high content of vitamins and minerals in root crops.

And also gardeners highlight the resistance of the hybrid to various insects and diseases. Particular attention is also drawn to leaf plates assembled into a semi-spreading type socket. The color of the leaves of carrots is dark green.

Carrots Canada belongs to a group of plants with a medium-late ripening period. The main characteristics of root crops:

• length - 20-24 cm;

• shape - conical, slightly pointed towards the end;

• diameter - 5-6 cm;

• weight - up to 170 grams.

The flesh of the carrot is a rich orange color, the peel is smooth to the touch and without tubercles. Root crops are suitable for long distance transportation.

Tasters note the excellent taste of root vegetables with juicy and soft pulp. Carrots are used for preparing salads, first and second courses, as well as for freezing and preserving.

On average, it takes up to 3 months for root crops to form, and many growers believe the variety grows fairly quickly. An interesting fact: even with late sowing, Canada is able to outstrip even the early varieties in terms of time, and please with delicious carrots.

Harvesting is best in sunny weather. If this is not foreseen, the roots will quickly deteriorate and will not be able to survive transportation. The collection is carried out mainly in early autumn, when the culture is ready to please gardeners with fruits.

The yield indicator is 1 kg per square meter. From one hectare it is possible to collect an average of 301-628 centners. If desired, you can increase the yield of carrots, given a number of agrotechnical conditions.

Before talking about caring for carrots, it is worth understanding the peculiarities of planting the variety. Basic recommendations.

1. The soil should be prepared. Otherwise, not all seeds will germinate. Preparation involves fertilizing and loosening the soil.

2. The seeds must be soaked. Gardeners do not recommend planting dry grains, which, due to the large amount of oils inside, may not receive the necessary supply of water.

3. Before planting, the seeds should be thoroughly washed and soaked in disinfecting and stimulating solutions. This will strengthen the immune system of the carrot, as well as speed up its development.

Planting can be carried out both in separate containers filled with a fertile mixture, and directly into the open ground. The latter option is relevant for the southern regions, as well as areas with a temperate climate.

Seeding Algorithm.

1. The soil is moistened, and small depressions are made in it.

2. The seed is placed in the pits, deepening it by a maximum of 20 mm.

3. A distance of 5-7 cm is maintained between seeds, 15 cm between rows.

4. After the garden bed, mulch with peat and cover with transparent material.

Carrots can adapt to almost any growing environment. But this does not mean that the culture does not need care.

1. Watering. The resistant variety does not require a lot of water. You can determine the need for watering on dry soil.

2. Thinning. Quite a laborious procedure that allows you to grow juicy and large carrots.

3. Top dressing. Gardeners are advised to use mineral formulations. It is better to refuse organic matter, otherwise it will burn the sprouts.

Additionally, it is recommended to carry out weeding in order to prevent the spread of diseases and pests.

Carrots Canada is considered the most unpretentious variety that can take root in almost any conditions. However, to increase yields, gardeners are advised to take into account a number of recommendations for choosing a place for planting a crop:

• the soil must be fertile;

• the groundwater level should be low;

• acidity index should be below neutral;

• when choosing a soil, it is worth giving preference to loam or sandy soils.

And also you should pay attention to lighting. Carrots grow well in shaded areas, so direct sunlight is not necessary.

It is recommended to plant Canada in mid or late spring, when the temperature of the air and soil warms up enough so that the plant does not die. Otherwise, if you plant the carrots earlier, the chances are high that they will suffer from the return of frost.

Canada is considered one of the hybrid varieties resistant to various diseases and pests. The culture is not at all afraid of fungal diseases, as well as leaf blooming and alternaria. However, the plant is not able to fight some insects. A frequent and uninvited guest is the carrot fly, which must be dealt with through the use of preventive treatments. The procedure is carried out with special preparations, which can be bought at gardening stores.

Additional preventive measures:

• ash between rows;

• household soap solutions;

• hot peppers;

• wormwood infusions.

Finally, the carrot fly reacts sharply to the smell of onions. Therefore, if you wish, you can bury several bulbs near the carrots to scare away insects.

With proper care, the gardener will be able to grow a large and tasty crop that will look attractive on the table both fresh and in the form of a harvest.