It is not difficult to grow Shantane carrots in your garden plot. She does not need to create any special conditions. This variety of vegetable is unpretentious to environmental conditions. Several varieties have been developed, including early-ripening varieties of carrots. Almost all of them are high-yielding, with quite juicy fruits.
Chantane varieties are among the ten best varieties of carrots. This variety was developed in France, but has become widespread and grown in many European countries.
The varieties have excellent taste, high yield and beautiful appearance of the fruit, with smooth and even sides, painted in bright orange. Some varieties have a reddish tint. They practically never have defective fruits.
The fruit contains a lot of juice and has universal uses. Juices, salads are prepared from them and added to heat-treated dishes. Store in a cellar or frozen.
This variety of vegetable was brought to Russia about 70 years ago. Chantane carrots are the ancestor of a popular variety. Different species have much in common, but their characteristics differ. The selection process managed to improve some indicators.
The variety includes early and mid-season carrot varieties, and several hybrids. They are bred for cultivation in various climatic conditions. There are varieties of carrots for central Russia. Their productivity is not affected by the composition of the soil.
Shantane fruits contain sugar (from 5.5% to 10%). The weight of one carrot can reach up to 250 g. During the season, from 1 sq. m. can be collected up to 9 kg. Early ripening varieties of carrots, when grown in greenhouse conditions, can be harvested 2 times a year, which is especially important for those who grow for commercial purposes.
Characteristic features of cultivation
The maximum yield is obtained on loose, nutrient-rich soils, but you can also choose carrot varieties for Siberia.
The bed for future planting is chosen in such a way that it is sufficiently illuminated by the sun's rays. 1-2 days before planting the seeds, water the soil thoroughly. The seeds are placed in shallow furrows of 2-3 cm and covered with earth. The row spacing is approximately 25 cm.
During plant growth, after seedlings have appeared, fertilizing with nitrogen fertilizers is necessary, and later they require potassium fertilizers.
As the seeds germinate, the beds are thinned out. It is optimal to leave 5-7 cm between plants.
Important! Thinning should be provided that all sown seeds have grown. It is necessary to wait until the tops rise above the ground by 5-6 cm. After thinning, watering the beds is mandatory.
Shantane Kuroda
This hybrid is popular among vegetable growers. Shantane Kuroda's carrots ripen early. Carrot seeds germinate well. Approximately 70% of seeds planted in the beds germinate. The first harvests are harvested 90 days after emergence.
First of all, Kuroda carrots are valued for their unpretentiousness to growing conditions and the environment. The fruits grow up to 20 cm in length. They have a great shape and good taste. Although the variety is considered early, its shelf life is relatively long.
Cordoba
The Cordoba carrot is considered a classic variety of this variety. She has an average ripening period. The growing season is 90-115 days. This period does not depend on the region of growth and soil composition. Root vegetables have a cone-shaped shape. They can grow up to 17 cm in length and 180 g in weight. The upper part of the fruit does not protrude above the ground surface and does not turn green. Even high humidity does not have a negative effect on the fruits; they do not crack.
Royal
Another common species of the carrot family is Chantane Royal. It has slightly shortened, even fruits. Productivity up to 9 kg per square meter. It is highly resistant to diseases. Increased shoot formation is not a typical phenomenon for the Shantane Royal variety.Great for juicing and adding fresh vegetables to salads. Has the ability to persist for a long time.
Royal
Shantané Royal has an intermediate period to maturity. It is often grown in western Russia. The first harvest of fruits occurs 90-110 days after germination. Root crops grown in greenhouses for sale are harvested in early spring. These carrots can be stored for a long time. It has moderate sweetness and high carotene content. Flesh orange-red
Red Kored
Shantane Red Cored - has a medium-early fruit ripening period. The growing season lasts 110-110 days. The fruits have a cone shape. Soil with any composition is suitable for them. On open ground you can achieve a yield of 7-8 kg per square meter. m.
Red Core
Shantane Red Core is one of the early ripening species. Its difference from other varieties of this variety is its increased yield. Root crops are harvested 80-86 days after germination. The fruits are relatively small (11-16 cm). There is no bitterness in the fruits; Red Core has an increased amount of carotene and sugar. The color of the pulp is uniformly orange.
Nandrin
Nandrin carrots are distinguished by high productivity. This is a variety with a fairly early ripening period. It takes 75-95 days from germination to harvest. This carrot has a cylinder shape. They can reach 20 cm in length. Juicy pulp, orange-red in color. The variety has stable yields.
Used fresh and for adding to fruit and vegetable juices. Suitable for long-term storage. Up to 6.7 kg are collected per square meter.
Amsterdam
Amsterdam carrots are a universal type of carrot.This is an early vegetable, grown in greenhouses, film greenhouses and open beds. Planted in the southern part of Russia and the middle zone. The pulp is relatively dense. The weight of one can be 150 g, and the length is no more than 15 cm. The variety is distinguished by its unpretentiousness to fertilizing and regular watering. Root vegetables are not prone to cracking.
Lagoon
The new hybrid Laguna f1 is characterized by even fruits. It is a Nantes type of vegetable with excellent taste. It has a high content of carotene. The core has one flesh color - bright orange. Laguna root crops have a maximum length of 17 cm. For sale per bunch, harvesting of root crops begins 60 days after emergence. The rest of the harvest is harvested on the 80th day. It is possible to sow this carrot twice within one year.
Karotel
The legendary Karotel carrots have a mid-season ripening period. It has a relatively high yield (up to 7 kg per 1 sq. m.). The time until fruiting from germination is about 90 days. This variety can be grown in almost all climatic conditions.
The color of the root vegetables is orange, the shape is in the form of a cylinder with a blunt tip. Length up to 15 cm, weighing no more than 100 g. The pulp is very tender and juicy, has increased taste. Used for dietary and baby food. The variety has a fairly long shelf life.
Saturno
Carrot Saturno f1 is a hybrid bred in France. This is the earliest variety. Ripening occurs already 50-55 days after germination. It is used in a variety of greenhouses and greenhouses. It has a rich dark orange color. The length of the fruit is up to 19 cm, and in diameter up to 3-4 cm.
Root vegetables have a very sweet taste. The inner core has the same shade as the rest of the pulp. It has a high carotene content.Saturno f1 carrot fruits have resistance to cracking and almost simultaneous ripening (up to 90%). Used primarily for commercial purposes.
Caramel
Caramel carrots have medium early ripening. It is harvested 70 days after germination. The fruits contain a large amount of sugar and carotene. Used in children's and dietary nutrition. The root vegetable has an orange tint. It reaches 17 cm in length and weighs 165 g. It practically does not crack.
Napoli
Napoli f1 carrots are characterized by super early ripening. The collection of root crops begins already on the 60th day after germination. The fruits are uniform, aligned along the entire length. Has excellent taste. It is possible to re-sow in the same bed during the season.
Royal Chanson
Carrot Royal Chanson is a very early ripening variety of the Chantanet type. The fruits are up to 16 cm in length, up to 6 cm in diameter. They have a conical shape, pointed downwards. They have good taste. Suitable for early collection and sale in bunches. If sowing is carried out in the summer, then these carrots can be stored for a long time.
Reviews
Stanislav M., Volga region: “For several years now I have been planting a bed of Laguna carrots of the Shantane variety on my summer cottage. The harvest is stable. There are no problems with growing it. The description of the variety completely coincides with reality. I am pleased with its taste and early ripening. I used to plant other varieties, but decided to stop with this one.”
