Characteristics of the high-yielding carrot variety Karotel

Description and characteristics of the variety

Carotel is a mid-early variety: the harvest can be completed within 100-110 days of sowing. The root itself is not very large, conical in shape, but its tip is blunt rather than pointed. Each fruit reaches up to 15 cm in length. It has a slightly sweet and unusually juicy flavor.

Carrots themselves contain a fairly high percentage of sugar and carotene. There's also a variety called Parisian Carrot, which has unusually small roots (up to 5 cm), matures in 72 days, and has very tender flesh. This variety is beloved by farmers for its high yield, excellent taste and high resistance to major diseases. It's also less susceptible to problems like bolting and budding. If you follow basic growing conditions, you'll be able to harvest a good crop—up to 8 kg per square meter. Furthermore, this carrot variety has excellent shelf life, so you can even store it for a long time after harvest.

Features of agricultural technology

The soil for carrot planting should be prepared a few days before planting. If the soil is deficient in nutrients, add fertilizer to ensure the plants receive all the necessary elements. Before planting Carotel, the seeds must be prepared.

To ensure a good harvest of the Carotel carrot variety, the seeds are soaked in plain water for several hours and then allowed to dry.

It is recommended to thoroughly harden the seeds before planting by placing them in the refrigerator for 10 days. Treating the seedlings with insecticides is also acceptable. After all necessary treatments, the seeds are planted in the soil. To ensure the first shoots appear as early as possible, it is recommended to cover the beds with plastic or other material (non-woven).

When the first shoots appear, thin the plantings to avoid overcrowding. Also, make sure the soil doesn't dry out—carrots love moisture. Water at least once every 7-10 days. After watering, be sure to thoroughly loosen the soil to ensure the roots have access to oxygen.

To ensure good growth, be sure to use mineral fertilizers. Start by feeding your vegetables with potassium magnesium sulfate (1 teaspoon per bucket of water) a few weeks after the seedlings emerge. After that, use saltpeter, superphosphates, or urea as supplementary fertilizers.

Be sure to keep your garden beds free of weeds. If you encounter disease or pests attacking your carrots, take immediate action. You can use specialized products or eliminate pests with garlic infusion or tomato top decoction.

Video "Carrot Carrot"

In this video you will see what the seeds of the Carotel carrot variety look like.