A review of the 30 best carrot varieties for growing outdoors.

Criteria for choosing a variety for open ground

The range of crops is vast. When choosing varieties for outdoor planting, the first consideration is how quickly a harvest is needed. Varieties are divided into three groups:

1. Early. The fruits appear very early, but the harvest is meager. The fruits are not very sweet, but in the second half of spring, a source of vitamins appears.
2. Medium. A generous harvest can be collected in early summer, 105-125 days after sprouting. The harvest is moderately sweet, does not spoil during long-term storage, and contains many beneficial components.
3. Late varieties. They ripen 3–4 weeks later than mid-season varieties. They are harvested in early autumn. They can be stored until spring or longer without losing their flavor or quality.

Long-term storage is an important criterion. To ensure the harvest lasts as long as possible (ideally until the next harvest), varieties with a growing season of 115 days or more are needed. In addition to good shelf life, such fruits are prone to cracking.

Here are some additional criteria for successful cultivation of crops in open ground:

• presence of immunity to diseases;
• good survival rate in different climatic conditions;
• undemanding to soils.

If the variety name on the packaging includes the designation "F1," it's a hybrid. Don't try to propagate it next year using seeds, as hybrid seeds don't inherit varietal characteristics. However, their fruits are the best—sweet, without any bitterness.

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Early varieties

They are preferred by those who enjoy fresh, crisp fruit early. The ripening period for different hybrids ranges from 75 to 90 days. The fruits are usually thin, long, and elegant, and are sold in bunches at market. They don't have a long shelf life. There are also cored varieties. Here's a brief description of the most popular.

Amsterdam

Ripens in 80 days. This variety produces a bountiful, high-quality harvest. The orange fruits weigh 50–150 g and are 20 cm long. The flavor is rich and sweet. Fertile soil and abundant moisture are required for cultivation. Yield ranges from 4.5–6.6 kg.

Artek

The vegetables are burgundy-orange, weighing 150 grams and 15 cm long. They have a juicy flavor. They ripen for summer consumption in 1.5 months. The root vegetable does not rot and keeps well if stored in a cellar. This variety is easy to care for and is low-maintenance.

Lady

The carrot is reddish-orange, massive (up to 21 cm), cylindrical, and smooth. Weight: 240–275 g. Growing season: 90–105 days. Flowering is low. This is a high-yielding variety, yielding 6–7 kg per square meter. No bolting is observed, and it is disease-resistant. Undemanding in climate, it is suitable for all regions of the Russian Federation. Barynya produces best in loam and sandy loam soils.

Dutchwoman

Growing season: 90-96 days, suitable for both greenhouse and open ground conditions. The fruits are red-orange, up to 18 cm in size. This variety is suitable for children. The flavor is sweet. The shelf life is short, so it's best to eat the harvest before autumn. Yields reach approximately 6 kg per square meter.

Fun F1

Developed in Western Siberia, this hybrid has a growing season of 90–105 days. The fruits are smooth, without a point, 20 cm long, and weigh 50–110 g. The flesh is dense, juicy, and sweet. The vegetables have a short shelf life, and cracking and bolting are minimal. The yield is 3.5–4.5 kg per square meter. The fruits are eaten raw as a source of vitamins.

Laguna F1

Bred for early spring planting, the ripening period is 81–85 days. The fruits are juicy and reddish, up to 20 cm in diameter, with a small core. Grows in any conditions. The yield is 5–7 kg per square meter.

Nantes 4

Long known and popular. The growing season lasts 2.5-3 months. The fruits are orange and blunt-ended, weighing 90-150 g. The cores are small. The flavor is sweet and rich. Often used for winter sowing. It keeps well until the end of frost. Yields reach 6 kg per square meter.

Sugar finger

A recently bred variety, named for its miniature (up to 12 cm) roots. It has the fastest ripening time: 55-60 days. The fruits are cylindrical, orange-orange, and weigh up to 120 g. The flavor is rich and delicate. This variety is popular with children and is suitable for purees and juices. It is used to produce early, vitamin-rich vegetables. Yield: 4-5 kg. This variety is disease-resistant and can grow in a variety of climates.

Tushon

Well-known among gardeners. Ripens in 75-86 days. High-yielding. Fruits are 19-21 cm, blunt-ended, weighing 150 g, cylindrical, and deep orange. The flavor is delicate and sweet. The vegetables contain a lot of carotene. This variety is suitable for loose soils and loves moisture. Yields reach 5-6 kg per square meter. It is used in the production of baby food.

Mid-season varieties

The growing season of these varieties is long enough to allow them to be grown outdoors without plastic cover. The harvest takes a month longer to ripen than early varieties, but the fruits are much tastier and more nutritious, and they store better. Here are the varieties that rank first in consumer ratings.

Boltex

The fruits are smooth, uniform, cone-shaped, and bright orange. They keep well throughout the winter without losing their marketable appearance. Harvests are high and consistent. The variety grows in a variety of soil types and conditions. It is immune to the main carrot diseases, including budding and bolting.

Vitamin 6

The ripening period is 110 days. The fruits are orange with a red tint, cylindrical, medium-sized (15 cm), and weigh up to 210 g. The flesh is dense, tender, and rich in carotene. The core is the same density as the rest of the flesh. Yield: 5–7 kg per square meter. The harvest is preserved until spring without cracking. The variety thrives in light loam and sandy loam soil.

Carotel

It is common in almost all regions. Ripening time: 90-100 days. The fruits are reddish-brown, short (up to 15 cm), weighing up to 100 g, and not sharp. The flavor is delicate and sweet. The harvest does not spoil until the following season. Yield: 7 kg per meter of planting. The fruits do not crack or mold. The variety is resistant to diseases.

Losinoostrovskaya

A sugary thick fruit, a favorite among children. Because the root protrudes above the ground, even the base takes on an orange hue. Growing season: 95–120 days. The fruits are blunt-ended, 15–17 cm long, weighing 70–120 g, with a uniform, small core. The flavor is exceptional. The harvest is used for winter preserves. This variety is heat-loving and not suitable for cold climates. Yield: 5.5–7 kg per square meter.

Honey

Ripens in 80 days. Fruits are up to 18 cm, cylindrical, thick, and deep orange. They keep well and are suitable for fresh eating and canning.

F1 Olympian

Growing season: 100-110 days. The vegetables are massive, up to 23 cm tall, weighing up to 130 g. They have a bright color and a juicy flavor.

Perfection

The flavor is rich and sweet. The growing season is approximately 140 days. The fruits are bright orange, massive, 25-30 cm, and cylindrical. The harvest has a long shelf life. The variety thrives in loose, fertile soil and prefers moisture.

Samson

Developed in Holland, the fruits are bright orange and cylindrical-conical. The core is thin, indistinguishable in density from the flesh. The variety is easy to grow and undemanding in terms of growing conditions.

Tip-Top

The growing season is 125–130 days. The roots are bright, fiery orange, massive (21–24 cm), smooth, weighing up to 165 g. The core is sweet and juicy. The flavor is pleasant. The variety is characterized by good shelf life and does not crack. It is undemanding to environmental conditions and easily tolerates drought. High-yielding.- 4.5 kg are harvested from a square of crops.

Chance

The conical fruits weigh up to 130 g and have a pleasant, juicy flavor. If planted according to the correct pattern (20 x 4 cm), the yield will be 5 kg per square meter. This sun-loving variety prefers loose, humus-rich soils—sandy loams and light loams. It can be stored until early spring.

Shantane

The roots are small (12-16 cm long, weighing 100-250 g), orange, and cone-shaped. Ripening time: 105-125 days. The flavor is rich, the flesh is crisp. It has a long shelf life, with minimal cracking. The vegetables do not rot, and there is no bolting. Yield: 4-9 kg per square meter.

Late-ripening varieties

The root crop of this group lasts until the following spring, and for some varieties, until early summer. Disease- and crack-resistant varieties are selected for planting. The flesh of late-ripening varieties is dense, sometimes tough, and not particularly juicy.

Bayadere

A high-yielding, low-maintenance, and versatile variety. The growing season lasts up to 130 days. The fruits are bright orange, uniform, cylindrical-conical, and massive, reaching 30 cm in length. Yields up to 5 kg per square meter of planting. Stores well over winter.

Mechanized harvesting can be used.

Vita Longa

Long growing season – approximately 150–160 days. Fruits are red, robust, and firm, 20–30 cm long, weighing 90–250 g or more. They have a sweet flavor. Yield: 4.5–7 kg per square meter.

Dolyanka

Developed by Polish breeders, the fruits are long, weighing over 130 g. The harvest stores well throughout the winter. The variety is resistant to fusarium wilt and carrot fly. If the soil is infested with carrot fly larvae, the variety can be sown the following season.

Karlena

High-yielding. Ripening period: 5 months. The carrots are smooth, not pointed, with a blunt end. The color is uniform orange. The flavor of Karlena fruits is exquisite, suitable for children.

Queen of Autumn

Ripening period: 120 days. The roots are reddish-brown, up to 25 cm long, weighing 60-180 g, with a fragrant, sweet core. Yield: up to 9 kg per square meter. The harvest can be stored for almost a year.

Red Giant

Growing season: over 150 days, sometimes up to six months. The red-orange fruits are impressive: up to 30 cm long and weighing up to 100 g. The shape is conical, the surface is smooth. The flavor is delicate and sweet. Yield: 2–3.7 kg per square meter. They can be stored until spring. They grow well in fertile, fertilized soil and require regular, abundant watering.

Incomparable

The fruits are massive, smooth, blunt-ended, and bright orange. The harvest stores well in winter and does not bloom. The fruits are eaten raw and used for processing.

Flyovi

The growing season lasts 4 months. The fruits are bright, cylindrical, and up to 25 cm long.

Flaccoro

High-yielding – from 8 kg per square meter of planting. Fruits are massive, weighing up to 200 g and up to 28 cm long. High carotene content.

Forto

A high-yielding variety. The fruits are marketable, uniform, and weigh up to 200 g. The flavor is pleasant and sweet. An important feature: if stored properly, the fruits will keep for two years.

By reviewing the wide selection and studying their characteristics, it's easier to choose carrot varieties suitable for outdoor cultivation. This ensures you'll be able to provide your entire family with vitamins until the next harvest.