Russia is the largest country in the world. The total area of ​​the state today is more than 17 million square meters. It is not surprising that the climate in different parts of it is significantly different. First of all, it affects agriculture and horticulture. Farmers and gardeners in some areas can easily grow peaches and watermelons, while for others, their own potatoes can be a whole achievement. Therefore, in order to grow such a versatile vegetable as a carrot, you need to find out which varieties of carrots for growing in the middle lane give the best yield.

The climate of the middle zone and the Urals

The middle strip in Russia is a symbol for the European part of the state. The middle zone includes 30 regions, as well as Tatarstan, Bashkortostan, and the Komi Republic. Scientists point to a moderate continental type of climate in this area. The winters are moderately cold, but very snowy. The air temperature in winter differs in different areas of the middle lane. So, for example, in Bryansk the average temperature in January is -7-9 ℃, in the Yaroslavl region it is often recorded up to -12 ℃. Summer is also moderately hot: on average, from + 17 ℃ (in Tver) to + 21 ℃ (in Lipetsk).

The Urals are characterized by moderately frosty winters and mild summers. Its eastern European part resembles the climate of the Central Russian zone, the Siberian part is colder - the temperature in January can drop to -40 ° С.

It is necessary to select which carrot seeds are the best and most productive for the Urals and the middle lane, taking into account the ripening time. The best options are those that can withstand severe frosts, do not require a lot of sunlight, are resistant to various diseases, have good taste and can be stored for a long time.

Top 5 best varieties for the region

Shantane

Shantane

Apricot varieties for growing in the middle lane

Although the homeland of this vegetable is France, however, it has long managed to fall in love with Russian gardeners. The vegetable has an almost perfect conical shape, slightly rounded at the end. The color is bright orange. It grows up to 15-20 cm, and in the standard version weighs 100-200 grams. The plant is completely unpretentious, and therefore different soils and territories are suitable for it, including: Moscow, Chelyabinsk, Lipetsk, Siberia. The ripening period is 130-140 days.

Benefits of the Shantane variety:

  • Product versatility. Can be used both fresh and frozen, suitable for canning, stewing, juicing;
  • High productivity. If done correctly, this variety of carrots can produce up to 10 kg of vegetables per square meter;
  • Long shelf life - more than 8 months;
  • Has no cracks or bifurcations;
  • Able to be transported over long distances without losing its presentation;
  • Sweet, rich taste, because it contains up to 8-10% sugar;
  • Undemanding. It is not necessary to take care of the Shantana carrot all the time;
  • Resistant to many diseases;
  • Can be grown in different climatic zones.

Shantane has almost no flaws. The only drawback farmers call plant intolerance to acidic soils. In such Shantan it grows slowly and easily succumbs to disease. The more acidic the soil, the less likely it is to produce healthy and tasty fruit.

Amsterdam

Amsterdam

According to numerous reviews, this is one of the best varieties for the middle lane. Carrots were bred in Poland and belong to early ripening vegetables.It is possible to grow this carrot variety in 80 days. The fruit has a very flat cylindrical shape with a blunt end. The head is small and convex. Carrots are orange in color and have a relatively small core diameter. Small in size - 10-12 cm. The weight of one fruit is 54-150 grams. During the growing season, it likes moderate, however, frequent watering. The cultivation of the land around the plant, loosening and feeding are the same as for other varieties.

Amsterdam is highly regarded for its 4 benefits:

  • high productivity;
  • early maturation;
  • lack of cracking and good presentation of vegetables;
  • good taste.

Among the cons:

  • relatively insignificant resistance to Alternaria;
  • requires frequent watering.

Nantes

Nantes

When naming the best varieties of carrots for the Urals, it is simply impossible not to remember Natskaya. This is the most common mid-season carrot variety. Planting in open ground usually occurs in May-June. You can taste the juicy fruits after 90-95 days. The fruit is large, elongated-cylindrical. Can be up to 19 cm in length. One fruit can weigh up to 150 grams. Differs in its juiciness, crunchy heart and good taste. May be consumed raw or stored in a dark room with adequate ventilation. Also often used to prepare baby food. Has a red-orange color.

The main advantages of Nantes farmers are called:

  • good yield - up to 6.5 kg per square meter;
  • rich carotene content - 10.6 mg per 100 grams;
  • excellent taste properties;
  • can be used on an industrial scale.

Disadvantages of the variety:

  • short storage - until mid-winter;
  • requires careful soil preparation;
  • requires frequent watering.

Vitamin 6

Vitamin 6

A variety rich in sugar and carotene. Refers to early maturing. From the moment the seeds are placed in open ground, it takes 110 days until the day of harvest. The fruit of the plant has a very bright orange color. Carrots grow up to 15-17 cm and have an even cylindrical shape. The end is usually blunt. This variety is suitable for raw consumption and juicing.

The main advantages of Vitamin 6 are:

  • rich taste and juiciness;
  • resistance to color;
  • rich and stable harvest - up to 10.5 kg per square meter;
  • contains a lot of carotene (about 16.4 mg per 100 grams), as well as: magnesium, potassium, zinc;
  • good keeping quality.

Experts call the disadvantages of the variety:

  • the need for frequent watering and cultivation;
  • yields the best yield only on drained soil.

Fun F1

Fun F1

Wonderful carrots for the Urals, because they were created by local breeders taking into account all the peculiarities of the climate. This is an early variety that ripens in 90-100 days from the moment of sowing in the ground. The description of the plant in the agrotechnical literature makes it clear that the fruits can grow up to 20 cm. The approximate weight of one carrot ranges from 150-200 grams. It can be used for the preparation of various culinary products, as well as for fresh consumption and long-term storage.

The advantages of the variety:

  • sweet and juicy pulp;
  • good harvest;
  • good keeping quality;
  • frost resistance (can be used for sub-winter planting);
  • gives an early harvest.

Experts call the disadvantages of the variety:

  • the need for quality care: watering, loosening, weeding;
  • average resistance to disease.

Of course, these varieties are far from all carrots for the Northwest, the best varieties of the region are now offered by both domestic and foreign breeders.

10 other varieties

Apricot care in the middle lane

It is worth mentioning the best varieties that were not included in the TOP-5, but are also suitable for the middle lane and the Urals.

Alenka

Alenka

Early variety - ripens in just 90 days. It grows up to 10 cm, the taste is very juicy and sweet. A feature of the variety is its good yield. Can be stored well in a dry cellar throughout the winter.

Top type

This is something new in the domestic market. Has an average ripening period.Compared to other varieties, Type Top carrots grow up to 20 cm, have an even cylindrical shape with a blunt end. It differs from many others in its sweet rich taste.

Sirkana F1

A hybrid version that appeared on Russian farms relatively recently. The ripening period is more than 135 days. The fruit can be up to 20 cm long. It is orange in color and cylindrical in shape. Unlike many other varieties of carrots, it does not require watering and can be used on almost any soil.

F1 nectar

Hybrid variety with medium ripening times. It has especially long roots - up to 22 cm. These can be recognized by their smooth and even cylindrical shape, orange color. It is appreciated for its good resistance to cracking and fracturing.

Chance

Chance

A mid-season variant of a vegetable that can please its owners with large and juicy fruits. The heart is large and bright orange. The average fruit weight is 130 grams. The harvest of the Chance variety is suitable for long-term storage.

Fairy

One of the best options for owners looking for long-term storage carrots. The variety has a universal purpose: it can be frozen, canned, stewed or eaten raw. The fruit weighing 170 grams has a neat cylindrical shape and is reliably stored in a dry cellar throughout the winter.

Samson

Will delight the owners with a very juicy and rich in carotene vegetable in 110 days from the date of sowing. The root vegetable is very delicate, has a bright orange color. If you water the plant often, it will be possible to collect up to 6-6.5 kg of fruits from one square meter of carrot beds.

Flake

The result of the work of Polish breeders. The fruits are distinguished by good taste and high carotene content. Ripen in 90-110 days. The lowest yield is 3.8 kg per square meter. m of territory. The fruits themselves are light orange, large. They weigh approximately 200-250 grams.

Artek

Artek

One of the best early ripening varieties. Only 68-70 days pass from the moment the seeds enter the soil until the time of harvest. The fruit has good taste and excellent keeping quality.

Boltex

One of those varieties that does not require a lot of effort to maintain. Boltex grows easily in heavy and clogged soils and this is its important advantage.

Wherever farmers decide to sow this variety, in any case, you can count on a stable yield of 4-5 kg ​​per square meter. The fruits are resistant to many diseases and can be stored for a long time.

Summing up, it should be indicated that any of these varieties will provide a good harvest in the middle lane, provided that the gardener himself is not lazy and pays more attention to his plants.