Carrots "Emperor": reviews, photos, yield
Most gardeners will definitely find a place to plant carrots on their plot. Currently, there is a wide selection of varieties and hybrids of this vegetable crop, differing in planting time, root ripening time, yield and some other qualities.
This article will talk about one of the new, recently bred varieties of this vegetable plant - Emperor carrots, the main characteristics of this root vegetable, the nuances of cultivation, the main advantages and much more.
History of the variety
The Emperor carrot variety was developed by agrotechnical specialists at the beginning of this century, and it was entered into the State Register in 2006. Emperor carrots are recommended for cultivation in the central regions of Russia, as well as in the middle zone. Experts advise planting this carrot on small farms and in summer cottages.
Photo of Emperor carrots
Carrots "Emperor": main characteristics and description of the variety
The leaf rosette of this carrot is semi-vertical. The leaves are elongated, pinnately dissected with varying degrees of dissection. The color of the tops is bright emerald. The collected root crops are smooth and elongated. The length of the fruits can reach 28-31 cm, the diameter at the base is about 4.8-5.2 cm. The shape of the root crops is cylindrical, tapering towards the ends, the tips are rounded, the head is smooth.
The weight of ripe root vegetables is up to 170-180 g. The taste of ripe carrots is pleasant, sweetish. Inside, the root vegetables are dense, crispy, juicy, and have a pleasant smell. The color of ripe produce is orange with a reddish tint. The core is small, dense, orange-red.
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100 g of ripe root vegetables contain the following useful substances:
- dry matter – up to 16%;
- total sugar – up to 8.5-8.9%;
- carotene – about 20.6 mg.
Ripe root crops are dug up 4-4.5 months after the sprouts appear. The amount of production after harvest can be up to 90%.
The harvested crop can be used to prepare first and second courses, prepare snacks, and use for preservation. The keeping quality of ripe root vegetables is excellent; if storage conditions are met, Imperator carrots are stored until the beginning of the next summer season, while the root vegetables remain juicy and sweet.
This carrot litter is resistant to most diseases, the roots do not crack, and can easily withstand transportation over long distances.
Video about carrots "Emperor"
Collection and storage
The final harvest is carried out in mid-October (or early November for the subtropical climate zone). Imperator variety carrots can be stored for a long period in cellar conditions. Only in this case the tops are partially left (departing from the root crop by 3-5 centimeters).
The permissible shelf life at a temperature of about 5 degrees is 6 months. Despite the high sugar content in the root crop, the risk of it being damaged by fungus (mold) is minimal.
Advantages of the Emperor variety
Experts include the main advantages of the Emperor carrot variety:
- good yield;
- stability of fruiting;
- root vegetables are not prone to cracking;
- the harvested crop is distinguished by a good presentation of the fruits - they are approximately the same in length, practically not deformed;
- resistance of the variety to many diseases characteristic of other varieties of carrots;
- in appropriate conditions, the harvested crop can be stored almost until spring.
Advantages and disadvantages
The main advantage of this variety is its excellent taste, presentation, small quantity of second-rate root crops, and the possibility of long-term storage. Among the disadvantages, vegetable growers note only a relatively small percentage of seedlings (compared to other modern varieties) and demands on the chemical composition of the soil.
In summary, Emperor carrots are a good choice for an experienced vegetable grower. Ideal for farms and also for use in the food industry. This is rightfully one of the best varieties of carrots, bred by Russian breeders.
Diseases and pests
Emperor carrots are practically not affected by most of the diseases characteristic of this vegetable crop in general, however, there are pests that can “attack” carrots, causing significant damage to this vegetable plant.
The main “enemies” of carrots among insects are wireworms, mole crickets and carrot moths.
Against the first two pests, experts recommend applying pesticides to the soil, which are applied simultaneously with sowing the seed. Carrot moths are fought as follows: periodically treat carrot tops with infusion of tomato tops.
Growing and caring for Imperator carrots
Before planting seed, it is necessary to properly prepare the beds. To do this, the following fertilizers are applied to them before spring digging (the rate is indicated per square):
- 20 kg of rotted compost or humus;
- 10 kg of high-moor peat and river sand;
- 1.5 tablespoons of complex mineral fertilizer.
All fertilizers are thoroughly mixed with the soil, and the beds are left for several days to settle. You can sow seed material in the third ten days of April immediately after the snow melts. The seeds are buried 2.5-3 cm, and the distance between plants is 12-14 cm. The top of the crops is mulched with peat and watered abundantly.
After emergence, you can thin out the crops if the carrots have sprouted too thickly.
In the future, you need to follow the irrigation regime, regularly loosen the soil so that a crust does not form after watering. You also need to constantly remove weeds that will not allow the carrots to grow well.
During the summer months, you can fertilize Emperor carrots a couple of times with a solution of chicken manure or cow manure.
How to water?
Caring for carrots comes down to timely watering and feeding the plant. The crop is distinguished by lush tops, which prevents the growth of weeds, so weeding the beds is necessary only during the germination period.
It is necessary to follow a certain watering regime. It is important to take into account the volume of irrigation liquid and its quality.
Watering depends on the growth stage of the carrots. Excessive moisture will cause cracks in the root crop. Mold may form on the surface of the soil. Lack of moisture will lead to poor development and wilting. Warm, settled water is used for irrigation.
Cold irrigation liquid causes stress in the plant, carrots develop poorly, and the root is deformed. A tank is installed in the garden, which is filled with water in advance.
The regime is adjusted depending on the crop variety. Young seedlings do not require a lot of water or frequent watering. During the period of 2-3 months, rapid development of the root occurs. Abundant watering is required, but fewer approaches are made. During the last month of carrot development, nutrients are concentrated in the roots. Watering is carried out frequently, but less liquid is used.
It is heated in the sun and filtered naturally: the salts sink to the bottom of the tank. Watering is carried out in the following mode:
| № | Helpful information |
| 1 | if carrots are sowed at the end of April, then the first shoots will appear at the beginning of May; at this time, water the plants 2 times a week, 6-8 waterings per month; liquid volume 5 l/m2 |
| 2 | after a month, the number of approaches is reduced, but the volume of water is increased; watering once a week, use 10 liters of liquid |
| 3 | in July the regime remains the same, but the amount of water is increased to 15 l/m2 |
| 4 | August is harvest time; the soil is moistened once every 2 weeks, the volume of water is reduced to 6 l/m2 |
| 5 | 2 weeks before harvesting carrots, stop watering; the soil can be moistened to make it easier to dig up root crops |
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Carrots "Emperor": reviews of those who planted the variety
Despite the fact that this variety is quite new. A fairly large number of reviews have already appeared on his forum from those farmers who have already grown Emperor carrots in their garden beds. Some of them are presented below.
Olesya, 39 years old: In my garden, I periodically change the varieties of vegetables, because I want to find the most optimal ones in terms of fruiting time, good yield, resistance to diseases, and good taste of the harvested crop. Last season I was recommended to plant the Emperor carrot variety, which I heard about for the first time. I planted a bed of these carrots and did not regret it. I have drip irrigation set up on the beds, as a result the yield of the Emperor variety was even higher than what was written in the annotation for the variety.
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Elizaveta, 50 years old: I have been planting the Emperor carrot variety for several seasons. The first time I planted only one bed, but now I plant at least three beds of these delicious carrots. As a result, the harvested crop is stored in the cellar until spring, without spoiling or losing its taste. Now I recommend planting this litter to all my friends and neighbors in the garden.
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Natalya, 40 years old: For several seasons in a row, I planted several varieties of carrots in my beds at once, choosing the best one for myself. As a result, I settled on Emperor carrots. I am satisfied with the unpretentiousness of the variety, high yield, good taste of the collected root crops and long shelf life of the harvested crop.
Anna, 36 years old: I learned about the Emperor carrot variety about 5 years ago. Back then, few people could say anything about it, because it had recently appeared on the shelves of specialized stores. But now I grow it every season, because I liked the shape of the root crops, their good taste and long shelf life in appropriate conditions.
Among the new carrot varieties, Emperor is one of the best
, since it has the most optimal characteristics, can be grown on almost all types of soil, has good taste and excellent presentation, and is also perfectly stored until the next season without losing its taste.
How to sow?
It is recommended to choose a plot for carrots in the fall. In this case, crop rotation is taken into account. Do not plant vegetables where garden herbs and parsnips previously grew. Select areas where tomatoes, eggplants, and cabbage were planted:
- the site is cleared of weeds and remains of old vegetables;
- if the soil is heavy and loamy, then it is recommended to add additional organic and mineral fertilizers, sand and peat;
- per 1 m2 of garden soil there should be 1 bucket with a volume of 10 liters of compost and peat, 0.5 buckets of sand;
- scatter 1 tbsp per 1 m2. l. potassium sulfate and superphosphate;
- Be sure to add ash 100 g/m2;
- the site is dug up;
- in the spring, before sowing, the land is harrowed and covered with film so that it warms up well. The soil is moistened and irrigated with warm water;
- The optimal soil temperature is 5 C.
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It is recommended to plant onions along the perimeter of the carrot bed. According to gardeners, it repels pests such as carrot flies. Carrots prevent onion flies from attacking onions. Gardeners often use this symbiosis in their plots.
After 2 days, grooves 2-3 cm deep are made in the garden bed. To ensure that they are even, use a slat. The distance between the grooves is 10 cm. The first and last row should be at a distance of 10 cm from the edge of the plot.
The furrows are treated with a 1% solution of potassium permanganate. The solution is made hot. Sometimes boiling water is used. Boiling water and potassium permanganate kill fungus and viruses in the soil. After the liquid has been absorbed into the soil, a little ash is poured into the grooves: the soil is powdered.
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