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Vegetable crops such as carrots have long been very popular with gardeners. Juicy, bright orange roots are rich in vitamins and carotene. Carrots are one of those types of vegetables that can be eaten raw or cooked.
Species diversity of carrots
According to the degree of ripening and sowing, three types of carrots are distinguished:
- early varieties;
- mid-season;
- late.
Root crops of the Losinoostrovskaya 13 variety belong to the mid-season category.
The main characteristics of the variety
The fruits of Losinoostrovskaya 13 have a cylindrical shape. The length of a mature vegetable reaches 18 cm, and its weight ranges from 160 to 200 grams. The growing season is 80-90 days.
Carrots "Losinoostrovskaya 13", judging by the reviews, takes pride of place in the backyard plots of many summer residents. The popularity of the variety is due to its resistance to low temperatures, high yield, long shelf life, and excellent taste. This vegetable crop is ideal for making juices and purees.
Features of planting, growing and care
You can plant the seeds of carrots Losinoostrovskaya 13 both in spring and in autumn. To harvest at an earlier date, the planting material can be immersed in the ground for the winter. A prerequisite for this method of planting is their soaking and covering with a small layer of soil (about 1.5-2 cm). In the spring, the seeds are planted to a depth of 3-4 cm. If the seeds are initially attached to the tape, then it must be carefully placed in the previously prepared groove holes.
Much attention should be paid to the choice of the landing site, or rather, its lighting. Carrots are a light-loving culture, so when choosing a place, it is important to avoid shaded areas.
After emergence, carrots need weeding, loosening of the soil, watering, fertilization and regular thinning.
Watering should be done abundantly, but not more often than once a week.
You can fertilize a vegetable crop with mineral salts containing potassium and calcium. It is not recommended to introduce fresh humus into the soil in order to avoid branching of root crops.
Harvesting is carried out in late autumn, carefully digging roots out of the soil.
After harvest, the carrots are stored in a cool room, maintaining a sufficient level of humidity. Shelf life is long, which is a significant advantage of the variety.
Recommendations for use
Carrots of the Losinoostrovskaya 13 variety are rich in carotene, contain a large amount of sugar, are very juicy, therefore they are mainly used for eating raw, making juices. Due to its taste properties, the root vegetable is introduced even into the children's diet. Carrots of this variety can be used to make a great, vitamin-rich soup puree.
Carrots are one of the few vegetable crops that are rich in sugars, carotene and vitamins. Possessing a large number of useful properties, it is as simple as possible to grow and does not require special care, which undoubtedly makes it very popular not only among amateur gardeners, but also among professionals.
