Unpretentious and disease-resistant carrot variety Berlikum Royal

Berlicum Royal is one of the most popular carrot varieties among gardeners. This is due to its unpretentiousness, disease resistance and ability to adapt to the climatic conditions of different regions. The article will tell you about the features of the variety and the nuances of its cultivation.

Description of the variety of carrots Berlikum Royal

Berlikum Royal carrots belong to the Berlikum cultivar and are characterized by juicy and sweet orange roots.

Origin and development

The variety was bred by Dutch breeders in 2004. It was included in the state register of agricultural achievements of Russia in 2006.

Chemical composition, trace elements and vitamins, useful properties

100 g of carrots contains:

• dry matter - 11.6-16.8%;
• sugar - 6.5-9.6%;
• carotene - up to 21.4;
• vitamin C - 5 mg;
• B1 - 0.06 mg;
• B5 - 0.3 mg;
• B6 - 0.1 mg;
• calcium - 27 mg;
• magnesium - 38 mg;
• sodium - 21 mg.

Carrots normalize metabolism, strengthen immunity, and have a beneficial effect on visual function. It is useful to use a vegetable for people with anemia, hypo- and avitaminosis, with gallstone disease and metabolic polyarthritis.

Application features

Root vegetables are suitable for fresh consumption, they are used for preparing vegetable salads, juices, baby puree, added to the first and second courses.

Ripening period and yield

This is a late-ripening variety - the crop reaches technical maturity 110-150 days after sowing the seeds.

The average marketable yield is 180-340 c / ha.

Reference. The maximum yield was recorded in the Voronezh region - 504 c / ha.

Disease and pest resistance

The variety is resistant to fusarium, but in conditions of high humidity it can be affected by gray rot and powdery mildew.

Berlikum Royal is not afraid of carrot flies. Umbrella moths, wireworms and scoops are dangerous for him.

Characteristics, description of appearance, taste

The variety is characterized by a semi-spreading rosette, consisting of 10-15 long, medium-dissected green leaves.

Root crops are cylindrical in shape with a blunt end, reach a length of 20-23 cm, a diameter of 3-5 cm and weigh on average 120-190 g.

The surface is smooth and even. Bark and well-formed pith in rich orange color. The pulp is crispy, juicy and sweet, without bitterness.

For which regions it is best suited and what is the exacting climate

The variety is included in the state register with admission to cultivation in the Central, Far Eastern and Central Black Earth regions.

Due to its ability to adapt to different climatic conditions, Berlikum Royal is successfully cultivated in all regions, except for the northern ones, where the roots do not have time to ripen.

The main advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Pros:

• pleasant sweet taste, juiciness;
• the possibility of universal use of root crops;
• good keeping quality and transportability;
• unpretentiousness;
• high content of beta-carotene;
• the ability to adapt to the climate;
• immunity to fungal diseases;
• drought tolerance.

Among the disadvantages of the variety, there is a tendency to cracking of root crops in case of waterlogging of the soil.

What is the difference from other varieties

Comparison of Berlikum Royal with other late-ripening carrot varieties in the table:

Features of planting and growing

You can get a plentiful and high-quality harvest only if optimal conditions are created for carrots. So, Berlikum Royal does not develop well in the shade, so the landing site must be lit. Also, attention is paid to the selection and preparation of planting material.

Preparing for landing

The seeds are sold in bulk, on tape and glazed. In the last two cases, they are treated with growth stimulants and fungicides, which accelerates their germination and increases resistance to diseases and pests, so additional preparation is not required.

Loose planting material is pre-soaked for 4-6 hours in a solution of growth stimulants (Kornevin, Epin) at the rate of two drops of the drug per 100 ml of water at room temperature.

In the fall, the site is dug to a depth of 10-15 cm and spilled with Bordeaux liquid for disinfection. After 7-10 days, 10 kg of manure and 200 g of superphosphate are applied per 1 sq. m and re-dig the soil.

Reference. Into heavy soil sand, peat or sawdust are added simultaneously with fertilizers, and rotted compost is added to loams.

A month before planting carrots, the soil is dug up again and fertilized with compost and wood ash.

Ground requirements

The crop prefers loose, fertile soil with neutral (pH 6.5) acidity. The most suitable option is sandy loam with a loose arable layer of at least 25 cm.

Predecessors

Carrots are planted after onions, potatoes, tomatoes, cabbage or cucumbers.

Timing, scheme and landing rules

The variety is planted in late March and early April. In the southern regions, a sub-winter (late October-early November) planting is permissible. The main thing is that the soil is warmed up to + 5 ... + 7 ° C, and the air temperature is at least + 15 ° C.

Landing scheme:

1. Water the soil 2-3 days before sowing seeds.
2. Level the area, mark the rows at a distance of 15-20 cm from each other.
3. Make seating grooves in them 2-3 cm deep.
4. Place seeds in them, observing a distance of 5-7 cm and deepening by 1 cm.
5. Cover with a layer of soil.

Growing features

The optimum temperature for the growth and development of carrots is + 25 ° C. If the air warms up to + 28 ° C and above, root crops stop developing.

The nuances of care

Despite the unpretentiousness of the variety, it is necessary to comply with the minimum agrotechnical requirements: watering, thinning, fertilization and pest and disease control.

Watering mode

The first watering is carried out immediately after germination. Before the formation of root crops, plantings are watered every three days, spending 10 liters of water per 1 sq. m, then - every 6-10 days, increasing the volume to 20 liters per 1 sq. m. Two weeks before cleaning harvest watering is stopped.

Reference. The water must be warmed up to ambient temperature. Watering from a watering can in the aisles.

Thinning and weed control

After each watering or rain, the soil is loosened to a depth of 5-8 cm in order to improve the access of oxygen and moisture to the root crops and to avoid the formation of a dry crust on the soil surface. Weeds are removed at the same time.

After the emergence of seedlings, the first thinning of the plantings is carried out so that the distance between the shoots is 4 cm.In the phase of formation of root crops, the procedure is repeated, increasing the distance between the plants to 8 cm.

Top dressing

Fertilizers are applied according to the scheme:

• in the sprouting phase - nitrophoska solution (1 tbsp. l for 5 l of water);
• 20 days after that - a solution of compost and wood ash (1 cup of compost and 200 g of ash per 5 liters of water).

For top dressing, a 5 cm deep ditch is dug in the center of the row spacing, the prepared solution is poured into it and buried.

Reference. During the growing season, it is forbidden to use fresh organic fertilizers.

Disease and pest control

Diseases and pests that can affect Berlicum Royal:

Harvesting and storage

In the middle lane, subject to planting carrots in late April-early May, the harvest is harvested at the end of September, choosing a dry and sunny day.

From soft soil, carrots are pulled out by the tops, from hard soil they are dug out with a pitchfork.

The harvested crop is freed from the tops, dried in the sun, cleaned from the ground and sorted, setting aside damaged specimens for quick processing.

Carrots suitable for storage are placed in wooden or plastic boxes in two layers and taken to a dark, well-ventilated place with a maximum temperature of + 5 ° C and an air humidity of 70%. Under proper conditions, the crop is stored until spring.

What can be the difficulties in growing

Problems arising when growing Berlicum Royal:

• deformation, cracking of root crops - the result of excessive watering or planting crops in salt or alkaline soil;
• cessation of the development of root crops - high (more than + 28 ° C) air temperature.

Tips from experienced gardeners

Farmers recommend:

• carefully monitor the frequency and abundance of watering to avoid cracking of root crops - this variety tolerates drought better than waterlogging of the soil;
• if you want to add organic fertilizing to the soil, do it at least six months before planting carrots, otherwise the fruits will be deformed or will not develop;
• for sowing purchase seed on the tape - it is more convenient to plant them and do not need to be further processed.

Reviews of the variety of carrots Berlikum Royal

Gardeners who have tried to grow the Berlikum Royal variety speak positively about it.

Rita, Surazh: “Carrots are one of those vegetables that I plant every year. I tried different varieties, in the end I stopped at Berlikum Royal. I like the fact that the variety almost does not get sick, no toxic chemicals are needed for additional processing, and the roots themselves are beautiful and tasty. And the yield is high ”.

Olga, Voronezh: “I was initially looking for a variety with a high carotene content, because my daughter has health problems, and it is carotene that she especially needs. Berlikum Royal is a record holder in this regard, and therefore chose him. I am a beginner, I haven’t dealt with vegetables before, but there were no problems - the carrots gave a good harvest, the roots are large, sweet, they are stored until spring without losing quality. ”

Conclusion

The variety is suitable for growing in all regions of Russia, except for the northern ones. It is characterized by resistance to common diseases and pests, high yields, unpretentious care and the formation of large, juicy and sweet root crops with a record carotene content.