Ultra-early, unpretentious hybrid of Napoli f1 carrots
Carrots are a welcome crop in any garden. In order for the root crop to please not only in appearance, but also in taste, it is important to choose the right variety or hybrid. Napoli F1 has excellent taste, early ripening and large size. And how to grow a hybrid on your own site - we will tell you in the article.
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Description of hybrid carrot Napoli F1
Hybrid belongs to the Nantes cultivar, the most widespread and famous... All root crops of this type have a cylindrical shape, sweet and juicy flesh, a thin middle part. Many gardeners consider such carrots, and in particular the Napoli hybrid, an ideal choice for cultivation on the site.
In the photo - Napoli F1 carrots.
Origin and development
The hybrid is the result of the hard work of Dutch breeders from the Bejo Zaden company. Work on improving culture turned out to be an incredible success. Napoli F1 takes a leading position in the rating of unpretentiousness to weather conditions, soil type and care.
Chemical composition, trace elements and vitamins, useful properties
Napoli F1 consists of:
- Vitamins of group PP, A, B (1, 2, 5, 6, 9), C, E, H, K.
- Macronutrients - calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, phosphorus, chlorine and sulfur.
- Trace elements - iron, zinc, iodine, copper, fluorine, chromium.
- Protein - 1.3 g; fat - 0.1 g; carbohydrates - 6.9 g
- Dietary fiber - 2.4 g.
- Water - 79 g; starch - 0.2 g; ash - 1 g.
- Organic acids, mono - and disaccharides.
The calorie content of the root crop varies between 30-35 kcal. Thanks to the combination of components, carrots have a beneficial effect on the human body:
- improves the functioning of the organs of vision;
- stabilizes blood sugar and cholesterol levels;
- contains antioxidants that neutralize free radicals - it is especially useful to eat boiled vegetables, they contain even more antioxidants than raw carrots.
- improves the work of the cardiovascular and nervous systems;
- reduces the risk of developing strokes, strengthens blood vessels;
- strengthens hair, nails;
- improves complexion.
The root vegetable is especially useful for pregnant and lactating mothers... However, women should be careful, allergic reactions to any of the ingredients are possible.
Ripening period
Napoli F1 - ultra-early hybrid characterized by short ripening times... 90-100 days pass from the moment of seed germination to harvest.
Yield
The amount of harvest depends on the accuracy of compliance with the rules of agricultural technology and weather conditions. The yield is from 2.2 to 5.6 kg per 1 sq. m.
Disease resistance
Napoli F1 has strong immunity to all types of diseases and infections... And the seedlings are able to withstand frosts down to -3 ° C.
Characteristics, description of appearance, taste
Napoli is characterized by the following parameters:
- The tops are short and strong, bright green in color, of medium density.
- Root crop - cylindrical shape, slightly turning into a cone. The color is bright orange, length - 15-20 cm, weight - 120-180 g.
- Excellent taste, good keeping quality and marketability.
The Napoli hybrid is suitable for use in fresh, conservation, all types of heat treatment.
Which regions is best suited for
The hybrid is recommended for growing in Northern, Volgo-Vyatka, Central Black Earth regions, however, it is safely planted throughout Russia. Weather conditions do not play a special role. But we must remember that carrots do not like late frosts, prolonged dry weather, and rainy seasons.
The main advantages and disadvantages of a hybrid
Positive qualities of Napoli F1:
- versatility of use;
- early ripening;
- guarantee of high rates of seed germination;
- resistance to all diseases and minor frosts;
- unpretentious care;
- smoothness of the fruit.
There were no drawbacks in culture by consumers.
Differences from other species
Hybrid differs in smoothness and attractive appearance of root crops... Some gardeners believe that the small size of the tops affects the size of the carrots. But this does not apply to Napoli: its roots are large with low tops.
Features of planting and growing
Hybrid Napoli F1 undemanding to weather conditions... Expert advice and advice will help you more competently perform all activities related to planting and subsequent care.
Other varieties and hybrids of carrots:
High-yielding Romos with strong immunity
Preparing for landing
Napoli seeds are rich in essential oils. They slow down the growth process. therefore it is recommended to soak the planting material in clean warm water for 10-11 hours... Additionally, the procedure will allow you to reject empty seeds.
After that, wrap the seeds in a damp cloth, leave in this form for 2-3 days. The room temperature should be + 20… + 24 ° С. Then dry and prepare for planting.
Reference. Soaking and sprouting by 10-20 days will shorten the time for sunrise.
Ground requirements
Carrot Napoli F1 prefers light, moderately moist, slightly acidic and well-ventilated soils... For example, light loam and sandy loam. It grows poorly on clay, heavy and acidic soils.
Experienced gardeners recommend planting the hybrid in solid soils, and then sprinkling with loose ones. To perform this procedure, it is enough to compact the grooves and cover them with a mixture of soil and peat.
Predecessors
The best predecessors in the garden before planting carrots: potatoes, cabbage, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions and legumes. It is forbidden to plant seeds after dill, celery, parsley, eggplant, parsnips. It is also not recommended to plant carrots for several years in a row in the same area.
Timing, scheme and landing rules
The best time is the first half of May. The standard pattern is 20x4 cm, the seeding depth is 1-2 cm. it is important to take into account some rules during landing:
- Before planting the seeds, the soil is watered abundantly.
- After planting the seed in the soil, it is recommended to lightly sprinkle it with humus.
- The soil should warm up to + 4 ... + 5 ° С.
- After the end of all events, the ridges are watered and covered with agrofibre.
Dutch beauty will delight you with excellent results, if you fulfill all the requirements and take into account the nuances of care.
Growing features
It is recommended to plant Napoli F1 carrots at the end of April or the first half of May. Weather conditions on the day of landing do not play a special role. The main thing is to avoid the threat of severe frosts and dry season.
The nuances of care
Planting care is easy and almost does not differ from the care of other varieties of carrots.
Watering mode
The hybrid does not require abundant watering... It is enough to pay attention to the topsoil. If it's wet, you don't need to water. If dry, vice versa. The standard mode is 2-3 waterings per week.
Thinning and weed control
Napoli F1 requires two thinning procedures... The first is after the formation of 2 true leaves. The final distance between shoots is 3 cm. The second - after the appearance of 6 true leaves. Distance - 7 cm.
Weeds can take up most of the moisture, prevent the full development of carrots. Weed grass destroys a huge amount of nutrients that are important for the formation of root crops. Therefore, the timely removal of grass is a must.
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Top dressing
It is recommended to feed the hybrid only with complex mineral fertilizers.... For the entire growing season, 3-4 feeding is required. The first one - after the formation of the first 3 true leaves, the second - after 2 weeks, the third - 10 days before harvesting.
Attention! It is recommended to exclude fertilizing in the form of humus or manure. They will spoil the taste and appearance of the root vegetables.
Disease and pest control
Napoli F1's only enemy is the carrot fly... Prevention - removal of weeds and timely thinning of plantings.
Experienced growers recommend alternating carrot beds with onions.
The latter culture is excellent at repelling carrot flies and many other unwanted pests.
Harvesting and storage
The collection and storage of root crops is no less important procedures than the cultivation itself. The subsequent quality of carrots will depend on them.
How and when to collect
The collection of root crops takes place in two stages.:
- selective cleaning - July and August;
- basic cleaning - from mid-September.
It is better to lightly pick up large carrots with a shovelto avoid damage to the fruit. A small one can be pulled out with your hands by the tops. The crop is left to dry in the sun for 3 hours.
Attention! It is not recommended to shake the soil off the carrots by tapping on a shovel or other tools. Inaccurate actions will lead to cracking of the root crops.
Storage features and keeping quality of the hybrid
Remove the tops from each root crop before storing... Then place in sand boxes. Carrots should be stored at 0 ... + 3 ° C.
The hybrid has good keeping quality.
What can be the difficulties in growing
There will be no difficulties at the stage of planting and growing Napoli F1... The hybrid is considered unpretentious to weather conditions, soil, care.
Tips from experienced gardeners
Recommendations include standard rules... Namely: accounting for the irrigation regime, the frequency of thinning, timely removal of weeds. Compliance with the basic rules will save you from many problems associated with the appearance of pests and diseases, as well as the loss of most of the crop.
Reviews of the hybrid Napoli F1
Summer residents evaluate Napoli F1 exclusively from the positive side... The hybrid pleases vegetable growers with its beneficial properties, excellent taste and high yield.
Svetlana, Moscow: “My family is very fond of eating crispy carrots. Therefore, I try to choose ultra-early varieties. Recently, a friend advised me to buy the seeds of the Napoli F1 hybrid. Imagine my surprise when I took out the first vegetables from the ground. The carrots were large, strong, flavorful and smooth. The pulp is juicy, tasty and crispy. Now I will plant only this variety, I recommend it to everyone ".
Kirill, Tyumen: “I love trying new varieties of vegetables. This time my gaze fell on the Napoli F1 carrot hybrid. After planting, I did not have time to care for the seedlings. However, the result surprised me - almost all the seeds sprout, there were no insects and diseases, I got strong and bright carrots. I am very satisfied, I recommend ".
Conclusion
Choosing a hybrid Napoli F1, you can grow tasty and healthy vegetables in the shortest possible time. You don't need to spend a lot of time and effort caring for them.
Unfortunately, ultra-early varieties are not suitable for long-term storage. However, no one will stop you from using root vegetables in the preparation of nutritious and healthy meals in summer and autumn.