Sweet variety of carrots Shantane Royal bright orange color

The Chantenay Royal carrot variety is in demand among farmers for its high yield rates, sweet taste, unpretentiousness and ease of care. Why else is Chantenay Royal so loved in our country, how to properly grow and store carrots of this variety, we will tell in the article.

Description of the variety of carrots Chantenay Royal

Chantenay Royal belongs to mid-season varieties. Suitable for growing outdoors and in greenhouses.

The bush of the variety is compact, the rosette is spreading, the tops are high, rich green, the leaves are moderately long, dissected. Root crops are conical in shape, bright orange in color. In fruits, the sugar content reaches 10%, the fruits are sweet, juicy.

Origin and development

Chantenay carrots are the result of a selection of French biologists. On the territory of the USSR and Russia, the variety has been grown for over 70 years.

On the basis of the basic Chantenay variety, others were obtained - improved, but with similar characteristics. One of them is Chantenay Royal, the result of the selection of Russian scientists from the Poisk agrofirm, included in the register of selection achievements in the Far Eastern District in 2006.

Chemical composition, trace elements and vitamins, useful properties

100 g of carrots contain: fructose - 10%, dry matter - 11.4 - 12.1%, beta-carotene - 21.8 mg. The energy value of one fruit is 26.5 kcal.

The content of macronutrients in fruits:

• potassium - 215 mg;
• calcium - 26.6 mg;
• phosphorus - 54 mg;
• magnesium - 37.1 mg;
• sodium - 19.4 mg;
• sulfur - 5 mg.

Microelement content:

• iron - 0.73 mg;
• zinc - 0.41 mg;
• aluminum - 0.31 mg;
• manganese - 0.23 mg;
• boron - 0.2 mg;
• vanadium - 0.1 mg;
• copper - 0.82 mg;
• fluorine - 0.53 mg;
• molybdenum - 0.21 mg.

Vitamins composition:

• A - 0.9 mg;
• B1 - 0.06 mg;
• B2 - 0.07 mg;
• B8 - 0.29 mg;
• B9 - 0.1 mg;
• C - 0.5 mg;
• PP - 1.2 mg;
• E - 0.9 mg.

The vegetable is useful for vision, lowering blood pressure in hypertension, normalizing digestion, its use contributes to the renewal of kidney and liver cells. Boiled carrots are good for people with diabetes.

Ripening period

The variety belongs to the early maturing. From the moment of planting to harvesting, it takes 90-120 days. When grown in a greenhouse, you can to grow two harvests per season.

Yield

The yield indicators of the variety are high. From 1 sq. m collect 10-11 kg of fruit. When grown on an industrial scale, 340 c / ha are obtained.

Disease resistance

Subject to the rules of seed treatment before sowing, tillage after harvest and in the spring before planting, the variety shows good resistance to many diseases.

Characteristics, description of appearance, taste

The fruits are cone-shaped with a rounded tip, without branches. The length of the fruits is 15 cm, the width at the base reaches 4-5 cm.The weight of vegetables is 150-200 g.Root vegetables are bright orange in color, the pulp is dense, juicy, sweet. The sugar content reaches 10-11%. The core is orange, medium density. The skin is thin, smooth.

Due to its high sugar content, this variety is used for making juices and purees for children.

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

The Chantenay Royal variety is recommended for cultivation in the Central, Central Black Earth and Far Eastern regions. The variety is characterized by excellent resistance to cold and drought, yields in all climatic conditions.

Main advantages and disadvantages

The carrot variety has become widespread due to the possibility of cultivation in many regions of Russia.

The advantages of Chantenay Royal include:

• high productivity;
• fruit resistance to cracking and branching;
• the ability to grow on heavy and infertile soils;
• ease of care;
• disease resistance;
• long shelf life - 7-8 months.

The disadvantage of this hybrid can be called a deterioration in taste with a prolonged harvest time.

What is the difference from others

The varietal feature of Chantenay Royal is the absence of defective fruits and lateral branches on the fruits. Carrots are not prone to flowering in the first year of cultivation.

Features of planting and growing

The variety is resistant to frost, it can be sown in spring and before winter. Sowing is carried out just before the frost so that the culture does not have time to germinate in late autumn and die. This allows you to get the harvest earlier than usual by 2-3 weeks. Sowing rates for winter are increased by 25%.

Preparing for landing

Before the spring planting, the seeds are pre-treated. First, the damaged, rotten ones are removed. The remaining seeds are soaked in a container of water for 1.5-2 hours. High-quality seeds will sink to the bottom, empty ones will float on the surface of the water - they are removed. Selected seeds are placed in a solution of potassium permanganate for disinfection for 30-40 minutes.

After that, the seeds are germinated... To do this, they are placed in a damp cloth for 4-5 days. During this time, the roots will hatch. Sprouted seeds are treated with a spray bottle with growth stimulants "Epin" or "Zircon", after which they are slightly dried and sowing begins.

Ground requirements

The best yields are achieved when growing crops on sandy and loamy soils.

The soil is dug up in advance, while removing plant residues. The soil must be loose. If the site is dense, packed soil, when digging it is mixed with peat, sand. With increased acidity of the soil, dolomite flour is added to it.

Attention! The acidic environment of the soil provokes cracking of root crops and contributes to the formation of fungal infections.

Predecessors

It is not recommended to grow the culture in the same area for two years in a row, pathogenic fungi may remain in the soil. Carrots are not planted after parsnips, parsley and dill, since all plants of the Umbrella family have the same diseases and pests. The best precursors for carrots are potatoes, tomatoes, cucumbers, cabbage, and onions.

Timing, scheme and landing rules

Spring sowing is carried out in April, after the soil warms up to + 8 ... + 10 ° С. In the prepared area, shallow grooves are made, watered with water. The seeds are placed to a depth of 1.5-2 cm, leaving a gap between the seeds of 2 cm. Sprinkle a thin layer of soil on top without pressing it down. The beds are placed at a distance of 20 cm from each other.

Growing features

For planting, choose a sunny area with loose soil. It is better if the site is with a slight slope so that rainwater does not accumulate in the beds.

Attention! Waterlogging of carrots leads to the appearance of root rot.

When growing carrots, weeds must be constantly removed. The rapid growth of weeds inhibits its development.

The nuances of care

It is recommended to loosen the soil in the beds regularly. The formation of a soil crust negatively affects the palatability of root crops.

Growing carrots are thinned out twice during the growing season. Insect pests settle in non-thinned plantings.

Watering mode

Young seedlings need watering 2 times a week, depending on weather conditions. Watering is carried out in the morning, moistening the soil layer to a depth of 6-7 cm. As the crop grows, the frequency of watering is reduced to 1 time per week, but at the same time the volume of liquid is increased, moistening the soil to a depth of 20-25 cm

Important! As soon as shoots have appeared, watering is suspended for 7-9 days so that the roots go deep into the soil.

Watering should be regular. Irregularity leads to cracking of the fruit. Watering is stopped 2-3 weeks before harvesting.

Thinning and weed control

As soon as the seedlings reach 10-13 cm in height, they are thinned out. Weak, thin shoots are subject to removal. As the plants grow, the beds are thinned again, leaving the strongest specimens. Removing weak seedlings leaves room for free growth of the remaining plants.

When thinning, weeding is carried out simultaneously... The rapid growth of weeds inhibits the development of root crops.

Top dressing

20 days after the emergence of seedlings, fertilizing is carried out with a complex fertilizer with nitrofosky: 10 g of the drug is diluted in 10 l of water.

Important! Top dressing is applied only after watering.

After 3 weeks, the plant needs potassium and phosphorus to form root crops. To do this, prepare a solution of 20 g of potassium sulfate, 30 g of superphosphate, 10 liters of water. For the third top dressing and potassium introduction into the soil, an aqueous solution of wood ash is used: 400 g per 10 liters. During the fourth feeding, nitrogen fertilizers are not used.

Reference! The use of chicken manure and fresh manure for top dressing will lead to a rapid growth of tops to the detriment of the root crop.

Disease and pest control

The most common diseases in carrots:

1. Alternaria - black rot, manifests itself in the appearance of yellow spots on the tops, leading to curling of the leaves. The fruits are covered with dry rot. Treatment with Alirin B (two tablets per 10 liters of water) is recommended.
2. Rhizoctonia - felt disease. Lead spots appear on root crops, leading to rotting of the fruit. Plants are treated with a solution of copper sulfate.
3. White rot. Signs - the appearance of a white fluffy bloom on the fruits, followed by softening of the carrot tissue. Bordeaux mixture helps in the fight against it.
4. Fomoz - dry rot first affects the tops, then root crops. Affected plants and soil are treated with a solution of the drug "Maxim" (1: 1).

Of insects, the culture is harmed by the carrot fly, the larvae of which feed on root crops. Spraying with Inta-Vir is effective against them. To prepare the solution, the tablet is diluted in 10 liters of water, and re-treatment is carried out after 10-15 days.

Slugs actively eat up foliage and eat out large areas in fruits. The presence of a slug is determined by the shiny trail that it leaves behind. For prophylaxis, crushed eggshells are scattered between the plants - the delicate body of the slug cannot stand scratching objects.

Harvesting and storage

Harvesting begins in late August - early September. Choose dry weather for cleaning. The collected carrots are first dried, sorted, then placed for long-term storage.

How and when to collect

Carrots are harvested in early September, when the fruits have gained weight and stopped growing. Root crops are carefully pulled out of the ground by the tops; if necessary, use a pitchfork. The vegetables are shaken off the ground and laid out in the room to dry.

Then the carrots are sorted. Damaged specimens are set aside. The remaining vegetables are transferred for long-term storage in a dark dry room, after cutting off the tops.

Storage features and keeping quality of the hybrid

Optimal conditions for storing the harvest of carrots are to maintain the air temperature 0 ... + 5 ° C, humidity - 90-95%. When this temperature is exceeded, vegetables begin to sprout. A decrease in humidity leads to the appearance of rot spots on the fruit. The room must be well ventilated.

Under all storage conditions, the keeping quality of the variety reaches 95%.

What can be the difficulties in growing

During cultivation, it is necessary to constantly loosen the soil to provide air for the vegetables. Much attention is paid to thinning culture. When planted tightly, root crops will grow small, thin. With irregular watering, carrots crack. It is not allowed to make large intervals between waterings.

Tips from experienced gardeners

Experienced gardeners recommend hilling the soil. The base of the root crop should be hidden under a layer of earth. When watering, the surface layer is washed out - if you do not want the carrots to turn green, hilling is necessary.

On the advice of gardeners, before harvesting, the beds can be slightly moistened. This will make it easier to extract vegetables from dry soil.

Experienced gardeners are not advised to frequently use nitrogen fertilizers. This will enhance the growth of the tops, but the fruits will grow small.

Reviews of the carrot hybrid Chantenay Royal

Summer residents note the unpretentiousness of the variety, the juiciness and sweetness of the fruits.

Tamara, Saratov: “I planted the carrot variety Chantenay Royal last year. I have heavy soil on the site, so I chose a variety with not very long fruits. The result is pleasing. The carrots are about the same size. "

Elena, Krasnodar Territory: “I tried to grow Shantane Royal carrots for the first time. During the growth of the carrots, I did everything as usual: watered, thinned, weeded, fertilized. The harvest made me happy. The vegetables are large, even. It tastes sweet and crunchy. "

Igor, Vladimir: “A neighbor shared the seeds of Chantenay Royal carrots. Almost all the seeds have sprouted, I had to thin out several times. It became a pity to throw the removed plants away, planted a little further. They also grew up. Collected at the same time. I liked the result. The carrots are delicious and juicy. I even made myself juice from several pieces, it turned out to be sugar ”.

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Conclusion

Chantenay Royal carrots compare favorably with other varieties of carrots by the ability to grow in different climatic conditions, on different types of soil. The variety attracts with its unpretentious care, versatility in application. Juicy and sweet tasty vegetables are used in fresh salads, juices, preparations for the winter.