Amsterdam early ripe carrot variety Touchon

Tushon is a mid-season carrot variety with an excellent presentation, juicy and sweet taste of root crops, and a high content of nutrients in them. The high yield and strong immunity of the crop made it popular among both amateur gardeners and professional farmers.

Description of the variety

Tushon carrots grow in open field conditions. Grown in the Russian Federation on an industrial scale. Root crops are used fresh and for winter storage.

Origin and development

Touchon has the characteristics of the Amsterdam variety. The variety was bred in 2006 by breeders of the Poisk agrofirm and the Federal Scientific Center for Vegetable Growing.

In 2009, the variety was included in the State Register of the Russian Federation.

Composition and useful properties

Root crops of the Tushon variety are rich in:

• carbohydrates;
• fiber;
• vitamins (retinol, nicotinic acid, inositol, folic and ascorbic acids);
• macronutrients (potassium, calcium, magnesium, sodium, phosphorus);
• microelements (iodine, cobalt, copper, molybdenum, fluorine).

100 g of Tushon carrots contain up to 17.8 mg of beta-carotene, which is much higher than the average for a vegetable crop of 9 mg.

Eating root vegetables has a beneficial effect on:

• cardiovascular system;
• respiratory system;
• gastrointestinal tract;
• condition of the skin.

The vegetable has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, analgesic, wound healing, bactericidal properties. Renders choleretic and diuretic effects, maintains visual acuity.

Application features

Touchon is a versatile variety... Its roots are used both raw and after heat treatment in various dishes. Carrots are also suitable for baby food, juices, purees.

Ripening period

The variety is mid-season. From the moment of planting to harvesting, it takes 80-100 days. The first carrots are tried 60 days after sprouting.

By the way! With winter sowing in October or November, the harvest is harvested in the last days of July.

Yield

Touchon carrots are grown commercially due to their high yields. They amount to 5-6 kg / m² or 296-416 kg / ha. The maximum result - 616 c / ha - was achieved in the Ryazan region.

Disease resistance

The variety has strong immunity. Plants are resistant to major crop diseases. Carrots are not prone to cracking and blooming.

Specifications

The rosette of dissected leaves of medium length is semi-spreading, green petioles are long, ribbed.

Root vegetables are different:

• cylindrical;
• rounded tip;
• bright orange color;
• length from 15 to 20 cm;
• with a diameter of 2 to 2.5 cm;
• weighing from 95 to 170 g;
• thin skin (carrots can be eaten without peeling);
• the presence of subtle eyes on the surface;
• uniform internal structure without a dedicated core;
• juiciness, sweetness of taste.

For which regions is it suitable

The variety is massively grown in the Central region of the Russian Federation. Tushon grows well in all regions of the country, in Ukraine and Moldova.

Main advantages and disadvantages

The main advantages of the variety:

• average ripening period;
• presentation and excellent taste of root crops;
• high productivity;
• undemanding care;
• strong immunity;
• no tendency to cracking;
• low percentage of commodity losses during growing and harvesting (no more than 7–12%).

Disadvantages - the unsuitability of early carrots for long-term storage and low transportability, due to the elongated shape of the roots and thin skin.

Differences from other varieties

Tushon differs from other varieties in high yield, strong immunity to the main diseases of the crop and high content of beta-carotene in root crops.

The table shows a comparison of popular varieties and hybrids of carrots:

Features of planting and growing

Seed material is planted on the site from March to June. Sowing time is determined by the climatic conditions of the region. The soil should be warm enough.

Tushon is grown in accordance with the general rules of crop farming. The variety is quite unpretentious in care.

Preparing for landing

Seeds are prepared for planting in open ground in stages:

1. Soak in warm water for 24–36 hours, followed by multiple rinsing.
2. Disinfected in a weak solution of potassium permanganate for 15 minutes.
3. Quenched in the refrigerator on the bottom shelf.
4. Germinate in wet gauze, covered with foil, until roots appear.
5. They are treated with biostimulants (for example, "Epin").

The plot for carrot beds is fertilized with potash and phosphorus or organic compounds.

Ground requirements

Touchon carrots thrive in sandy soil or loam mixed with sand. The variety is picky about the soil. She must be:

• fertile;
• loose and light;
• drained;
• neutral or slightly acidic (pH not higher than 7.0).

Planting in dense clay soil threatens with a low yield, deformed root crops.

Predecessors

Carrots grow well in the area after:

• tomatoes;
• eggplant;
• bell pepper;
• peas;
• potatoes;
• cucumbers;
• cabbage.

Do not plant a culture after carrots, parsley, celery.

Terms and rules of landing

The optimal planting time for the Central Region is mid-April, when the soil warmed up + 7 ° С, and the daytime air temperature is + 12 ° С.

Reference. In summer, seeds are planted in the last days of June. Such sowing ensures the safety of the crop in winter.

Carrots are planted according to the scheme:

• keep 5 cm between seeds;
• the distance between the rows is 25 cm;
• planting depth - 1–3 cm.

After sowing, the beds are watered with warm water and mulched with straw or peat.

Growing features

Touchon is photophilous. It is grown in well-lit and ventilated beds.

Do not plant a crop in a lowland or in an area with groundwater lying close to the surface. In the latter case, high beds are created.

The nuances of care

Proper care of plants is the key to a bountiful harvest.

When growing Tushon carrots, they carry out standard agrotechnical procedures:

• regular watering;
• loosening;
• thinning plantings;
• weeding;
• pest control;
• feeding.

Watering mode

Plants require regular moisture. The soil is irrigated evenly and abundantly. Watering is especially necessary at the beginning of the growing season and at the final stage of the ripening of root crops.

Reference. Watering is stopped 2-3 days before harvesting to improve the taste of vegetables.

Thinning and weed control

When the sprouts reach a height of 5 cm, the planting is thinned out. Leave 6 cm between the plants.

Weeding is combined with loosening to better enrich the soil with oxygen.The procedure is carried out after watering.

Top dressing

Plants are fertilized twice using the following compounds diluted in 1 bucket of water:

• 20 g of potassium nitrate, 15 g of double superphosphate and 15 g of urea;
• a mixture of potassium chloride with a complex mineral fertilizer, taken in 20 g.

Carrots are not fertilized with manure, otherwise it will lose its presentation and pleasant taste.

Disease and pest control

The Tushon variety is resistant to all diseases, except dry and white rot. The risk of infection is reduced by applying potash fertilizers before sowing. Acid soils are limed against white rot, phosphorus is not added to them, against dry, or brown, - the plantings are treated with Bordeaux liquid, before laying the harvest for storage, the room is disinfected with copper sulfate.

From pests, carrots are sprayed with "Inta-Vir", "Calypso", "Karate", "Confidor Maxi" and other insecticides.

Harvesting and storage

Competent collection and storage of vegetables will ensure their long-term preservation.

How and when to collect

Harvested 80-100 days after planting the seeds. Overexposure of vegetables in the garden threatens to crack them.

Important! Root crops are not pulled out of the ground, but dug out so as not to break.

Storage features and keeping quality of the variety

Peeled and dried carrots are sent for storage. It is kept in a cool room, a basement or cellar is best.

The variety has a low keeping quality. The maximum shelf life is 5 months.

Growing difficulties

When cultivating carrots, they are in no hurry with sowing: freezing of seeds in cold soil threatens poor germination.

Planting too late is fraught with overdried soil, which will negatively affect the development of plants.

Insufficient nitrogen content in the soil causes the loss of the marketable type of root crops. Another reason for the deformation of vegetables is poor or irregular watering.

Tips from experienced gardeners

Experienced farmers give tips on planting and growing Tushon carrots:

1. Simplifies sowing by sticking the grains onto toilet paper tapes smeared with paste. The workpieces are placed in the grooves with the planting material upwards and sprinkled with earth.
2. To stimulate the growth of carrots, wood ash, chamomile-colored infusion, nettle or burdock are used.
3. To protect the crop from pests, the beds are twice treated at the early growing stage with the preparations ATO Zhuk (at the phase of 4–6 leaves) and Fas (6–9 leaves).

Reviews

Tushon carrots are a high-quality variety, loved by gardeners for the pleasant taste of root crops and an easy growing process.

Igor, Ivanovo: «My family and I loved the Touchon carrots. It is sweet, grandchildren eat it with pleasure. I plant it on my site in 3-4 rows, no more, since it is poorly stored even in the refrigerator. "

Ekaterina, Tula: “I've been planting Touchon for over 4 years now. The care is standard. Seed germination pleases - 98-100%. I use it only for fresh consumption. "

Valery, Kolomna: “I cultivate the Tushon variety for sale. Carrots take delivery to the market without any problems, although it is 30 minutes away. Root crops have an excellent presentation. Smooth, bright, they are well bought. "

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Conclusion

Tushon carrots are a high-yielding crop with strong immunity to major diseases, rather unpretentious in care. Root crops ripen quite quickly, suitable for winter sowing.

The high content of beta-carotene in vegetables, pleasant sweetish taste and excellent presentation make them versatile in cooking, suitable for baby food.