Baltimore f1 carrot variety description
The varieties bred by Dutch breeders are known all over the world. They sprout well, have high yields, are disease resistant and have a pleasant taste. These varieties include Baltimore carrots.
Baltimore f1 carrot variety description
Characteristic
Baltimore f1 is a first-generation hybrid, which was obtained by crossing two varieties of carrots. This species is classified as early maturing. If the technology of planting and growing is observed, the crop is harvested within 100-105 days after sowing the seeds.
Under good conditions, up to 10 kg of crop is harvested from 1m². The average is 6-7 kg. One root vegetable contains about 8-9% sugar, dry matter - 13%, carotene -19 mg / 100g weight.
Description of the variety
Baltimore carrots are often used in the preparation of baby food, diet menus, and the production of juices. The variety is suitable for harvesting for the winter, as it goes well with other vegetables.
Description of the advantages of Baltimore carrots:
- ripens quickly;
- attractive fruits of the same size;
- resistance to many diseases and pests;
- suitable for cleaning with a tractor.
Description of the bush
Baltimore f1 has sprawling green tops. It is strong, up to 50 cm in length.
The cultivar does not form a flower shoot in the first year of the growing season. Resistant to leaf spots.
Description of fruits
Orange fruits have a regular cylindrical shape with a blunt end. There is a thin core inside. The average weight of a vegetable is 220 g, length - 25 cm, diameter - up to 5 cm.
Root vegetables have a thin, smooth skin. The vegetable is juicy and has a sweet taste due to its high sugar and carotene content.
Growing
Baltimore is best grown on light, drained soil. Loam or sandy loam works well.
In case of planting in clay soil, it is worth diluting the soil with peat, sawdust or sand. Vegetables such as onions, potatoes, and tomatoes are good predecessors.
Disembarkation
Before sowing, the seeds are soaked. It is better to take melted or settled water for this. This stimulates the growth of seedlings. The seeds are wrapped in a napkin and left to saturate for 2-3 days.
Soak the seeds before sowing.
Baltimore f1 is sown in rows, the distance between them should be at least 20 cm, the depth of the furrow is 2-3 cm. Groups of seeds are laid at intervals of 4-5 cm. If you follow this planting scheme, the fruits will be of the correct shape and length.
Care
Baltimore carrot shoots are thinned twice:
- 2 weeks after the appearance of the first shoots;
- after another 10 days.
Thinning is done carefully so as not to damage the root system of other plants. After thinning, the seedlings are well watered.
To protect seedlings from nighttime cold snaps, the beds are covered with agrofibre. This will keep the moisture needed by the plants and prevent crusting on the soil.
Fertilizer
This variety does not need feeding during the growing season. It is important to fertilize when preparing the garden in the fall.
For this, humus, ash and mineral fertilizers are used. Deoxidizers can be added:
- a piece of chalk;
- dolomite;
- lime.
Carrots do not germinate well when the soil is acidic. Therefore, the autumn application of peat or compost will help to increase the amount of the crop.
Watering
The first watering is carried out 2-3 days before sowing the seeds. In dry soil, seedlings will be uneven. Watering with a weak solution of potassium permanganate will help protect the vegetable from diseases.
The second watering is carried out after sowing. It is important not to wash the seeds out of the soil. It is better to use drip irrigation or a regular watering can. The next watering is carried out after the emergence of shoots.
Young seedlings are watered every 5 days and after each thinning. At the stage of fruit formation, the soil is moistened once a week, but abundantly. The depth of moisture depends on the length of the fruit. But it is important to avoid waterlogging and moisture stagnation. Watering is stopped 2-3 weeks before harvesting.
Diseases and pests
Treatment of diseases
The introduction of potassium chloride during the autumn digging of the garden will help to prevent the development of phomosis. Use 40 g of fertilizer per 1 m2. Treatment with preparations with copper in the composition will also be useful.
It is important to store the crop properly. To get rid of the spread of rot will help fumigate the storage with sulfur bombs and sprinkle the fruit with sand.
Getting rid of pests
Carrot fly is one of the most dangerous pests. The insect feeds on fruits. The affected vegetable becomes bitter and unusable.
Folk remedies help to get rid of. A mixture of tobacco dust, lime and ash is effective. 5-10 g of the product is used per 1 m2. Sprinkle the soil three times with an interval of 10 days.
Prophylaxis
Observance of crop rotation will help prevent the development of diseases. After harvesting, it is important to dig up the soil well and destroy all the remains of the tops, this will save you from the appearance of pests in the future.
For the prevention of diseases, nettle infusion is used. It is added to water at the rate of 0.5 liters per 1 watering can.
For leaves, spraying with Immunocytophyte is beneficial. This helps protect plants from attack by carrot flies. The treatment is carried out in June and repeated after 14 days. It is possible to protect the crop from infectious diseases with the help of biological products with a wide spectrum of action.
Conclusion
Baltimore f1 carrots have already gained popularity among many gardeners. It has an attractive appearance and good taste. The only drawback is that in order to get a good harvest, the seeds must be purchased annually from breeders.
It is not difficult to care for the Baltimore variety, it is early maturing, has a high yield. Also, the species resists many diseases and pest attacks.