Description of Samson carrots
Samson carrots are bred by Dutch breeders. Refers to mid-season root vegetables. Thanks to its positive qualities, it has won the love of consumers and vegetable growers.
Description of Samson carrots
Variety characteristic
It takes 120 days to reach technical maturity from sowing Samson carrot seeds. In warm regions, the harvest is harvested on the 100th day. The yield of the variety is 6-8 kg per 1 m². The commodity yield of Samson carrots is 530-770 centners per hectare. This figure is much higher than that of other similar types of vegetable crops.
Seed germination up to 95% (with rare sowing 3x15 cm). It emerges evenly and quickly. The variety has inherent resistance to various kinds of diseases of the umbrella family.
The variety is suitable for different regions of the country.
According to Sotra's characteristics, Samson carrots can withstand temperatures as low as -4 ° C. It tolerates transportation well without losing its presentation.
Description of the fetus
Root crops of Samson carrots have the following features:
- large size;
- smooth surface;
- pointed tip;
- bright orange color.
Ripe Samson carrots are in the top layer of the soil. Root weight reaches 180-200 g, length up to 30 cm.
Samson carrots, according to the description, rarely have deformation of the fruit, their number is no more than 4-5% of the total harvest. Root crops are smooth and uniform in size. Due to the fact that during growth the root crop does not rise high above the ground, its edge does not turn green.
Growing
Samson table carrots are not whimsical in cultivation. Suitable for large gardens and summer cottages.
The variety is suitable for different regions of the country.
Landing in the soil
According to the characteristics of the variety, the sowing time is determined by the weather and soil on the site. Planting is carried out in the spring, in April, or in late autumn. In some regions, sowing is appropriate in the first week of November at a temperature of 5 ° C.
The best harvest is obtained on well-ventilated, aerated soils, on loam or super sandstone.
Make furrows 20-25 cm deep in the selected area. Water well with water, lower the seeds. Sprinkle on top with rotted humus or peat mixture. The soil from above is not tamped strongly, mulch and watered abundantly, preventing the appearance of a dense crust on top.
Planting is done in April.
When sowing, make sure that the seed does not go into the furrow often. Golan seeds sprout quickly and require less planting than regular seeds. This carrot is suitable for liquid sowing on a belt for uniformity. Carrots sprout 7 days after planting. With the usual standard sowing, the seedlings are thinned out over time.
Excess, weak shoots are removed after germination. If necessary, the procedure is done several times. In the final version, the distance between the fruits is left 6-7 cm. Otherwise, deformation of the carrot is possible.
Weeding will allow root crops to grow in size and get normal nutrition during the growing season.
Watering
For the correct and good development of this type of vegetables, regular watering is carried out.This sun-loving plant loves moist and well-ventilated soil.
To prevent the seeds from washing out or knocking them into heaps, watering is carried out by drip irrigation. They also use special equipment:
- garden watering can;
- hose with a water splitter at the end;
The garden watering can is used in small household plots. On large areas, drip irrigation or special hoses, strong and flexible, with a spray at the end, are used.
When germinating, the plant consumes the most moisture - 100% of its own weight. Therefore, it is so important to shed the beds before and immediately after sowing. Watering should be done after sowing every 3-4 days, depending on the air temperature. After full germination, watering is reduced and done once a week at the rate of 15 liters per 1 m².
Water it early in the morning, before sunrise, so as not to burn the sprouts. In the evening, such a procedure is possible if the temperature at night does not drop below 10 ° C.
Special requirements are imposed on the water temperature. In the heat, it should be 19-23 ° С, and on cool cloudy days, 28-30 ° С.
Fertilization
The growth, taste and appearance of carrots depend on the timely application of fertilizers. Use nitrogen, potash, phosphoric mixtures, manganese, barium and boron.
In the first days of summer - at the time of the formation of tops - nitrogen must be added. With its lack, the fruits will become small, lose color.
Potash fertilizers are applied at the time of intensive growth of vegetables. This chemical element ensures the photosynthesis of the plant and protects it from viruses and fungal diseases. An insufficient amount of potassium leads to drying out of the foliage, the rapid development of tops to the detriment of the root crop.
In July, in the heat, there is a need for phosphorus supplements. He is responsible for the development of fetal tissue. Lack of phosphorus leads to reddening of the foliage, to its twisting and drying. The fruit is dwarf, lagging behind in development and pale in color.
To increase the weight of the fetus, manganese and barium dressings are used. Boron is added to improve carbohydrate metabolism and taste of carrots.
Ash, mullein, compost and decoction of chamomile and burdock are natural biostimulants. This type of fertilizer is suitable for small areas.
Also use reliable and proven ready-to-use nutritional formulas: Fitosporin-M, Trichodermin, Gamair, Glyocladin, Uniflor-Bud, etc. Apply according to the instructions on the package.
The last time to fertilize the soil is done 15 days before harvest.
Diseases and their prevention
According to the description, the variety is resistant to viral and fungal diseases inherent in root crops of other varieties.
Preventive measures:
- in order to avoid phomosis, treat carrots planted in winter with 5% fundozol;
- to prevent the development of black rot, treat the plants with Falcon and Prozaro solution;
- from defeat by brown spot, disinfect the seeds before planting.
Conclusion
The Samson carrot variety is harvested in warm and dry autumn weather, before the frost begins and stored in a cool room until the next harvest. Samson will delight and reward vegetable growers with his ripe and tasty harvest. The harvest will be rich and healthy if you choose the right seeds, process them, observe the timing of watering and fertilizing the soil in the process of developing a vegetable crop.