The variety “Losinoostrovskaya 13” carrots is especially popular with Russian gardeners, as well as with gardeners from other countries.
It has an excellent taste due to its high sugar content, is resistant to cold and can be stored for a long time in winter. A saturation of beta keratin provides its undoubted benefit.
This variety is absolutely universal in its purpose, especially good for use in whole or in the form of mashed potatoes and juices, as an element of baby food.
Our article about this amazing variety of carrots, as well as a video about growing and caring for it.
Breeding history
The variety of carrots “Losinoostrovskaya 13” was bred in 1960 by scientists of the Federal Research Center of Vegetable Production as a result of crossing several cylindrical varieties. In the State Register of Plants of the Russian Federation is included after 4 years, in 1964.
Variety description
- The entire ripening period of the root crop is completely immersed in the soil, due to which its upper part has no green color.
- The fruit contains a large amount of beta-carotene.
- It has good lezhkost.
- Resistant to various kinds of diseases and tsvetushnosti.
- Suitable for use in any form.
Advantages and disadvantages
Among the advantages of the variety are the following:
- high cold resistance;
- good yield;
- long shelf life;
- excellent taste;
- resistance to tsvetushnosti and diseases;
- the lack of a green base of the root;
- beta-carotene saturation;
- universal purpose.
Negative characteristics of this variety is not revealed. With some stretch to the disadvantages of the variety "Losinoostrovskaya 13" can be attributed to his light-lovingness - a long light day is desirable for obtaining a large crop.
The appearance of the root
Root varieties "Losinoostrovskaya 13" has a cylindrical shape with a diameter of about 4 cm, 15-18 cm in length, with a blunt end. The root is orange with a lot of filamentous lateral roots and a small, rounded or faceted core. The peel is thin, smooth, with small eyes; the pulp is juicy and tender.
Sowing time
The seeds are suitable for sowing in spring and autumn, the variety is mid-season. If you plant the seeds closer to winter, which is possible, due to the frost resistance of this variety, then a wonderful early harvest of carrots will rise.
The growing season of root crops ranges from 80 to 120 days. Based on this, you can calculate the harvest time, usually it falls on the first three weeks of September.
If the carrot was planted in the soil in the pre-winter period, which is often used when grown on an industrial scale, then the crop is harvested earlier: in the middle or end of August.
Germination
Depending on the manufacturer of the seeds can germinate in different ways. Average, good germination rate recorded at 90%. To increase this figure is possible by properly preparing the seed.
The average weight of a root
The average weight of the root varies in the range of 80-160 g.
Yield per hectare
The yield of the variety is high: the average value is 380 c / ha, in particularly favorable periods it can reach 760 c / ha.
Purpose and Lezhkost
Universal grade. Carotene enrichment, high sugar content, sweetness and juiciness of fruits make the carrot variety “Losinoostrovskaya 13” an ideal option for eating raw, as well as in the form of baby puree and juices. Also perfectly suited for the preparation of various dishes and preparations. Possesses good characteristics Capable of storing in a cool, dark place for up to eight months without loss of taste and commercial appearance.
Tip! Carrots “Losinoostrovskaya 13” is very useful not only in a simple peeled form, but also as part of various salads, mashed potatoes, and blanks for dishes. Carrot juice is especially loved by young children.
Growing regions
The State Register of Plants recommends the cultivation of a variety in the following regions of Russia:
- Volgo-Vyatka;
- Far Eastern;
- West Siberian;
- Northwestern;
- North Caucasus;
- Middle Volga;
- Central Black Earth;
- Central.
Of course, the yield will vary depending on the region of growth. In the Central Black Earth or North Caucasus regions, as a rule, the yield is higher due to the most suitable conditions for carrots: temperature and light conditions.
Recommendations
Carrot - light-loving vegetabletherefore beds should be located in open ground on the sunny side. Acceptable cultivation in greenhouse conditions.
Disease resistance
The variety Losinoostrovskaya 13 is characterized by high resistance to various kinds of diseases (including rotting) and damage by pests.
Ripening
From the appearance of the first shoots to harvest, on average, 90-120 days pass.
Soil requirements
It will be possible to grow a wonderful crop of Losinostrovskaya 13 variety carrots on light, loose, deeply plowed soil with good drainage. Perfect loamy or sandy soil. Growing carrots in the soil in which other vegetables have previously grown, such as cabbage, potatoes, onions, cucumbers or tomatoes, will have a favorable effect on the quality of the crop.
Frost resistance
The grade is characterized by high frost resistance.
Planting and care
- Losinoostrovskaya 13 is grown in a well-lit place, without shading.
- Seeds are recommended to be planted in the period from April to May.
- Do not place seeds in the soil deeper than 2 cm, keeping a sufficiently large distance (about 5 cm) between them. Furrows are located 25-30 cm apart.
- After the appearance of the first shoots, it is necessary to regularly loosen the soil, weeding and thinning the shoots. Also the grade needs systematic watering and top dressing. Thinning fruit contributes to larger fruits and higher yields.
- Once a week or less, depending on weather conditions, it is necessary to carry out abundant watering of carrots.
- Mineral supplements are beneficial to this variety, namely calcium and potassium. Do not fertilize the soil with fresh humus, otherwise the roots can branch.
Collection and storage
Harvesting of fruits whose seeds have been sown in spring is produced before the first frost. Carrots planted in the prewinter period are harvested earlier.
After assembly, root crops are sent to storage in a cool, fairly wet place. In properly created conditions, carrots will be stored for a long period of time: 4-6 months at a temperature of 0 to + 1 ° C and 98% relative humidity or 2-3 months at a temperature of + 2 ... + 5 ° C.
Diseases and pests
This variety of carrots is quite resistant to diseases and damage by various insects. In very rare cases, the occurrence of gray spots on fruits and botve (this disease is called "fomoz"), decay, damage to rhizoctoniosis and bacteriosis.
To prevent fomozom disease, it is necessary to warm the seeds before planting. them into the soil. Mineral fertilizers containing potassium have a decent fight against bacteria and are able to protect carrots from the disease. In addition, potassium supplements perfectly cope with white rot.
Growing problems and solutions
When growing carrot varieties "Losinoostrovskaya 13" gardeners may face the following problems:
- Changing the shape of the fruit, leading to difficulties during storage and cleaning. This is facilitated by improperly selected soil (dense soil with a high content of clay, stony soil), fertilizer with fresh humus. To avoid problems, you must follow the rules for preparing the soil for planting seeds and fertilizing with mineral fertilizers.
- Non-compliance with the conditions of thinning of the seeds, as well as too close planting, can lead to the harvest of small fruits.
- Root branch branching may occur due to damage to the root at the very beginning of cultivation. To prevent the occurrence of a problem, you can follow the recommended time of germination of seeds and timely moisten the soil.
- Incorrectly chosen fertilizers can lead to excessive growth of the leaves and loss of taste of the fruit.
Similar varieties
- Grade "Vitamin 6": has a blunt-edged, cylinder-like shape, a small pith and a beautiful orange color. During ripening, the fruits are deeply immersed in the soil.
- Grade "Nantes 4": large cylindrical fruit, rich in beta-carotene. Possesses high durability in front of color and is stored for a long period of time.
- Variety "Praline": large, long, bright orange fruits with a high content of beta-carotene.
- Grade "Sugar Gourmet": also long, large roots with a small core and smooth skin; rich in beta carotene.
- Variety "Helzmaster": The fruits of this variety are known for their high beta-carotene content.
Carrots variety "Losinoostrovskaya 13" unpretentious and easy to grow and care, thanks to which fell in love with many gardeners. At the same time, it has a lot of useful properties and excellent taste. Compliance with the simplest recommendations for the cultivation of this variety of carrots will provide a large crop of sweet, juicy, large fruits.
