Top 5 sweetest carrot varieties for juices, salads and pies

Children's sweet

A mid-early productive variety with a high content of carotene and sugar. The root vegetables are cylindrical with a blunt tip, bright orange, up to 20 cm long. The core is small, with red-orange pulp, very juicy, tender and sweet. It is recommended to consume the fruits fresh and prepare juices and purees from them - for children and people on a diet. In addition, carrots are stored for a long time and do not lose their presentation. Disease resistance is average.

The largest varieties of carrots

Carrots are considered large if the weight of the root vegetables exceeds 200 grams. There are many suitable varieties, but there are those whose mass is much larger.

• Shantane is a pretty big carrot. With good care, it reaches a weight of 600 grams and a length of 25 cm. It has good taste, but, unfortunately, poor resistance to pests.
• Russian size - the name says it all. Perhaps this is the largest carrot, the weight of which reaches 1 kg, while the length is 30 cm. The widest part of the root crop is 6 cm.
• Canada F1 is certainly not the biggest carrot, but you certainly can’t call it a baby either. Weighing 500 g, 20 cm long, as much as 5 cm in diameter, it has a wonderful, juicy taste of pulp.

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  Variety "Canada"

• Variety "Chantane"

The taste of a vegetable is one of the main criteria when buying seeds.

Maestro F1

An early hybrid of carrots, intended for growing on ridges and ridges in almost all climatic zones. Root vegetables are consumed fresh, processed, and also stored for sale. A healthy carrot has a regular cylindrical shape, with a rich bright orange bark and a light red core. The plant rarely gets sick with Alternaria, oidium and pit spot. The harvest can be harvested either manually or mechanized. During storage, the fruits do not turn silver, so they are also suitable for sale out of season.

Emperor

A late-ripening variety of carrots, which is characterized by a high carotene content and a juicy, rich taste. Root vegetables are orange-red in color, cylindrical in shape with a slightly pointed tip. The pulp is dense, aromatic, the core is small. During storage, carrots of this type not only do not deteriorate, but, on the contrary, improve their taste. In good conditions it can be stored until spring (i.e. 7-9 months). If there is an excess of moisture, the root crops do not burst; they are also quite resistant to diseases.

Factors affecting sweetness

The main and, perhaps, main factor determining the sweetness of the future harvest is the correct choice of carrot variety.

If the purpose of cultivation is taste, you should pay attention to varieties with a high sugar content.

Another measure that will help grow vegetables sweeter is choosing good soil and thoughtful fertilization. Starting in the fall, it is necessary to apply fertilizers containing phosphorus and potassium. The best option is potassium salt - its main components, potassium and sodium, will have a positive effect on the taste of the crop. Fertilizers with boron and a complex of microelements will also help to achieve maximum benefit and sweetness of grown carrots.

Nantes 4

One of the most popular varieties of carrots among gardeners is a very early ripening variety; the root crops are perfectly preserved and are suitable for any processing. The appearance of this carrot is taken as the standard - it is cylindrical with a small tail, bright orange in color, which is evenly distributed over the surface. The core and pulp are almost the same shade. All varieties of Nantes carrots are very sensitive to the composition and characteristics of the soil. Therefore, to get a high-quality harvest, plant the seeds in light soil.

Sweet varieties and hybrids

Sugar Gourmet F1

Beautiful long carrots, filled with sweetness, fully correspond to the name of the hybrid. Cylindrical root vegetables with a thin core and a colorful orange-orange color, due to the saturation of the tissues with sugars, are famous for their excellent taste. The size of the vegetable is above average, length reaches 25 cm, weight reaches 200 g.

The hybrid is mid-season - when sown from April to May, the harvest “per bunch” is harvested already in July, and full ripening occurs in August-September. The preservation is high; it is preferable to consume healthy vegetables fresh or make freshly squeezed juices.

polar cranberry

Carrot variety Polar cranberry

Round small carrots are good fresh, including in baby food, as well as in the form of assorted preserves with other vegetables. It ripens early - harvesting begins 65 days after mass germination. Having sown the seeds in April, the first carrots are harvested already in July, which makes this variety desirable in garden beds in regions with cool summers.

The polar beak is shaped like an orange radish, weighs 40–50 g. The skin is smooth, the eyes are shallow. The taste properties are exceptional - the pulp is filled with sweet juice, tender, fine-fibered. The preservation is good, the vegetable practically does not crack.

Sweet tooth

Sweet pulp is the hallmark of this late-ripening variety, ripening at 130 days. The carrot is small, elongated-conical, reddish in color, with a narrow, inconspicuous core. Weight is 90–100 g.

Numerous advantages of the Sweet Tooth are excellent taste, one-dimensional fruit, unpretentiousness to cultivation conditions, resistance to cold weather and excellent keeping quality.

Bolero F1

This is an early variety, the fruits of which are recommended for fresh consumption, long-term storage, and also for growing for bunch production. The seeds are very hardy, easily overcome dry summer soil crust and easily tolerate heat. Root vegetables are medium in size, sometimes a little longer, regular cylindrical in shape with a blunt tip. The core and bark are equally orange in color. Bolero F1 is a recognized leader in resistance to Alternaria and powdery mildew. Good resistance to cercospora and root rot was also noted.

Caramel

A variety that is recommended for growing on private farms. Root crops are medium long, cone-shaped with a small blunt tip. The color of the bark and pulp is orange. The taste is excellent, so carrots are consumed fresh (the juice is especially tasty), frozen and processed. Fresh carrots are stored for a long time without cracking. The plant is resistant to flowering.

What carrots are grown in the regions

Experience shows that now there are carrots that are drought-resistant and adapted to harsh climate conditions, which are juicy, have a high content of beta-carotene and retain their beneficial properties for a long time if properly stored.

It should be taken into account that the yield indicators according to the State Register of the Russian Federation are averaged. Sometimes the yield of carrots (especially large-fruited ones) can be twice the expected result. And the safety of root crops in winter largely depends on timely harvesting and proper care during the growing season.

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There are several varieties of Nantes carrots, which can be identified by similar names (Nantes, Nandrin and others). These varieties are a classic example of impeccable storage and resistance to many pests and flowering during cold weather.

Shantenay 2461 and its variety (Royal Shantenay, Royal, Shantanay) are large-fruited varieties, as well as the most productive and unpretentious (suitable for almost all regions of Russia).

Regardless of the varietal characteristics, maximum carrot yields can be achieved by following agrotechnical practices: thinning 3–4 weeks after germination, alternate feeding with organic matter and mineral fertilizers at least 2–3 times during the growing season, loosening, watering, weed control on the beds. The harvest should also be done on time so that the carrots are juicy and well stored all winter.

It is very convenient to plant seeds in a gel shell, but they require excess moisture, otherwise germination will take a very long time. From my own experience, I can say that planting carrots and radishes together makes it very easy to detect carrot crops in the future. Radishes sprout much earlier - each bed is clearly visible, subsequent thinning of carrot seedlings is also simplified, since the radish crop has already been harvested by this time, which means the space between the carrot sprouts becomes larger.

Carrot varieties for central Russia

The State Register offers the largest range of carrots for the regions of Central Russia. But most often, summer residents choose the best variety only experimentally, since everyone’s preferences and requirements are different.

Table: carrot varieties approved for use in the central zone of our country

Carrot varieties for the Black Earth Region

They say that in the Central Black Earth region it is easier to grow juicy and crispy carrots than in the south or in Siberia, since clay-chernozem soils predominate here. With proper watering, incredible yields of vitamin-rich root crops of any ripening period are obtained.

Table: selection of carrots suitable for growing in the Black Earth Region

Here, unsurpassed results can be obtained by growing carrot varieties with different ripening periods. Contenders for the title of “best”: Nantes, Chantenay, Rote Risen, Losinoostrovskaya, Nezhnaya, Children's sweetness, Caramel. Not long ago we fell in love with the Carotel Parisian variety - the small root crops look like a small turnip, 80-120 g each, but children are delighted with them for their sweetness and juiciness, they are easily pulled out of the soil and are easier to clean. The only negative is that you won’t get great harvests, such as those that happen when planting Chantenay or Rote Riesen.

Which carrots are best to plant in the North-West of our country

Below are the carrot varieties recommended for cultivation in the Leningrad, Novgorod, Kostroma, Yaroslavl regions and Kaliningrad. Considering that the humid climate of the regions is not stable, temperature changes during the summer season and premature frosts are possible, the selection consists of those varieties that rarely suffer from flowering and cracking.

First of all, I would like to mention Yukon F1, Nanko F1 and the author’s variety Medok. The short ripening period and excellent taste characteristics will not allow this carrot to go unnoticed. Late Kardame F and Centaur, mid-season Yeshi, Vigilance, Karamba, Nanko, Hybrid Shakira F1 and Charlotte grow and bear fruit well - these are carrots for preparations, drying, baking and juices.

Here, a decent carrot harvest is possible with regular fertilizing and timely thinning of crops

Carrot varieties for Kuban

In the southern regions, carrots reach maximum yields, both summer residents and farmers know this. Salad hybrids and cultivars intended for the industrial production of baby food grow well here: Children's, Vigo, Narobi, Turbo, Children's vitamin. Medium-ripening carrots like Emperor, Samantha, Red Core and Chantenay varieties have good reviews.

The best cultivars for the Altai Territory

The harsh climate of Altai has absolutely no effect on the yields of modern carrot varieties. Early and mid-season varieties of this healthy vegetable work especially well.

More recently, vegetable growers in Altai have approved the proprietary varieties Altaiskaya Lakomka and Barynya, which are intended for canning and fresh culinary dishes. Detka-candy and Children's joy are improved hybrids of the Detskaya variety, the sweetest and most delicious. And without carrots Olympian F1, Deilyans F1, Maliki and Nantes there will be nothing to feast on when spring comes.

Carrot varieties for Bashkiria and the Urals

Unstable climate, dry winds and sudden cold snaps with proper care do not affect the yield of carrots. The selection below shows the most prolific varieties suitable for Bashkortostan, Orenburg and Chelyabinsk.

Firstly, it is worth recommending the early ripening Blues, and secondly, the Holiday and Charovnitsa varieties, with them you can prepare delicious snacks and sauces, they are also quite suitable for gravy and marinades. The large-fruited hybrid Baltimore F1 is the leader in yield in this region, and Marlinka, Vitamin 6 and Vita Longa are universal varieties with impeccable preservation of fruits in the fruit storage.

Carrot varieties for Siberia

In the harsh climate of Siberia, it is possible to obtain good carrot harvests; ultra-early varieties are considered the best. But for storage and culinary delights, breeders have developed excellent cold-resistant hybrids that are resistant to flowering and are not inferior in taste to many others. Early Zabava F1 and Dunyasha are the best for salads and appetizers, Marlinka and Smokovnitsa are suitable for preparations and stewing, and root vegetables Sentyabrina and Carson F1 will last until the very first days of summer.

Gardeners in Siberia say that organic farming (without chemical treatments and mineral fertilizing) and the use of mulch qualitatively changes the carrot harvest in regions with harsh climates

Honey

One of the best varieties of carrots both in appearance and taste. Grows well on sandy and loamy soils. The roots are long, straight, cylindrical, orange-red, very sweet with a small core. Carrots of this variety are highly recommended for baby and dietary nutrition, and for making juices. The plant is resistant to bacterial and black rot, slightly affected by powdery mildew, brown spot and rhizoctonia.

Review of the best varieties

If you wish, you can squeeze juice from any carrot, but in addition to quantity, the quality indicator is important. We’ll start our review with the best varieties suitable for the given purpose.

Children's sweet

Carrots of the mid-early period of ripening have average resistance to disease. The pulp is highly saturated with sugar and carotene. Orange carrots grow to a maximum length of 20 cm. The shape resembles a highly elongated cylinder with a rounded end. Ripe carrots are ideal for preparing baby food, juices, and dietary dishes.

Important! Despite the fact that this carrot variety is not intended for winter harvesting, the harvested crop can be stored for a very long time without losing its presentation.

Maestro F1

The root crop is able to adapt to any weather conditions, which allows it to be grown in all regions. The hybrid belongs to the early period of maturation and occasionally succumbs to diseases. Cylindrical carrots have deep orange flesh and a reddish core. Harvesting is available manually or using machinery. Carrots are great for processing and can be stored for a long time, which makes it possible to sell the summer crop in late autumn and even winter.

Emperor

The late-ripening root crop has pulp with a high percentage of carotene content and also has excellent taste. The cylindrical carrot forms a sharp tip at the end. The pulp is deep orange with a reddish tint, the core is small. The harvested crop can last all winter, up to 9 months, without losing its pleasant sweet taste.

Important! The variety is very resistant to diseases. Excess moisture does not affect the development of the root crop, it does not crack.

Nantes 4

The early ripening root vegetable has long gained popularity among gardeners in many regions. The harvest can be stored for a long time and is excellent for juice, puree, canning and any other processing. The shape of the carrot is cylindrical at the end with a small tail. The color of the pulp and core is deep orange. The variety is very demanding on the composition of the soil. Light, crumbly soils are optimal.

Bolero F1

The hybrid was instilled with the best qualities of the parent varieties of carrots, thanks to which it acquired immunity to infection by rot and other diseases. Seed material gives excellent germination in dry soil in hot weather, even if a crust has formed on the surface. Carrots are considered to be of universal use and can be used for all types of processing. The orange color of the pulp is identical to the color of the core. The shape is cylindrical with a rounded end. Harvest ripening is early.

Caramel

Growing this variety is intended for your own gardens. Carrots don't grow too long. The shape resembles a regular cone with a slightly rounded end. The orange pulp is highly saturated with sweet juice. The harvested crop can be stored for a long time without losing its presentation. Carrots make delicious juice, freeze well, and are also suitable for any processing.

Honey

This sweet name defines the excellent taste of carrots. The variety is adapted for loamy and sandy soil, resistant to rot, spotting and other diseases. Carrots grow long, cylindrical and straight. The core is thin, the flesh is bright orange with a reddish tint. The fresh harvest is used for making juices, dietary and baby food.

Gourmand

In terms of the sweetness of the pulp, this variety is considered a leader. Carrots grow about 25 cm long, the core is thin. The pulp, saturated with sweet juice, as well as the core, has an orange color. Sowing seed material of this variety is required only in warm soil, when the weather is good outside. When cold weather occurs, root growth stops and productivity decreases.

Important! The variety is not for lazy gardeners, as it is affected by many diseases. To grow a healthy carrot crop, you must strictly follow agricultural practices.

Gourmand

One of the sweetest carrot varieties in existence. The root crops are strong, long (up to 25 cm) and large, with a rich bright orange color. Carrots of this variety, like any other sugar variety, have a very thin core. It is necessary to plant seeds in open ground only at consistently high air temperatures. A sharp cold snap reduces carrot yields. Resistance to diseases is low, so it is necessary to follow agricultural cultivation techniques in full.

The root vegetables of the listed varieties of carrots are actually very tasty and sweet - both adults and children will be happy with them. These carrots make excellent juice, baby puree, and other dishes and desserts. What varieties of orange root vegetables do you choose?

How to choose varieties?

In regions of temperate and harsh climates, it is advisable to cultivate early and mid-season carrots, which manage to produce a harvest before the onset of serious frosts.

What nuances to consider when selecting carrots for planting:

1. The best varieties in terms of yield and shelf life are late varieties, up to 115 or more days of growing season.
2. Early ripening plants produce a harvest within 70-80 days, but are not suitable for storage.
3. Among sweet carrots, most are mid-season and partly late varieties, which manage to accumulate sugar in the root crops over a long period of growth. But early carrots with a thin core and sweet pulp have also been bred.
4. Carrots with any ripening period are suitable for planting in the Moscow region, while in Siberian regions it is advisable to select varieties with a growing season of 70 to 100 days.
5. It is advisable to sow carrots of zoned varieties, adapted to the local climate, with good taste.
6. Short carrots ripen faster, which is important for the short Siberian summer.