Carrot

Carrot is not only a healthy root vegetable, but also a valued helper for eyesight, skin and body detoxification. It thrives in nutritious, alkaline and sandy soil, in a sunny or partially shaded location with adequate watering. Read on to learn which varieties to choose for fresh consumption, drying or long-term storage and how to grow carrots properly.

Carrots were known even in ancient times, not only as an excellent vegetable, but also as a remedy for poor digestion. Research has shown that this vegetable strengthens tissues, protects us from free radicals and suppresses the growth of cancer cells.

Since childhood, our parents have convinced us that carrots are good for eyesight – and they were right. Beta-carotene, which is present in large quantities in carrots, is converted in the body into vitamin A, which has a positive effect on our eyesight and mucous membranes. Carrot juice is also excellent, as it has detoxifying effects on the liver.

🧴 Vitamin A also has a beneficial effect on the skin – which is why carrots are valued in cosmetics too.

🥕 Types of Carrots by Root Shape

• Berlikum - varieties of this type have large, cylindrical to conical roots that are suitable both for direct consumption and for drying and long-term storage
  
  • Varieties: Koloseum F1, Rubina, Kráska, Katlen, Jitka F1
• Parisian - has a round root suitable for direct consumption and processing
  
  • Varieties: Markt, Rondo, Pariser
• Chantenay - this type of carrot is good for direct consumption, processing and drying, and is used to prepare vegetable juices
  
  • Varieties: Chamare
• Flakee - typical for their long, tapered roots with a flat and wide end, this type is dried, consumed directly, variously processed and stored long-term
  
  • Varieties: Kardila
• Nantes - is the most commonly grown type of carrot, suitable for processing and direct consumption
  
  • Varieties: Karotina, Jarana F1, Nantes 3, Nantes 5, Smirna, Karola

🥕 Types of Carrots by Colour

• Red - contains lycopene, which gives these varieties their red colour
  
  • Varieties: Vanda
• White - this variety was bred by growers, previously white colouring was attributed to wild species
  • Varieties: Küttigenská

• Yellow - yellow colouring is caused by the content of xanthophylls
  • Varieties: Táborská žlutá
• Purple - this colour is caused by the presence of anthocyanins
  
  • Varieties: Purple Haze F1

🥕 Popular Varieties

• Koloseum F1 - well-storable Berlikum-type carrot suitable also for drying and various processing

• Chamare - suitable variety for both spring and autumn harvest, their short, robust roots have a triangular shape

• Nantes 3 - this is a mid-early variety with guaranteed quality

• Mignon - you'll win over especially children with their delicious taste, Mignon belongs to early varieties

• Maxima F1 - has 25 to 30 cm long roots, its dry matter content is relatively high, this is a very high-yielding variety

📦 Carrots for Storage

Long and medium varieties are excellent for winter storage. With proper storage, they retain their taste and nutrients until spring.

🛒 Recommended Products to Buy:

Late Carrot Tinga, Mid-early Carrot Sylva, Early Carrot KATRIN, Sowing Tape Late Carrot DARINA, Carrot MARION F1