Foreign root vegetable seeds are very popular in our country. Take the Canada F1 carrot, a photo of which is below, as an example. This hybrid was developed by Bejo Zaden. It appeared on the Russian market 17 years ago. Since then, it has gained immense popularity and continues to attract the attention of gardeners across the country.
Characteristics of the Canada variety
This hybrid boasts several positive qualities that enable many gardeners and homesteaders to reap an impressive harvest of root vegetables. The variety's main advantage is its record-breaking yield. With proper care, one can harvest up to 8 kg of juicy and nutritious carrots from 1 m² of fertilized soil. Even without additional fertilizer, the Canada variety yields 4-5 kg of fruit per square meter.
The producer claims that the Canada hybrid is one of the most easy-to-grow varieties. This carrot grows to a large size even in heavy soil, something other varieties cannot boast. Even if weather conditions are less than favorable, gardeners still have a chance of harvesting a decent crop.
The Canada variety is resistant to most diseases common to this type of root crop. It is not susceptible to wilt or other diseases.
This root vegetable can be grown throughout most of Russia. It will withstand all weather conditions, including drought. This variety is considered mid-late, yet many gardeners report that its fruits ripen significantly earlier than similar hybrids.
Soil composition plays a major role in any carrot variety. Although the Canada hybrid is considered easy-to-grow, it's still important to choose good seeding sites. Clay soil is absolutely unsuitable for growing. However, even in such challenging conditions, the Canada hybrid produces positive results.
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If this type of soil predominates in your area, you can make it more suitable for growing carrots using coarse river sand, wood sawdust, compost and humus, as well as rotted manure.
You can increase soil acidity using dolomite flour and chalk.
Fresh manure should never be applied, as it is harmful to carrots. Even the easy-to-handle Canada variety will not produce a harvest under such conditions.
The optimal soil for this hybrid type is light loam and sandy loam. Here, you can reap a huge harvest from each bed.
Description of fruits
With proper care, the Canada variety produces a huge number of root vegetables. The fruits grow neat, even, and beautifully colored, a bright orange. Photos of the fruits can be found below.
The Canada variety's fruit has a truly wonderful taste. The roots are sweet and contain a large amount of beta-carotene. They're an excellent choice for baby food and for replenishing vitamins in adults.
Carrots can be used in salads, hot dishes, and eaten fresh. The roots of this variety grow quite juicy. Therefore, Canada carrots are suitable for making fresh juices.
Rules for growing a hybrid
To achieve a high yield, it's important not only to select the right soil but also to pay attention to other important factors. Seeds should be sown in late April. It's best to choose beds where onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, cabbage, zucchini, or potatoes were grown last season. However, it's not recommended to plant carrots after celery, parsley, and bell peppers.
The planting depth for this hybrid should be shallow. It's sufficient to make 2-cm furrows into which Canada carrot seeds are planted, spaced 1 cm apart. Leave 20 cm between rows. A total of about 100 seeds should fit per square meter.
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After the planting material has sprouted, it is necessary to ensure timely weeding, loosening and hilling of the plant (if the tops protrude too much from the ground). Carrots thrive on moisture, so they need to be well-watered. It's crucial to weed them regularly while growing them.
You can start weeding the beds as early as the carrots' initial growth stage. If you don't remove excess plants, the soil won't have enough nutrients for the root crop to develop.
Loosening the soil is essential to oxygenate the fruit. If a dense crust forms on the soil surface, carrots will not be able to develop properly. As a result, they will not produce a high yield.
Reviews of this carrot variety are mostly positive:
Valentina, Voronezh: "This is a very good variety, but like many carrots high in beta-carotene, it's susceptible to damage from carrot fly. I plant the root vegetable next to onions. The pests avoid this planting, resulting in an excellent harvest."
Vladimir, Volgograd: "This hybrid is highly productive and produces a large number of fruits. For the carrots to grow large and juicy, they require adequate watering. This should be especially important during drought periods."
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