Ultra-early, unpretentious carrot hybrid Napoli f1
Carrots are a desirable crop in any garden. In order for the root crop to please not only with its appearance, but also with its taste, it is important to choose the right variety or hybrid. Napoli F1 has excellent taste, early ripening and large size. We’ll tell you in the article how to grow a hybrid on your own plot.
Description of carrot hybrid Napoli F1
Hybrid belongs to the Nantes variety, the most common and famous. All root vegetables of this type have a cylindrical shape, sweet and juicy pulp, and a thin middle part. Many gardeners consider such carrots, and in particular the Napoli hybrid, to be an ideal choice for cultivation on the site.
In the photo - Napoli F1 carrots.
Origin and development
The hybrid is the result of the hard work of Dutch breeders from Bejo Zaden. Work to improve culture turned out to be an incredible success. Napoli F1 takes a leading position in the rating of unpretentiousness to weather conditions, soil type and care.
Chemical composition, trace elements and vitamins, beneficial properties
Napoli F1 consists of:
- Vitamins of group PP, A, B (1, 2, 5, 6, 9), C, E, H, K.
- Macroelements - calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, phosphorus, chlorine and sulfur.
- Microelements - iron, zinc, iodine, copper, fluorine, chromium.
- Protein – 1.3 g; fat – 0.1 g; carbohydrates – 6.9 g.
- Dietary fiber – 2.4 g.
- Water – 79 g; starch – 0.2 g; ash – 1 g.
- Organic acids, mono- and disaccharides.
The calorie content of root vegetables varies between 30-35 kcal. Thanks to the combination of components, carrots have beneficial effects on the human body:
- improves the functioning of the visual organs;
- stabilizes blood sugar and cholesterol levels;
- contains antioxidants that neutralize free radicals - it is especially useful to eat boiled vegetables, they contain even more antioxidants than raw carrots.
- improves the functioning of the cardiovascular and nervous systems;
- reduces the risk of strokes, strengthens blood vessels;
- strengthens hair and nails;
- improves complexion.
The root vegetable is especially useful for pregnant and nursing mothers. However, women should be careful; allergic reactions to any of the components included are possible.
Ripening period
Napoli F1 – ultra-early hybrid, which is characterized by short ripening periods. From the moment the seeds germinate to the harvest, 90-100 days pass.
Productivity
The amount of harvest depends on the accuracy of compliance with the rules of agricultural technology and weather conditions. Productivity ranges from 2.2 to 5.6 kg per 1 sq. m.
Disease resistance
Napoli F1 has strong immunity to all types of diseases and infections. And the seedlings can withstand frosts down to -3°C.
Characteristics, description of appearance, taste
Napoli is characterized by the following parameters:
- The tops are short and strong, bright green in color, of medium density.
- The root crop is cylindrical in shape, slightly turning into a cone. The color is bright orange, length – 15-20 cm, weight – 120-180 g.
- Excellent taste, good shelf life and marketability.
Hybrid Napoli is suitable for use in fresh, preserved, all types of heat treatment.
For which regions is it best suited?
The hybrid is recommended for cultivation in Northern, Volga-Vyatka, Central Black Earth regions, but it is successfully planted throughout Russia. Weather conditions do not play a special role. But we must remember that carrots do not like late frosts, prolonged dry weather, or rainy seasons.
The main advantages and disadvantages of a hybrid
Positive qualities of Napoli F1:
- versatility of use;
- early ripening;
- guarantee of high seed germination rates;
- resistance to all diseases and minor frosts;
- ease of care;
- smoothness of the fruit.
Consumers noted no shortcomings in the culture.
Differences from other species
Hybrid distinguished by the smoothness and attractive appearance of root vegetables. Some gardeners believe that the small size of the tops affects the size of the carrots. But this does not apply to Napoli: its root crops are large in size with low tops.
Features of planting and growing
Hybrid Napoli F1 is undemanding to weather conditions. Expert recommendations and advice will help you more competently carry out all activities related to planting and subsequent care.
Other varieties and hybrids of carrots:
High-yielding Romos variety with strong immunity
Preparing for landing
Napoli seeds are rich in essential oils. They slow down the growth process. That's why It is recommended to soak the planting material in clean warm water for 10-11 hours. Additionally, the procedure will allow you to reject empty seeds.
Afterwards, wrap the seeds in a damp cloth and leave in this form for 2-3 days. The room temperature should be +20… +24°С. Then dry and prepare for planting.
Reference. Soaking and sprouting for 10-20 days will shorten the time it takes for sunrises to appear.
Soil requirements
Carrot Napoli F1 prefers light, moderately moist, slightly acidic and well-ventilated soils. For example, light loams and sandstones. It grows poorly on clayey, heavy and acidic soils.
Experienced gardeners recommend planting the hybrid in hard soil and then covering it with loose soil. To perform this procedure, it is enough to compact the grooves and cover them with a mixture of soil and peat.
Predecessors
The best predecessors in the garden before planting carrots: potatoes, cabbage, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions and legumes. It is forbidden to plant seeds after dill, celery, parsley, eggplant, and parsnips. It is also not recommended to plant carrots for several years in a row in the same area.
Dates, scheme and rules of planting
The best time is the first half of May. The standard scheme is 20x4 cm, seed placement depth is 1-2 cm. At the same time It is important to consider some rules during landing:
- Before planting the seeds, water the soil generously.
- After planting the seed material in the soil, it is recommended to lightly sprinkle the furrows with humus.
- The soil should warm up to +4… +5°С.
- After all activities are completed, the ridges are watered and covered with agrofibre.
The Dutch beauty will delight you with magnificent results, if you fulfill all the requirements and take into account the nuances of care.
Features of cultivation
It is recommended to plant Napoli F1 carrots at the end of April or the first half of May. Weather conditions on the day of planting do not play a special role. The main thing is that the threat of severe frosts and a dry season has passed.
Nuances of care
Caring for plantings is easy and is almost no different from caring for other varieties of carrots.
Watering mode
The hybrid does not require abundant watering. It is enough to pay attention to the top layer of soil. If it is wet, there is no need to water it. If it's dry, it's the other way around. The standard regime is 2-3 waterings per week.
Thinning and weed control
Napoli F1 requires two thinning procedures. The first is after the formation of 2 true leaves. The final distance between seedlings is 3 cm. The second is after the appearance of 6 true leaves. Distance – 7 cm.
Weeds are able to take up most of the moisture, interfere with the full development of carrots. Weeds destroy a huge amount of nutrients important for the formation of root crops. Therefore, timely removal of grass is a mandatory procedure.
Read also:
Top dressing
It is recommended to feed the hybrid only with complex mineral fertilizers. Over the entire growing season, 3-4 feedings are required. The first - after the formation of the first 3 true leaves, the second - after 2 weeks, the third - 10 days before harvest.
Attention! It is recommended to exclude fertilizing in the form of humus or manure. They will ruin the taste and appearance of root vegetables.
Disease and pest control
The only enemy of Napoli F1 is the carrot fly. Prevention – removal of weeds and timely thinning of plantings.
Experienced vegetable growers recommend alternating carrot beds with onion plantings.
The latter crop perfectly repels carrot flies and many other unwanted pests.
Harvest and storage
Collection and storage of root crops are no less important procedures than the cultivation itself. The subsequent quality of carrots will depend on them.
How and when to collect
The collection of root crops occurs in two stages:
- selective cleaning – July and August;
- Basic cleaning – from mid-September.
It is better to lightly pick up large carrots with a shovelto avoid fruit spoilage. A small one can be pulled out by hand by the tops. The crop is left to dry in the sun for 3 hours.
Attention! It is not recommended to shake off soil from carrots by tapping it with a shovel or other tools. Inaccurate actions will lead to cracking of root crops.
Storage features and shelf life of the hybrid
Before storing, remove the tops from each root crop.. Then place in sand boxes. Carrots should be stored at a temperature of 0... +3°C.
The hybrid has good keeping quality.
What difficulties may there be when growing
There will be no difficulties at the stage of planting and growing Napoli F1. The hybrid is considered unpretentious to weather conditions, soil, and care.
Advice from experienced gardeners
Recommendations include standard rules. Namely: taking into account the irrigation regime, frequency of thinning, timely removal of weeds. Compliance with basic rules will eliminate many problems associated with the appearance of pests and diseases, as well as the loss of most of the crop.
Reviews of the hybrid Napoli F1
Summer residents evaluate Napoli F1 exclusively on the positive side. The hybrid pleases vegetable growers with its beneficial properties, excellent taste and high yield.
Svetlana, Moscow: “My family loves to eat crunchy carrots. Therefore, I try to choose ultra-early varieties. Recently, a friend advised me to buy seeds of the Napoli F1 hybrid. Imagine my surprise when I took the first vegetables out of the ground. The carrots were large, strong, neat and smooth. The pulp is juicy, tasty and crispy.Now I will plant only this variety, I recommend it to everyone".
Kirill, Tyumen: “I love trying new varieties of vegetables. This time my eyes fell on the Napoli F1 carrot hybrid. After planting, I did not have time to care for the seedlings. However, the result surprised me - almost all the seeds sprouted, there were no insects or diseases, I got strong and bright carrots. Very pleased, I recommend".
Conclusion
By choosing the Napoli F1 hybrid, you can grow tasty and healthy vegetables in the shortest possible time. You don’t need to spend a lot of time and effort caring for them.
Unfortunately, ultra-early varieties are unsuitable for long-term storage. However, no one will stop you from using root vegetables in preparing nutritious and healthy dishes in summer and autumn.