Early maturing carrot hybrid with sweet taste Nandrin f1
Nandrin f1 is a popular carrot hybrid bred by Dutch breeders. It is famous for its excellent taste and early ripening. Despite its relative youth, the hybrid is known among summer residents, and its seed material is in stable demand in specialized stores. Carrots attract people with their high yield, beautiful and neat root crops of high quality.
Description
Nandrin f1 belongs to the Nantes variety type, that is, it is distinguished by large cylindrical root vegetables, juicy and sweet pulp.
Origin and development
Carrot Nandrin f1 comes from Holland. The originator is the Dutch company Bejo zaden. The hybrid has not yet been included in the State Register of Breeding Achievements of the Russian Federation, but this does not prevent gardeners and farmers from cultivating crops on their plots.
Chemical composition and beneficial properties
The root vegetable contains many vitamins and minerals. They have a healing effect on the entire body: they have a beneficial effect on the skin and hair, and digestion. Carrots are especially useful for the prevention of eye diseases due to their high vitamin A content.
Calorie content per 100 g – 33.1 kcal.
Nutritional value per 100 g:
proteins – 1.4 g;- fats – 0.1 g;
- carbohydrates – 6.8 g;
- water – 87.9 g;
- dietary fiber – 2.5 g;
- ash – 1.2 g;
- organic acids – 0.4 g;
Chemical composition per 100 g:
- vanadium – 98.9 mcg;
- iron – 0.8 mg;
- boron – 0.2 mg;
- vitamin A -32.1 mg;
- choline – 8.7 mg;
- vitamin C – 5.1 mg;
- potassium – 198.9 mg;
- magnesium – 37.8 mg;
- calcium – 28.1 mg;
- phosphorus – 54.8 mg;
- disaccharides - 6.6 g;
In addition, the root vegetable contains glucose, fructose, nonessential and essential amino acids. Carrots also contain polyunsaturated fatty acids in small quantities.
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Ripening period
Nandrin is early ripening hybrid. The growing season lasts from 75 to 100 days.
Productivity
With proper care from 1 sq. m of plantings, 5-7 kg of root crops are collected. From 1 hectare – 50–70 tons of carrots.
Disease resistance
Nandrin f1 is resistant to Alternaria and Fusarium. In addition, the seeds are imported in processed form, so the hybrid is less susceptible to diseases dangerous to the crop.
Characteristic
Nandrin's root vegetables have a smooth cylindrical shape with a rounded end. Their color is bright orange. Carrot length – 12-14 cm, diameter – 2-3 cm. Weight – 160-200 g.
Important! The hybrid has virtually no core. For this reason, it is ideal for making baby juices and purees.
The fruit pulp is tasty and juicy. Can be consumed both raw and boiled.
Growing regions
Carrot Nandrin grows well in any climate. It is successfully cultivated in all regions of our country. Thanks to the short growing season, it has time to grow even in areas of risky farming.
The main advantages and disadvantages of a hybrid
Pros of Nandrin f1:
excellent taste;- good keeping quality;
- high productivity;
- early maturation;
- unpretentiousness to climate;
- resistance to many diseases;
- attractive presentation and a large amount of pulp;
Minuses:
- does not like excess moisture;
- with an excess of organic fertilizers, it cracks and deforms;
Features of planting and growing
Carrot grows well on black soil in beds well lit by the sun.
Preparing for landing
Carrot seeds are very small. Germination rate is 60-70%, therefore, before planting, it is recommended to treat them with a growth stimulator. It affects plant hormones, stimulating its development.
Soil requirements
The vegetable is not picky about the choice of soil.. It grows in both clay and sandy soils. But the ideal option would be black soil.
Important! If the site was fertilized with manure, you can plant carrots on it only after 3 years.
Soil acidity should be average – pH from 5.8 to 6.5. If the soil is too acidic, add garden lime to the garden bed 3 weeks before planting root crops.
Predecessors
Carrot takes root best in places where onions, cucumbers or cabbage were previously grown. The worst predecessors are other plants from the Apiaceae family.
Dates, scheme and rules of planting
Depending on the climate, seeds are sown in April-May. Seeds are sown in moist soil, after loosening it, removing weeds and large clods of earth. Carrots are sown in furrows about 2 cm deep. Try to leave 10-20 mm between the seeds. The distance between rows is made within 18-20 cm.
Attention! Hybrid Nandrin can be planted throughout the spring, at the beginning of summer and at the end of autumn - for the winter.
After planting, it is advisable to cover the soil with agrofibre. The culture tolerates frosts down to –4°C. Shoots appear on the 16-17th day.
Features of cultivation
After germination, you should adhere to the following recommendations:
- regularly remove weeds and do weeding;
- thin out plantings;
- water, especially at the time of active development of the vegetable;
Root vegetable does not tolerate acidified and waterlogged soil.
Nuances of care
For full growth and development the hybrid needs basic agrotechnical measures.
Watering mode
During the entire growing season, only 3-4 waterings will be needed.. Water consumption -40-60 l per 1 sq. m landings. 15-20 days should pass between waterings. The last time the crop is watered is 20 days before harvest. This will allow the fruits to firm up and extend their shelf life.
Thinning and weed control
The first thinning is done when the carrot sprouts become 3 cm. After the procedure, the distance between them should be 2 cm.
Thin out for the second timewhen the sprouts become 0.5 - 1 cm in diameter. The distance between the bushes is 5-6 cm.
Be sure to keep the plantings free of weeds.. For carrots, overgrowing with weeds is detrimental. Loosening benefits the crop: the roots receive additional oxygen. After each watering, be sure to hand weed the plantings.
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Top dressing
Timely application of fertilizers has a positive effect on the growth of root crops.
Experienced farmers recommend the following composition:
- 50 g ammonium nitrate;
- 60 g of potassium chloride;
- 60 g superphosphate;
The drugs are diluted in 20 liters of water at room temperature. The resulting solution is watered over the roots of the plants. A total of 2 such feedings will be needed.
Fertilizer is applied for the first time when 2 main leaves appear on the plantings.. And you need to feed it a second time when the diameter of the carrots is 2-3 cm.
Disease and pest control
The description of the hybrid states that it is rarely subject to diseases and pest attacks. However, if not properly cared for the following diseases may occur:
Bacteriosis. Yellow spots appear on the leaves, which then darken. You can see wet spots on root vegetables.- Felt rot. Characterized by a purple coating and dents on the fruit.
Crops are often attacked by pests:
- Psyllad. Deforms leaves, reducing the quantity and quality of the harvest. Distributed in the Baltic region.
- Caraway moth. Covers the plant with cobwebs, gnawing through the pulp and stem. The pest is found in the south of Russia.
- Naked slug. It makes holes in root vegetables, leaving a white slimy trail.
Caterpillars of various butterflies can also harm plants.. The following drugs are suitable for their destruction: “Lepidocide” or “Biostop”.
Important! Carry out treatment with drugs strictly according to the instructions.
To combat nematodes, follow crop rotation. To prevent butterflies from getting to the plantings and laying eggs on the leaves, use mesh barriers.
Harvest and storage
Hybrid carrots can be harvested throughout the entire growth period. But early fruits are poorly stored. For long-term storage, choose fully ripened root vegetables.
How and when to collect
Harvesting time depends on the timing of planting the crop. Considering that carrots grow on average 100 days, when planted in May, the harvest can be harvested in July-August. When planted in June, harvesting is carried out in September-October.
Ripe carrots are dug up using a pitchfork. Then it is carefully pulled out by the tops, shaken off the ground and laid on a bed to dry.
Storage features and shelf life of the hybrid
Before storing root vegetables, cut the tops just above the crown and clean the carrots of excess dirt.
It is better to store the harvest in boxes, putting sand or peat there. Place the container in a dry place at above-zero temperatures. It is advisable that the root vegetables do not touch. In this state, the Nandrin hybrid remains until March.
Difficulties in growing
During planting care some problems appear:
- attacks by pests and butterfly caterpillars;
- dominance of weeds;
- thickening of plantings if thinning was not carried out.
It is also necessary to apply fertilizers in a timely mannerso that the carrots grow large and sweet.
Advice from experienced gardeners
Some Summer residents advise using bird droppings for weak shoots. It is diluted with water in a ratio of 1:10 and left for several days in a warm place. Before watering, the fertilizer is diluted again.
To protect plantings from caterpillar attacks, it is recommended Plant aromatic plants next to the carrot beds: asters, fennel, nasturtiums. They attract insects that destroy the caterpillars.
Reviews of carrot hybrid Nandrin f 1
Gardeners who planted a hybrid on their plots, generally leave positive reviews about it. Many people like its beautiful appearance and rapid maturation.
Nadezhda, Ivanovo: “I accidentally found out about Nandrin from a neighbor. I kept admiring her beds with beautiful and healthy carrots. Now I’ve been planting it on my plot for three years. I really like winter planting. In the spring, after the snow melts, shoots appear".
Vasily, Arkhangelsk: “I used to not like fiddling with carrots. She grew small. But when my wife planted the Nandrin hybrid, I was pleasantly surprised by its size. Now I’m happy to harvest the harvest, which is still plentiful.”.
Peter, Sterlitamak: “Once I read about this hybrid on the Internet. I decided to plant it in my garden. The carrots grew smooth and beautiful, and also tasty. But I tried to follow all the recommendations for growing, and the result was good.”.
Conclusion
If all planting rules are followed, the Nandrin f1 hybrid will definitely delight you with a rich and tasty harvest. The culture is resistant to major umbrella diseases, but it must be protected from pests. In addition, it is important to follow the watering and fertilizing regime. Only in this case should you count on the result declared by the seed manufacturer.