Chantane Carrots is a well-known and sought-after variety for over 70 years. Many producers and owners of personal plots choose this particular carrot variety for their good quality characteristics, high yield and excellent taste. Further - the features of Chantane and its agricultural technology.
Origin of the variety
Chantagne carrots were bred by French breeders. This variety is considered a standard, a model of culture. On its basis, other varieties were developed, in the names of many of them the name Shantane appears. All representatives of this type differ in similar characteristics, appearance and taste.
This carrot was brought to Russia during World War II and was registered in the State Register as Shantane 2461. It is this carrot that is considered the progenitor of all Shantane varieties bred in Russia.
Description of carrots
All varieties of this type have an orange root crop with dense and juicy pulp. A distinctive feature of Shantane is the conical appearance of carrots with a blunt tip. The vegetable is medium-sized 10-15 cm, its weight ranges from 100 to 200 g, depending on the variety. Sugar content in some species reaches 10%.
Advantages and disadvantages of Chantane carrots
This variety of carrots is widespread due to its versatility in use and the possibility of growing almost throughout Russia.
The advantages of Shantane include:
- productivity at the level of 400 kg / ha, which is a fairly high indicator;
- resistance of the root crop to cracking and branching;
- not the tendency of carrots to bloom in the first year of cultivation;
- the ability to land on heavy and infertile soils;
- reduced demands on care and attention when growing;
- resistance to the main types of diseases of umbrella plants;
- long shelf life (over 8 months) and the ability to transport over long distances.
The disadvantage of this sortotype is compliance with special storage conditions. But this applies to all types of carrots in general. Also, you should not exceed the harvest time, this leads to a deterioration in the taste of carrots.
Shantane species
Based on the Chantene 2461 variety, late, mid-ripening and early varieties and hybrids of carrots were developed. The name uses both the Shantane and Shantene variants.
Among the variety of bred new varieties and hybrids of Chantane should be noted some included in the State Register:
- Kuroda Shantane. One of the sweetest early varieties with a sugar content of up to 10%. The output of marketable products reaches 96%.
- Chantane 5. Has a large root crop, reaching 200 g and high yield. Mid-season variety.
- Chantenay A KUR RUZH 2. Early ripe sweet variety with sugar content up to 10.5%. The root crop is small in size, weighing up to 120 g.
- Chantenay Royal. A fairly large carrot, gaining up to 180 g of weight, with a yield above the standard.
- Chanene Royal. Mid-season variety with large root crops. Productivity is average, up to 340 kg / ha.
- Shantene-Komet. Mid-early carrots with a weight of 95 to 160 g.
Kuroda Chantane Carrot
Chantane Carrots 5
Chantenay Carrot A KUR RUJ 2
Chantana Royal Carrot
Chantane Royal Carrot
Chantane Comet Carrot
Ripening period
Due to the huge number of varieties bred on the basis of Chantane, this type of carrot has both early, mid-ripening and late varieties:
- Early grades. The vegetation period of such carrots ranges from 70 to 100 days. It is sown in closed or open ground, if weather conditions permit, in late April - early May. Early carrots are intended for fresh consumption. These are the varieties Kuroda Shantane, Shantene A KUR RUZH 2, Shantene-Komet, Abako, etc.
- Mid-season grades. Carrots ripen within 100-120 days. Sowing is produced in open ground in late May - early June. Mid-season carrots are usually the sweetest and are used to make juices and mashed potatoes. It is represented by varieties Chantane 5, Chantane 2461, Chantene Royal, Chantene Royal, Royal Chanson, Beauty Maiden, Moscow Winter, Catherine and others.
- Late varieties. This carrot is intended for winter storage. Its taste is not as pronounced as that of mid-season carrots, but they last longer. Some varieties are used for winter sowing. Late carrots are represented by Cascade, Abledo, Cupar, Canterbury, etc.
Productivity and planting features
The yield of carrots of the Chantane variety is quite high. But the size of your crop will depend on what growing conditions you create for carrots. Good aeration of the soil, increasing its fertility, and the quality of processing crops will significantly affect the development of root crops, regardless of variety.
Landing Region
A large number of varieties of this variety of carrots implies the possibility of growing in various regions of our country. Coverage of the territory from the southern regions to the Far East. When choosing carrots for planting, carefully study the packaging, it shows the recommended cultivation zones.
Growing region | Carrot varieties (Chantane variety) |
Central | Abledo, Abako, Cascade, Beauty Damsel, Cupar, Moscow Winter, Chantane 5, Chanten 2461, Chanten Royal, Chanten Royal, Royal Chanson. |
Central Black Earth | Canterbury, Cascade, Catherine, Cupar, Chantane 5, Chanten 2461, Chanten Royal, Royal Chanson. |
Northwestern | Abako, Canterbury, Cascade, Cupar, Moscow Winter, Chantenay 2461. |
Volgo-Vyatka | Abako, Canterbury, Cascade, Catherine, Cupar, Chantenay 2461, Royal Chantenay. |
North Caucasian | Abako, Cascade, Kuroda Shantane, Kupar, Moscow Winter, Shantene 2461, Shantene A KUR RUZH 2, Shantene-Komet. |
Middle Volga | Abako, Canterbury, Cupar, Moscow Winter, Chantenay 2461. |
Lower Volga | Abako, Canterbury, Cascade, Cupar, Chantenay 2461. |
West Siberian | Abako, Canterbury, Cascade, Cupar, Chantenay 2461. |
East Siberian | Abako, Canterbury, Cascade, Cupar, Chantenay 2461. |
Ural | Canterbury, Cascade, Cupar, Chantenay 2461. |
Far Eastern | Cascade, Cupar, Moscow Winter, Chantenay 2461, Chantenay Royal. |
Northern | Chantenay 2461. |
Site selection and soil preparation
The choice of site for planting carrots is of great importance for the yield and taste of root crops. Carrot is a photophilous culture and should grow in an unshaded place. Waterlogging of carrots during growth can lead to root rot. Therefore, it is desirable that the site has a slight slope - to drain excess moisture.
There are varieties that yield crops on any soil. But if you want to get an excellent crop of carrots, the soil should be highly fertile and loose. This vegetable grows well on sandy and light loamy soils.
Crop rotation rules
Good precursors for carrots are early cabbage and early potatoes, tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, onions. You can’t bring fresh manure under the carrots, so you should choose a site with vegetables that are well fertilized in the previous season.
Carrot rotation in the same area is carried out every 3-4 years. This avoids root aphids and nematodes and protects root crops from diseases common to carrots. Read more about crop rotation of carrots and other vegetables in this article.
Sowing technology
Sowing carrots is done in open ground, or in a greenhouse. If the plot for sowing is wet, and groundwater passes close to the surface, then carrots are sown on ridges. In arid areas, sowing is carried out on a flat surface.
The row spacing varies from 25 to 45 cm, and the distance between root crops should be at least 5 cm. Seeding is carried out to a depth of 0.5 to 2.5 cm, depending on the composition of the soil.
Shoots will appear depending on soil temperature and soil moisture. If the temperature is 2-3 degrees, germination will drag on for 25-30 days. At a temperature of 20-25 degrees, the seeds will hatch after 4-5 days.
Growing and caring for carrots
No special carrot care is required. Planted carrots will need to be thinned out, regularly weed removed and watered. Adhering to the agricultural technology of growing carrots, you will get an excellent harvest.
Watering
The root crop of carrots goes deep enough into the ground, so this crop is drought-resistant and does not require frequent heavy watering. Regularly irrigate the soil, avoiding its drying out, should only be before emergence. Once the carrots have sprouted, stop watering for 7-10 days so that the roots go as deep as possible into the soil.
You do not need to water the carrots often, but do it plentifully and evenly. In July-August, irrigate no more than once every 7-10 days. After each watering or rain, loosen the soil. 2-3 weeks before harvesting, stop irrigation to avoid cracking of root crops.
You can find more information about watering carrots here.
Fertilizer application
Carrots respond very well to fertilizer application, both natural and mineral. In autumn, when digging a plot, it is advisable to introduce humus or compost (4-6 kg / sq. M) into the soil. When sowing on infertile soils, nitroammophoska is added to them (50 g / sq. Fertile soils do not fertilize.
If you apply a lot of nitrogen fertilizer, it will worsen the carcass storability.
During the growing season, plants are fed with nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. Recently, many balanced multi-component fertilizers have appeared for different crops, so choosing the right one will not be difficult.
Pest and Disease Control
Fungicides are used to combat fungal diseases, and diseased plants are destroyed. To control insects that destroy carrot crops, pesticides are used.
To prevent damage to carrots, observe the correct crop rotation and do not thicken the plantings. The land before sowing should be completely cleared of plant debris. During the growing season, weeds are carefully weeded.
Fight against carrot diseases:
- Phomosis. This disease cannot be cured. Remove any damaged plants. To prevent the appearance of phomosis, apply potash and phosphorus fertilizers before planting.
- White rot. To combat this disease, spray crops with copper-containing preparations and apply potash fertilizers.
- Gray rot. Treat seedlings with Bordeaux liquid and fertilize with nitrogen fertilizers. Remove damaged plants.
- Rhizoctonia. Spray the plants with copper oxychloride.
- Black rot. Treat plantings with iprodion-containing fungicides.
- Bacteriosis. Incurable disease. Destroy crops. For prophylaxis, spray the seedlings with copper chloride.
Pest insects with the main mass affect the ground part of carrots. This leads to a lag in the development of root crops and a drop in productivity. The following methods are used to control pests:
- Carrot fly. Treat carrots with pesticides. To prevent eggs from laying in the ground, sprinkle it with a mixture of naphthalene and sand.
- Carrot leaf-flea. Only the manual assembly of the eggs of this insect will help. Spray crops with tobacco solution. Avoid planting near coniferous plants.
- Slug. Add superphosphate to the topsoil and treat the plants with a solution of garlic, paprika and mustard.
- Wireworm. You can get rid of it only with the help of insecticides. Feed carrots with ammonia.
- Carrot aphid. Destroy the weeds on the site in time. Spray crops with a solution of ash and tobacco.
Harvesting and storage
The largest mass of root crops of carrots gain in September, so the harvest is late. You should stop watering carrots for 2-3 weeks. Cleaning is carried out in dry weather. The tops are cut at the level of the root head. Carrots are allowed to dry in a shaded area in the open air.
Optimal conditions for storing a carrot crop: air temperature 0 degrees. Relative humidity 95-96%. With an increase in temperature, root crops begin to germinate. If the temperature has been lowered, then when thawing, the root crop may rot. Low humidity threatens to cause the carrots to fade.
How to avoid mistakes when growing?
Although growing carrots is not a big deal, novice gardeners may make some mistakes. This can lead to a noticeable decrease in carrot yield:
- Landing technology. Remember that carrots love rich, loose soils. Maximize your landing land.
- Thinning carrots. A good powerful root crop will grow, it has enough space, at least 5-6 cm between plants. Carrots are thinned out twice. The first time in the phase of 2-3 leaves, leaving a distance between the sprouts of 1.5-2 cm. The second thinning occurs after 20-25 days.
- Proper watering. To avoid carrot cracking, water it regularly. If irrigation has not been carried out for a long time, renew it gradually, in small volumes.
- Adequate top dressing. Avoid over-fertilizing, this will weaken the plant and increase the risk of disease.
- Hilling plants. Do not forget about this important stage. Spread at least three times during the growing season of carrots. In most varieties of carrots, the head should be completely hidden underground, otherwise it begins to turn green and bitter.
Reviews
Elena, 41 years old, housewife, Rostov. For the first time in my life, I planted carrots last year. Advised a variety of Chantenay. Carrots are ugly, just like a pick. I didn’t even expect, because I thought that the first time I couldn’t get a good crop.
Oleg, 57 years old, gardener, Krasnodar Territory. Constantly planting Kuroda Chantane carrots. She is very sweet and her grandchildren adore her. In addition, her germination is excellent, maybe she’s lucky with seeds? But what has ascended, everything grows. It does not happen that one carrot is big and the other is small.
Tamara, 24 years old, Lipetsk. Our soils are heavy, the site is located in a lowland. Therefore, I prefer to plant not very long carrots, it grows better in our garden. The choice was limited to Marlinka and Chantane grades.
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No wonder Chantane carrots are considered classic among other varieties of carrots. The versatility of use, the ability to grow throughout Russia and the unpretentiousness of care make this variety attractive not only to many gardeners, but also for growing on a large scale.