Shantenay carrot 2461, Aelita seeds white package 2g

Mid-season variety. The rosette of leaves is semi-erect, high, green in color. The root crop is completely immersed in the soil, pulled out well. Root crops are orange-red in color, even conical in shape, obtuse with a small core and sweet, very juicy pulp. The length of the root crop is approximately 15-17 cm, the weight is 100-250 grams. The variety has excellent taste, does not crack in the field and during long-term storage, perfectly tolerates transportation. Recommended both for direct use in food and for freezing and making juices. The variety is resistant to dry, brown rot, flowering. To obtain early production, seeds are sown in open ground in early spring, in April. To obtain root crops intended for storage, seeds are sown at the end of May, June. The recommended furrow depth is 1-2 cm, the distance between the grooves is 1-3 cm. The first thinning is done after two weeks, and the second – when the diameter of the root crop reaches one centimeter. For winter crops, it is best to plant seeds to a depth of 1.5-2 cm, and also mulch them with peat. Root crops are harvested at the end of September.