I have traded in seeds for many years and reviews buyers, one of varieties-carrot leader is Samson... Any gardener will call a good carrot one that is sweet, smooth, and even well stored in winter. Samson is like that. From time to time I plant these carrots myself, and I am very happy.
This Dutch variety, adapted to our conditions, has many advantages. Why at one time I believed in this variety - because it is from the Nantes group of carrots. And it was also raised by my mother.
Variety history
This carrot variety was bred by Dutch breeders from the famous agricultural company Bejo Zaden.
The specialists of this company have been breeding new varieties of vegetable crops for more than a decade, and all the vegetable plants they produce have a number of undoubted advantages and are grown in private farms and on an industrial scale in many countries of the world.
Samson carrots - photo
The Samson carrot variety was bred at the end of the last century, and the seeds of this vegetable plant appeared on Russian shelves in the early 2000s. The variety was recommended for cultivation in most regions of Russia and has already become popular among Russian summer residents due to a whole range of positive qualities. They will be discussed below.
How to care?
Watering
Samson, a variety of carrots that adores moisture, as a result of which systematic watering is necessary. Additionally, to avoid the formation of a crust on the soil, at the end of irrigation, the surface of the earth between the rows of carrots must be loosened.
Watering is done every two days., and in especially dry times - every day. 2 weeks before the start of collection, watering is finally finished so that the carrots do not start cracking.
Top dressing
Variety "Samson" should be fed only with mineral fertilizers, performing such an operation 3-4 times for the entire moment of vegetable growth.
- The first feeding is performed in June and consists in the introduction of nitrogen compounds, further actions will require the presence of potash fertilizers.
- The final dressing is carried out a month before the carrot harvest.
Contrary to the assertion of many summer residents that organic fertilizers lead to the branching of fruits, some gardeners nevertheless use them. For example, diluted in a ratio of 1:15 chicken droppings, carrots are fertilized in June and July.
Main characteristics and description of Samson carrots
Samson carrots are a mid-early variety, from the moment the first shoots appear to the collection of root crops, it takes about 4 months. This variety belongs to the Nantes type.
The leaf rosette is semi-spreading, the foliage is half dissected, of a rich emerald color. Ripe root crops are cylindrical, even, about the same size. The skin is smooth, without irregularities, the tip is slightly rounded. Root weight - 120-145 g, length - 17-29 cm.
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The color of the skin and pulp is deep orange. The head of the fruit is even, the shoulders are flat or slightly rounded. The core is small in size, tightly connected to the pulp, the taste of the root crops is excellent. The fruits contain up to 9-10% of dry matter.
Important!
Carrots are not prone to cracking, have good keeping quality, and can be stored in the cellar until the next season.
Root vegetables are used to prepare snacks and hot dishes, they are used in conservation, for pickling and pickling cabbage, since this carrot gives a large amount of juice.
Ripe roots do not protrude from the soil, but grow flush with the soil level.
Carrot Samson - video
Seed germination is high, not less than 82%.
Seedlings are resistant to frost, calmly endure cold snaps up to -3-4 degrees Celsius.
The Samson carrot variety is resistant to most diseases affecting other varieties of this vegetable crop, including flowering, but it can be affected by the carrot fly.
A quick way to pickle cabbage with carrots
As already mentioned, this variety is often used when salting cabbage. Samson root vegetable juice gives the mass a pleasant orange hue, and also improves its taste. Next, we present to your attention a recipe for quick salting of cabbage with carrots of this variety. For canning, you will need to prepare:
- white cabbage - 1.5 kg;
- carrots - 3 pcs.;
- sugar - 100 g;
- vegetable oil - 100 ml;
- vinegar - 100 ml (9%);
- black pepper - 5 peas;
- garlic - 3 teeth;
- salt - 1.5 tbsp. l;
- water - 500 ml.
Cut the cabbage into strips, grate the carrots, and cut the garlic into thin slices. Next, all the vegetables are mixed and lightly pressed so that a little juice is formed. The brine is prepared as follows:
- water is poured into the mug;
- salt, sugar and pepper are poured;
- the container is put on fire and boiled for a couple of minutes;
- oil and vinegar are added to the hot mixture.
After boiling again, the brine is poured into the vegetables. Then the mass is thoroughly mixed and transferred to an enamel pan. On top of the vegetables with brine, you need to press down with something. The cabbage should stand under the press for about 7-8 hours. Then it can be transferred to glass jars.
Well, we hope we have answered the question of what Samson carrots are in a fairly detailed way. The characteristic, the reviews about it are now known to you. As you can see, this root crop is very unpretentious, tasty and, of course, suitable for growing in Russia. Reviews of this variety from domestic summer residents are only positive. Seeds, in the absence of them in specialized stores, are very easy to purchase online.
> Description, characteristics and features of growing varieties of carrots Samson
Advantages of the variety
The main positive characteristics of the Samson carrot variety include:
- the seeds have a high germination capacity, so you do not have to sow the plants if most of the seedlings have not appeared;
- the harvested root crops have a good presentation - all fruits are approximately the same in size and weight, the surface is smooth and even;
- regardless of the region of cultivation and weather conditions, the yield of Samson carrots is stable and approximately the same;
- high resistance to most diseases affecting other vegetable plants from the Umbrella family;
- sorting out root crops when laying the crop for storage, there is practically no damaged, deformed or decaying carrots;
- the harvested harvest of Samson carrots is perfectly stored in a cool place until the next season, while the taste and appearance of the root crops practically do not change.
- The upper part of the root crops of this variety does not "peek" out of the soil when ripening, so their color remains orange, without acquiring a characteristic green hue under the influence of sunlight.
There are no serious flaws in the Samson carrot variety.
Samson carrots: growing and care
To get a good harvest of Samson carrots, it is better to plant them on loamy or sandy loam soils.In autumn and spring, the site on which it is planned to grow this plant must be carefully dug up so that the earth is loose and passes moisture and air well.
Photo of Samson carrots
Also, when choosing a site when planting this vegetable plant, you need to remember that this variety loves well-lit areas, protected from the cold wind.
Most often, Samson carrot seeds should be sown in the last decade of April - the first decade of May, but many vegetable growers prefer to sow this root crop before winter - in the first decade of November, when the air temperature drops to + 3 + 4 degrees Celsius.
When sowing before winter after planting seeds of the "Samson" variety in the furrows from above, they can be covered with a layer of high-moor peat or humus.
It is recommended to rarely sow Samson carrots, since its seed material is highly germinating.
If the emerged plants are still thickened enough, they should be thinned twice so that the distance between adjacent bushes becomes at least 5-6 cm.
Important!
The emerged plants need to be watered and fed regularly so that the carrots quickly build up their vegetative mass.
In the future, in addition to weeding and loosening the row spacings, the growing bushes should also be regularly watered so that the pulp of the collected root crops is juicy and sweet. Watering should be done every other day, but if the summer is hot, then it is better to water the beds with carrots daily.
Watering is stopped 13-15 days before harvesting, otherwise the harvested root crops will not be well stored.
Landing features
The Samson variety is unique, the plant gets along in any climate, so it is necessary to adhere to the basic rules of agricultural technology, and then you will not have any problems with growing.
Site selection and soil preparation
A good harvest can be obtained only in lighted areas with fertile and loose soil.
The area for carrots is not fertilized with fresh manure.
Prepare the plot for carrots in the fall, carefully dig up the soil and apply fertilizers. Pay attention to the acidity of the soil, add chalk or lime at an increased rate. You can also use dolomite flour.
Top dressing of soil per 1 sq. m:
- 5 kg of humus or ready-made compost;
- 2 glasses of wood ash.
When choosing a place to grow carrots, choose hills, as the plant does not grow well in lowlands with a close occurrence of groundwater. Cultivate heavy soils by bringing in peat or sawdust. The amount of yield on clayey soils will be minimal, and the risk of deformed root crops will also increase.
Sowing process
Seeds can be sown both in spring and autumn. The variety is cold-resistant, but still it is not necessary to plant seed very early. The best indicators for sowing: air temperature + 14 ... + 17 degrees Celsius, soil - + 5 ... + 9 degrees Celsius.
Samson carrot sowing algorithm:
- On the prepared bed, make grooves for sowing, leave a distance of 20 cm between them.
- Water the furrows gently and sow the seeds. For more convenient sowing, you can mix the grains with sand or chalk.
- Deepen the seed no deeper than 2 cm, sprinkle with earth on top. You can cover the plantings with a nonwoven fabric, but this is not necessary. Shelter is necessary only if the frost in your area has not passed, and you want to protect the crop from temperature extremes.
- For sowing, choose pelleted grains, they germinate better. You can use the technology of planting seed on paper belts.
- After 7-10 days, the first shoots appear, and after 2 weeks the carrots spike in even green rows. No covering material is needed at this stage.
Samson carrots: reviews of those who planted this variety
For more than a decade, Samson carrots have been grown in garden beds in many Russian regions, and gardeners have appreciated the positive qualities of this vegetable plant.
Dozens of reviews from satisfied summer residents have been left on the Samson carrot forum, some of which are listed below.
Anastasia, 40 years old:
I have been growing carrots in my garden for many years, I have grown many different varieties during this time, but I could not find one that ripens quickly enough, the qualities of the harvested root crops were wonderful, and the yield was high. Last year, Samson planted carrots and was not disappointed with the result. All of her characteristics were exactly what I needed. Moreover, it turned out that the harvested crop has a long shelf life. Now I recommend this variety to all my friends.
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Ekaterina, 38 years old:
Seeds of carrots Samson accidentally caught my eye when in the spring I acquired seed material of various vegetables for further planting. I decided to buy it for trial. All the qualities of the variety turned out to be the same as described in the annotation on the seed bag. Now I will grow only this variety in the beds.
Natalia, 44 years old:
Samson carrots have become a welcome guest in my garden for a long time. In the first season after planting, she harvested a high yield of these root crops, did twists with them for the winter, and put some of them for storage. Separately, it should be noted that this carrot lies perfectly for six months or more, while its taste does not deteriorate from the duration of storage.
Svetlana, 37 years old:
I have been planting this variety for more than one year, it suits the resistance of plants to diseases, relative unpretentiousness to growing conditions, as well as good yield. It should only be noted that this variety shows a higher yield on fertile weakly acidic soils.
Carrot Samson - video
Samson carrots are a variety with smooth, tasty, roughly the same root crops that can be stored in the cellar for a long time without losing their taste. The harvested crop is also used for conservation, cooking snacks and hot dishes; such carrots give a special sweetness to sauerkraut or salted cabbage.
In a word, there are many advantages to the Samson variety, so vegetable growers should try to grow this vegetable crop in their garden beds.
Harvesting
In central Russia, Samson carrots, the description of which is given above, begins to ripen in the middle of summer. In July, you can already pull it out for salads and frying. Dig carrots in August, gently prying a lump with a shovel. Root crops are laid out along the edges of the beds to dry, and then the tops are removed and lowered in boxes into the cellar for storage. The containers can be used both plastic and wooden or metal. The main thing is that they are lattice. In the cellar, it is advisable to decompose rodent tablets.
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Samson carrots: description and characteristics from the manufacturer
Mid-season (110-120 days from germination to technical ripeness) variety. The root crop is red-orange, cylindrical, blunt-pointed (cultivar Nantes), 16-20 cm long, weighing 125-150 g. The core is weak. The root crop is completely submerged in the soil. Grown by direct sowing of seeds in open ground. The variety is characterized by excellent keeping quality in winter. Recommended for fresh consumption, culinary processing and long-term storage. Productivity 5.3-7.6 kg / m2.
Manufacturer: Gavrish, Poisk, Aelita, Ural seeds, etc.
