Hybrid Abako f1 appeared in 2009, and this carrot has already managed to gain popularity among gardeners. First of all, it is appreciated for its presentable appearance - in comparison with most other varieties, the color of its pulp has a more saturated color. We will talk about other outstanding features of Abaco F1, about the nuances of cultivating a crop in this material.
Features Abaco F1
The variety is characterized by early ripening. Fruits are cone-shaped with flesh of dark orange color, weighing 100–225 g, growing in length up to 18–20 cm. The root core is medium-sized. The leaf rosette is dark green in color, powerful, semi-spreading. The variety is universal for use.
Breeding history
The hybrid form of carrots Abaco F1 was bred by scientists-breeders of the Dutch company Monsanto. In the process of crossing different types of carrots, specialists managed to get a completely new shape with unique characteristics of the fruit.
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Most suitable landing regions
The orange beauty is suitable for cultivation in areas with a temperate climate, where the temperature drops are not very sharp, and the required number of sunny and rainy days is guaranteed. Thanks to such weather conditions, carrots quickly emerge and develops, acquiring excellent taste properties.
Ripening time
Abaco is a hybrid of early ripening. Maturity can occur already on the 85th day after planting seeds, however, a full-fledged crop is formed on the 110-115th day.
Productivity
If you avoid mistakes in the care, the yield will be high - 440-560 kg / ha. From 1 m², 5.6-7.7 kg of fruits are harvested. The maximum yield is 10 kg with 1 m². The output of marketable products reaches 81–93%.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
- The main advantages of Abako are that carrots are different:
- excellent taste;
- bright and appetizing appearance of root crops;
- good yields;
- the fact that the seeds are stored for a long time without losing quality;
- unpretentiousness in leaving;
- good resistance to carrot diseases and parasites;
- a strong structure of root crops, which are not prone to cracking in the soil and after harvesting;
- the possibility of both manual and mechanical processing, cleaning;
- universality of application (recommended raw, for the preparation of preservation, for freezing and winter storage).
The disadvantages include the high cost of planting material and the limited possibility of cultivation in areas with a temperate climate.
Landing pattern
To avoid mistakes and achieve a plentiful harvest, follow proven planting technology.
Site selection and soil preparation
The first step is to choose a well-lit area. A comfortable soil type is loose sandstone and loam. Acidity - 6.0–6.5 pH. With regard to groundwater, it is desirable that their height is 0.8–2.5 meters.
Before sowing, the soil must be enriched with useful substances. Suitable for this purpose are ash, phosphorus and nitrogen fertilizers. Bring them under digging, then loosen and level the area. The bed should stand in this state for 1-2 days. If the soil is acidic, add chalk, limestone or dolomite to it.
Crop rotation rules
The most suitable for planting carrots are tomato, potato, onion, salad and cabbage beds. The plot after the cucumber is also suitable, but use it no earlier than after two years.
Important! The worst precursor for carrots is parsley. This greenery creates a cozy environment in the earth for the propagation of pathogenic bacteria.
Sowing technology
Carrot seeds must undergo preparatory procedures. To soak, put them in a cloth dampened with water. The procedure lasts 2-3 days until the appearance of small shoots. The next step, the seed is disinfected with a 1% solution of potassium permanganate. For complete disinfection, the seeds need half an hour.
It is advisable to sow Abaco seeds from the end of April to half of May, when the probability of the return of frosts passes. Sowing can be carried out in the middle of spring (from the first of April), when the temperature is set at + 5 ... + 7 ° С. But in this case, the danger of the return of frost remains. You should be on your guard to cover the crops with a protective film.
Sowing is carried out according to the following scheme:
- Form furrows of arbitrary length, 5-10 cm wide each. Leave up to 15–20 cm of free space between the furrows.
- Sow the seeds in a well-moistened soil - water it twice with a break of half an hour.
- Form indentations (1-3 cm). Plant seeds with a rare "goose". Thickening is not recommended, since in the future it will affect the quality of root crops.
- Sprinkle the seeds on top with a 1-3 cm layer of earth. Compact the soil, but carefully so as not to harm the already spawning sprouts. Immediately after sowing, you do not need to water the garden.
Important! The last watering of the garden should be carried out 2 weeks before the harvest, provided that there is no rain.
Growing and caring for carrots
Carrots of the variety in question require regular care during the entire vegetative period.
Watering
Irrigation is carried out with a frequency of 8-10 days. In dry season, young plants need 5 liters of water, and adult bushes need 6–7 liters. Excessive moisture or lack of irrigation has a detrimental effect on the condition of the plants, the fruits may crack and become unsuitable for long-term storage.
Fertilizer application
To feed Abaco bushes, use mineral compounds marked "for carrots" or any phosphorus-potassium substances with the addition of nitrogen. Wood ash is suitable as an organic top dressing. Sprinkle crops with natural fertilizer before irrigation. In addition, you can prepare a solution or infusion from wood ash. Fertilizers always apply under the root, about 2-3 times per season. Do not overdo it, so as not to spoil the taste of root crops.
Disease and Pest Prevention
To prevent the defeat of Abaco carrots by diseases and prevent attacks of harmful insects, preventive measures will help. Resistance to infections will help biological preparations with a wide spectrum of action (for example, "Gliokladin" or "Gamair").
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A good protective folk remedy is nettle infusion. Add it to the water for irrigation at the rate of 0.5 l of infusion per 10 l of water. Treat the product with Immunocytophyte. It will help the culture resist the carrot fly. Spray in June, then repeat the procedure after 2 weeks.
Harvesting and storage
Start harvesting when the fruits have reached standard dimensions (about 20 cm in length) and acquire a characteristic bright orange color. Digging root crops as they grow is not prohibited, but for long-term storage a one-time harvest is desirable.
It is not necessary to thoroughly clean the fruits of soil lumps, as the earth will prevent damage to the crop. Sprinkle the fruit with sand or pine sawdust before shipping it for storage. Such a powder will extend the shelf life of the crop. For storage use a room with an air temperature of +1 ...– 2 ° С.
Abaco F1 - a successful versatile hybrid with a pleasant taste. To please the family with a large crop of this crop, do not neglect the advice of specialists.
