Common varieties of carrots

Hongsen

This is a hybrid carrot variety. Its core is thinner, and the color of the core and root are better. The taste is also sweet and delicious, with better flavor. Usually its roots are long and cylindrical, with a good ability to absorb water and fertilizer. It is a medium-ripening variety and is relatively cold-resistant. Generally, green shoulders rarely occur. If harvested late in February or March, the quality is also very good.

Japanese Hybrid Carrot

The root shape of this variety is better, and it is straight cylindrical. It is not prone to bolting in the spring and is very resistant to root cracking, and it holds up well in the field. The root color of this variety is relatively dark, the core color is red, the surface is relatively smooth, and the quality is very good. Generally, it can be harvested 110 days after sowing.

Improved new Kuroda five-inch

This type of carrot grows fast and well, especially in the early growth stage, when it develops well. It has good tolerance to high temperatures and strong disease resistance. The roots of the plant are well-terminated and have a long cylindrical shape, ranging from 18 to 22 cm in length. This variety has high economic value because of its good color and fatness.

Seoul Six Inch

This type of carrot grows very fast. The root epidermis and core are bright red. It is not easy to bolt, and the roots of the plant grow relatively evenly. This type of carrot is also suitable for home cultivation.