Natalia - carrot variety, developed by the Dutch company Syngenta Seeds BV and officially approved for cultivation in 2006. The hybrid is a modification of the popular Dutch Nantes carrot and, according to producers, has the best flavor of all representatives of this variety. But Natalia's appeal goes beyond that.
Key Features
Among carrot varieties, special attention is paid to the Nantes variety, bred in 1943 and since then spawning numerous subvarieties with similar characteristics. One of these is the Natalia F1 carrot.
- ✓ The soil should be light, with a high oxygen content, without an excess of organic fertilizers.
- ✓ Watering should be moderate, avoiding both drought and excessive moisture.
Its characteristic features:
- Excellent for fresh consumption, canning, freezing, and making bunches and juice.
- Natalia is a mid-early hybrid, with a maturity time of up to 120–135 days. The exact timeframe depends on the region, weather, and growing conditions.
- It is distinguished by abundant fruiting—395-405 centners per hectare—with high product quality (92-99%). This makes it one of the most sought-after hybrids for home gardening and farming.
- The long maturation time in the soil provides Natalia with resistance to long-term storage, allowing vegetables to be used almost until spring.
- × Excess of organic fertilizers, especially manure, can lead to uneven fruit shape.
- × Incorrect watering can slow down the development of the root crop or lead to its death.
Description of the appearance of the plant and root crops
Carrots grow as bushes with vertically arranged leaves that form a rosette. They are medium-sized, richly green, and characterized by slight to moderate notching.
Other cellular signs:
- a root vegetable with a cylindrical shape and a rounded tip;
- its upper part can be flat or slightly concave;
- the peel is colored bright orange, and the core is exactly the same shade;
- the carrot surface is uniform and attractive, which is why the hybrid is valued for its marketability;
- the length of the vegetable varies from 20 to 25-27 cm;
- weight of one fruit 60-110-115 g;
- texture – smooth;
- the consistency of the pulp is juicy and quite tender;
- the taste is excellent - you can taste the sweetness inherent in carrots and there is no bitterness;
- dry matter content is maximum 12.4%, and total sugar – 6.8%;
- carotene is 18.3 mg per 100 g of raw product.
| Parameter | Natalia F1 | Nantes |
|---|---|---|
| Shelf life | Until spring | Until February |
| Yield (c/ha) | 395-405 | — |
Key points of hybrid cultivation
The Natalia F1 carrot variety is cultivated similarly to other varieties of this vegetable. It prefers light, oxygen-rich soils. Carrots do not tolerate an excess of organic matter, especially manure. If the soil contains too many of these components, the expected harvest may be less impressive, and the fruits themselves will be uneven.
Reviews
Although the Natalia hybrid is no longer a novelty, it remains popular among gardeners. Numerous positive reviews can be found online. If you follow proper cultivation practices, Natalia promises a bountiful harvest, with fruits that grow smooth and sweet, rich in color and carotene.