- Year of approval: 1978
- Appointment: for fresh consumption, for canning, for making juice
- Leaf rosette shape: semi-standing
- Leaves: green
- Weight, g: 96-132
- The form : cylindrical, blunt-pointed, sometimes cascading, pointed
- Taste qualities: high
- Ripening terms: mid-season
- Growing regions: North-West, Central, Volgo-Vyatka, TsChO, Srednevolzhsky, Nizhnevolzhsky, West Siberian, East Siberian, Far East
- Length, cm: 18
The NIIOH 336 carrot variety was approved for use in 1978. This mid-season variety is very popular among gardeners. The species is grown everywhere.
Description of the variety
Variety NIIOH 336 is resistant to temperature extremes, to various parasites and diseases. The culture is also resistant to blooming. It is recommended to grow it in open soil. She easily adapts to new conditions. Sowing of the crop is carried out in the spring (April-May).
This variety of carrots is highly productive even in cold, cloudy weather. He will not need complicated care.
Characteristics of the appearance of the plant and root crops
The rosette of leaves on the culture is semi-permanent. Her leaf blades are rich green. Their shape is lanceolate, long-petiolate.
The fruits of such carrots have a cylindrical, blunt-pointed shape. Sometimes spiky vegetables are also found. The average weight of each fruit is 96-132 grams, length - 18 cm, diameter - 5 cm.
The color of the bark and core is intense orange. The surface of the vegetables is smooth, the flesh is quite juicy. The fruits are completely submerged in the soil.
The eyes on the carrots are shallow. Its core is small, round in cross-section. A large amount of useful carotene and sugars accumulates in the pulp.
Purpose and taste of tubers
Carrots of this variety are distinguished by their high taste. Her taste is sweet. Ripe root vegetables can be eaten raw. And also they are ideal for canning, making homemade juices. The harvested crop can be suitable for winter storage.
Maturation
This species is considered mid-season. The period from germination to harvest is 110-120 days.
Yield
NIIOH 336 carrots boast a high yield level. From 1 square meter of planting, you can collect up to 9 kilograms of ripe root crops.
Growing regions
Due to its high resistance to temperature extremes and easy adaptation, this variety can be grown in various regions, including the North-West, Central, Volgo-Vyatka, Middle Volga, Nizhnevolzhsky, West Siberian, East Siberian, Far Eastern regions.
Growing and care
This variety of carrots is recommended to be planted in areas with loamy and sandy loam soil. In this case, a seeding scheme of 5-7x15 centimeters is used. The best predecessors for this species are potatoes, onions, cucumbers and cabbage. After planting in open ground, the crop will need timely watering.
And also in the process of growth, carrots will need fertilizers. NIIOH 336 prefers potash fertilizing. In this case, the variety reacts negatively to organic components.
Carrots are one of the most unpretentious crops in terms of growing conditions; they can endure a short drought and a short cold snap. However, to get tasty and large root crops, you should adhere to the basic rules for planting carrots.
Disease and pest resistance
Carrots of this species are highly resistant to diseases and pests. But sometimes it is affected by late blight, root rot, powdery mildew, anthracnose. Most often, these diseases develop in conditions of high humidity. To cure vegetation, it is better to immediately use ready-made preparations, including "Aktara", "Actellik", "Decis". As a prophylaxis against diseases, you can use colloidal salt, the drug "Skor", "Khomus".
In addition, a bear, aphid can damage the culture. To remove parasites, you can use the drug "Oxyhom". If Colorado beetles have appeared on the culture, it is better to use a solution with wood ash (for 10 liters of water, 2 kilograms each), Bordeaux liquid is also suitable.
Carrots grow in almost any garden. There is an opinion that this culture is very resistant to all kinds of diseases and pests, but this is not the case. Without proper care, carrots become susceptible to all kinds of infections and are affected by harmful insects.
Review overview
Gardeners left positive reviews about carrots of the NIIOH 336 variety. It was separately said that this species is absolutely unpretentious in care. In addition, root vegetables boast excellent taste characteristics. They all grow straight and long.
According to gardeners, this variety always gives a bountiful harvest. Ripe fruits can be used not only for fresh consumption, but also in the preparation of various dishes. Ripe plucked vegetables can be stored for a long time without losing their taste and useful qualities.