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What are the common varieties of carrots?

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By Jinwoo Cheon
Updated 2021년 10월 18일
Some common varieties of carrots include Amsterdam, Berlikum, Chantenay, Flakkee, Imperator, Kuroda, and Nantes.
  • Amsterdam - often grown as an early-season variety, 'Amsterdam' produces roots that are deep-orange and almost coreless. The average length is four to six inches and roots tend to be cylindrical and slim in shape. Good choice for greenhouse use, in addition to outdoor production.
  • Berlikum - a fine winter root with a soft kernel. it is characterized by equal root diameter along its entire length. The taste is better than many other varieties, but due to the slightly greater softness, the handling characteristics in winter are slightly less. Berlikum has high yielding and is well suited for long-term storage.
  • Chantenay - carrots are short and stout, with broad 4-8 cm crowns tapering quickly to a rounded point 15 cm away. Chantenay carrots can be eaten raw or cooked, with a sweet and crisp taste.

  • Flakkee - a long type of carrot with strong very long roots up to 50 cm long. It has a good orange color and excellent flavor. Used mainly for processing purposes.

  • Imperator - this carrot represents the best combination of eating qualities and fine appearance. The roots grow 18-20 cm long. It has a broad shoulder and gradually tapers to a fine taproot. Due to the form, it is easy to harvest.

  • Kuroda - its roots are bright orange, 18–24 cm long, stump-rooted and cylindrical are tender and sweet flavored. Popular Asian market variety.

  • Nantes - It produces sweet, crisp 15-18 cm cylindrical carrots, with blunt tips. It's less likely to form pithy cores when left in the field.

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