Carrot variety Argo is a medium-maturing type shantane with a vegetation period of 110-120 days. The roots have a conical shape with a blunt tip and large shoulders, bright orange color, average weight of 250-300 grams. This variety is distinguished by excellent taste qualities and high marketability, making it in demand both for fresh consumption and processing. Carrots retain their flavor well during thermal processing and are suitable for long-term storage, which can reach no less than 5 months under conditions of storage in a dark place, excluding direct sunlight.
Argo is recommended for cultivation both on dacha plots and on large sowing areas for commercial purposes. Carrots grow well on various soil types, including chernozems, chestnut, peat non-flooded, sandy, and light loamy soils, however, require careful selection of planting location. It is advisable to return the crop to the same place no earlier than 3-4 years. Suitable predecessors include cabbage, cucurbits, onions, legumes, winter crops, tomatoes, and annual grasses, whereas after parsley and celery crops (parsley, dill, fennel, dill, radish, turnip, beet) planting is not recommended.
Particular attention should be paid to fertilization and plant protection. Organic fertilizers are not recommended, but carrots grow well after crops to which they were applied. Mineral fertilizers should be selected based on soil analysis and its type. The variety exhibits resistance to alternaria and relative drought tolerance. Effective measures to prevent disease development include soil liming. Recommended seeding rate is 1.0-1.2 million seeds per hectare.
