Carrot Dolanka

Carrot Dolanka — variety description

Carrot Dolanka (Daucus carota subsp. sativus) is a biennial crop grown for harvest in the first year, of the celery family (Apiaceae). Dolanka is a late variety that forms large, conical carrots. This extremely productive variety gives a crop of exceptional quality.

These well-shaped carrots do not deform or fork and are resistant to breakage. Their skin is slightly ribbed and the shoulder does not turn green.

The carrot variety offered here is exceptionally rich in carotenoids and natural sugars.

Recommended for eating fresh, but also great for processing into canned, frozen and dried foods.

Carrots bring an abundance of nutrients to the table, as well as a burst of colour.

They are rich in vitamin A, which helps prevent poor vision.

Carrot is one of the most beneficial vegetables — rich in beta-carotene, sweet and crunchy. Early varieties are for fresh eating, late ones for winter storage.

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 88%
• Seeds per packet: 1445–1955 pcs (2 g)
• Seed origin: Poland
• Sowing: March – June; direct
• Harvest: September – November
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Carrot Dolanka

Carrot Dolanka seeds are sown in March – June. The crop is harvested in September – November. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.

How to sow and grow Carrot Dolanka

• Sowing method: direct
• Depth: 1–1.5 cm
• Spacing: 3–5 cm in the row (after thinning), 25–30 cm between rows
• Germination: 10–21 days at 15–20 °C
• Position: sunny spot

Start sowing 3 weeks before the last frost until midsummer. Sow thinly, thin to 5-7 cm apart. The larger the carrot variety, the more space is needed between them. Carrots require light soil in sun, adequate moisture and moderate feeding. Optimal soil temperatures are 15-25 °C. The cooler the soil, the longer germination takes, up to 3 weeks. Soil moisture must be maintained regularly until germination; letting the soil dry out during this period may lead to a poorer crop. Carrots planted for a summer harvest will stay in the ground for a few weeks, but tend to split if left in the ground too long. Late-season carrots store longer and become sweeter in cooler weather. Ready for harvest two and a half months after planting, when their diameter reaches about 1-2 cm. or the desired size.

Sow directly into deeply loosened, light soil free of stones and fresh manure — in heavy soil the roots fork. Keep the soil moist until emergence; thin in good time.

Harvest and use

Early carrots are harvested 70–90 days after sowing, and late ones in October for storage in sand.

Frequently asked questions

When should Carrot Dolanka be sown?

The recommended months for sowing are March – June. Sowing method: direct.

How many seeds are in the packet?

The packet contains 1445–1955 seeds, pack size 2 g.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 88%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.

Why do carrots germinate slowly?

The seeds contain essential oils and germinate in 2–3 weeks. Keep the soil constantly moist or cover it with fleece.

Why do carrots fork?

From stony or heavy soil and fresh manure. Sow in light, deeply cultivated soil.