Carrots
Apollo F1 Kuroda Hybrid – WA120
Key Details
Maturity: Early maturity
- Summer 90- 100 days
- Winter 120 – 130 days
Market segment:
- Pre – pack
- Processing
- Fresh market
Texture / weight: Smooth skins, 220 – 250 g tubers @ 110 days @ 1.1 million / ha
Bolting: Good bolting tolerance
Storability: Average to good
Disease resistance
Intermediate resistance: Alternaria
Good tolerance to powdery mildew over drier months
Dark green healthy foliage with 5 star plant health
Plant population
Fresh / bunches:
1.0 – 1.3 million seeds per hectare
Juicing / processing: 750 000 – 850 000 per hectare
Planting schedule
Foliage characteristics
- Colour medium green
- Tall foliage, very strong growth
- Strong attachment
Root characteristics
Length: 15 – 18 cm
Shape: Tapered, broad shoulders, tapering evenly to a point
Uniformity: Excellent