Carrots
Grandeur F1 Nantes Hybrid Carrot – WA122
Key Details
An outstanding hybrid Nantes variety
- Good internal and external quality
- Stable variety, highly adaptable to different
planting seasons - Intermediate resistance to Alternaria
- Smooth skin
- Suited to Pre pack market
Maturity: Early to medium maturity
– Summer 100 – 110 days
– Winter 120 – 150 days
Market segment:
– Pre-pack
– Fresh market
Bolting: Excellent bolting tolerance
Storability: Average to good
Target varieties: Soprano, Bolero, Bengala
Disease resistance
Intermediate resistance:
– Alternaria
– Powdery mildrew resistance
– Top yields with preventative spray program
Plant population
1.0 – 1.3 million seeds per hectare
Planting schedule
Foliage characteristics
– Colour medium green
– Length Medium to long
– Strong attachment
Root characteristics
Dimension: Length: 16 – 20 cm
Shape and colour: Long, cylindrical, slightly
tapered
Uniformity and skin smoothness: Excellent,
Smooth skins