Carrots
Avalon F1 Nantes Hybrid – WA123
Key Details
An outstanding hybrid Nantes variety
- High yielding, 100 mt/ha
- 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 – 105 days
- Winter 120 – 145 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