Samurai
Nantes x Kuroda Hybrid
Versatile all-round carrot with high vigour and high pack-out. Conical shape with a deep orange skin colour and excellent uniformity.
Key Details
Maturity:
Early to medium maturity
– Summer 90 – 110 days
– Winter 110 – 130 days
Market segment:
– Fresh
– Bunching
– Juicing/processing
Bolting:
Strong bolting tolerance
Storage:
Average to good
Disease Resistance
Intermediate resistance:
– Alternaria dauci
– Xanthomonas
– Cavity spot
– Powdery mildew
Sowing Density
Fresh segment: 1.0-1.4 million seeds per hectare
Processing/Juicing: 600 000 – 900 000 seeds
Planting Schedule
For best results, sow in spring or after monsoon. Roots have good holding capacity in winter.
Foliage Characteristics
– Long, vigorous tops
– Medium attachment
Root Characteristics
Length: 16-21 cm
Shape: Conical/cylindric with blunt tip at maturity.
Colour: Deep orange skin, average internal colour.
Uniformity: Very good.
Skin: Very smooth, enhanced further by growing in light, sandy soils.
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