Negovia carrot is a mid-early hybrid with a maturation period of about 115 days, intended for cultivation in central and southern regions. The root crops have a cylindrical shape with a blunt tip, characteristic of the Nantes variety group, with a length of 15-20 cm and a weight of 100-150 g. Their surface is smooth, dark orange in color with small eyes, while the flesh is dense, juicy, and sweet, making this variety particularly attractive for fresh consumption. Increased carotenoid content (up to 22.7 mg per 100 g of raw product) and sugars ensure not only a bright flavor but also high nutritional value.
The hybrid is characterized by high yields, reaching 3.4-5.6 kg/m², and up to 7 kg/m² under favorable conditions. It is resistant to major carrot diseases, bolting, and cracking, which helps maintain the quality of root crops during long-term storage. Dry matter content varies from 10.9 to 14.7%, and total sugar content from 6.2 to 8.6%, making the carrot versatile for various types of processing, including freezing.
Seeding is recommended in late April to early May when soil temperature is not below +5...+8 °C. Seeds are sown at a depth of about 1 cm with row spacing of 18-20 cm. To improve germination and even growth, beds are watered with warm water, mulched with peat, sawdust, or covered with film or lutrasil. Thinning is carried out in several stages, starting from a distance of 2-3 cm between seedlings and up to 5-6 cm between plants, which ensures optimal nutrition and development of root crops. Regular and even watering with warm settled water, taking into account weather conditions, and fertilization with nitrogen and phosphorus-potassium fertilizers are important during the vegetation period to increase yield and fruit quality. For storage, whole, fully mature root crops without damage are selected and stored at a temperature of 0-1 °C and humidity of about 98%, preferably with soil to prevent drying out.
