SV 1140 DN

Carrot hybrid SV 1140 DN is a mid-late variety with an elongated-conical root characterized by weak tapering and a blunt base. The roots feature a dark orange core and peel, giving them a bright and attractive color both inside and out. The average fruit weight ranges from 92 to 150 grams, with a length of about 20 cm. Plants possess a powerful foliage apparatus with a semi-erect rosette and large, deeply divided green leaves of medium length. The variety type belongs to the Nantes group, ensuring high quality and uniformity of the produce. The SV 1140 DN variety is distinguished by excellent taste qualities, with dry matter content within 14.8-16.1%, total sugar 9.2-9.9%, and carotene up to 20.2 mg per 100 g of raw product. These indicators make the carrot particularly valuable for fresh consumption, as well as for freezing and long-term storage. The vegetative period is 112-117 days, allowing the variety to be used in various climatic conditions. The sowing rate ranges from 1,200,000 to 1,600,000 seeds per hectare. The yield of the SV 1140 DN variety is high and stable, reaching a marketable yield of 237 to 396 centners per hectare, with maximum figures reaching 706 centners per hectare. The output of marketable product is 75-83%, confirming the economic efficiency of growing this variety. The variety has successfully proven itself in various regions and conditions, demonstrating a lack of bolting and high root uniformity. Thanks to these qualities, the SV 1140 DN carrot is suitable for both the fresh market and for processing and winter storage.