Carrot Sweet Candle F1

Carrot Sweet Candle F1 is a high-quality hybrid with excellent resistance to climatic anomalies and diseases. This medium-early variety, with a vegetation period of about 95 days, is characterized by strong growth and low soil requirements, making it a versatile and reliable choice for various growing conditions. The roots are of the Chantenay type, 15-17 cm long and 4-6 cm in diameter, weighing 190-250 grams. They have a smooth, even surface and an attractive dark yellow-orange color both externally and internally, with consistently juicy and sweet flesh containing 8-10% sugar and 10-11% dry matter. A distinctive feature of this variety is the absence of core in cross-section, ensuring uniformity of the roots and high marketability. Carrot Sweet Candle F1 is not prone to cracking, which contributes to long-term storage and quality retention. The foliage height reaches 50-60 cm, and yields vary from 45-50 tons per hectare for early and bunch-type harvesting to 80-100 tons per hectare for processing and storage. Due to these characteristics, the variety is suitable for both mechanized harvesting and various uses in culinary and industrial processing. Moreover, Sweet Candle F1 is renowned for its excellent sweet flavor and bright orange flesh, making it popular at exhibitions and in home gardens. It is recommended to plant it alongside garlic, parsley, and mint, which repel carrot fly and promote healthy plant growth. This hybrid is ideal for late summer and autumn harvests, providing a stable and high-quality product for consumers.