Jerada F1 Carrot — an early, high-yielding hybrid of the Nantes type, developed by the Dutch company Rijk Zwaan. This variety is suitable for cultivation throughout Ukraine and adapts well to various soil types, especially loose soils. The vegetation period lasts approximately 90-100 days, allowing for early harvest. Under proper agronomic practices and crop rotation, yields can reach 5-6 kg per square meter and 60-65 tons per hectare. Seeds are sown at a rate of 0.8 to 1.2 million per hectare, with germination occurring within 10-12 days at temperatures of +15 to +18 degrees Celsius. Jerada F1 can withstand frosts down to -4 degrees, expanding its cultivation potential.
The carrots have a cylindrical shape, measuring 20-25 cm in length and about 5 cm in diameter, with smooth, even skin and a blunt tip. The average weight of a root is 200-250 grams. The color is vibrant orange, uniform both externally and internally, without green tinge or eyes. The flesh is dense, juicy, and sweet, with carotene content up to 13.7 mg per 100 g and sugar content around 7.5%. The foliage is dark green, sturdy, about 40 cm tall, and tightly attached to the root, requiring specialized machinery for harvesting. The carrot is resistant to diseases such as alternaria and cercospora, and also resistant to cracking, enabling mechanized harvesting without quality loss.
Jerada F1 is versatile in application: suitable for fresh market sales, processing, canning, and freezing. Due to its high nutritional value and excellent taste, it is widely used in culinary applications. For successful cultivation, sow in well-watered soil at a density of 0.8-1.0 million seeds per hectare, maintain regular watering, soil loosening, and root feeding. Harvested crops store well for several months, retaining their properties and market appearance.
