Vilmorin Mikado Seeds - Carrot "Bolero F1"

Technical description

BOLERO F1 – a Nantes type for the season and for storage. Excellent flavour, good vigour, good behaviour in heat and good storage; suitable for organic production in the catalogue. Resistances: HR: Alternaria dauci, Erysiphe heraclei; IR: Cercospora carotae, Pythium spp. (cavity spot), Xanthomonas hortorum pv. carotae

Features

• Variety: BOLERO F1
• Species: Carrot
• Scientific name: Daucus carota
• Family: Apiaceae
• Type: Nantes, season and storage
• Slot / season: Spring–summer; autumn; storage
• Earliness: Mediu timpuriu
• Form: Cylindrical
• Colour: Portocaliu intens
• Length: 18–22 cm
• Vigour: Very good at emergence
• HR/IR resistances: HR: Alternaria dauci, Erysiphe heraclei; IR: Cercospora carotae, Pythium spp. (cavity spot), Xanthomonas hortorum pv. carotae
• Use: Bunching, bulk, punnet, light processing
• Treatment: Fludioxonil
• Packaging: box of 100,000 seeds; box of 500,000 seeds
• Product code: AMIA-VIL-004

Growing recommendations

Direct sowing in well-prepared, loose, stone-free ground. For Romania, early sowing under cover and seasonal sowing according to climatic zone are recommended. Keep moisture constant until emergence, avoid excess nitrogen and practise crop rotation to reduce disease pressure.

Growing conditions

• Germination: 14–21 days when sown directly in the ground (15–18 °C)
• Spacing / density: 1.0–1.8 million plants/ha, depending on the segment and the calibre required.
• Temperatures: Germination at 18°C; emergence in 10–14 days; optimal growth 15–22°C.
• Exposure: Sun / good light, adapted to the species
• Recommended soil: Fertile, well-drained soil with good structure; adjust fertilisation according to a soil analysis.
• Water needs: Consistent watering, without excess; keep moisture uniform during critical stages.
• Fertilising: Balanced NPK fertilisation, with emphasis on potassium/calcium for fruiting crops and on uniformity for root and leafy crops.
• Productivity: Excellent flavour, good vigour, good behaviour in heat and good storage; suitable for organic production in the catalogue.
• Intended use: Bunching, bulk, punnet, light processing

Frequently asked questions

Q1: What is BOLERO F1 recommended for? A: BOLERO F1 is recommended for bunching, bulk, punnet and light processing, with the emphasis on excellent flavour, good vigour, good behaviour in heat and good storage; suitable for organic production in the catalogue. Q2: What technical information matters for BOLERO F1? A: Species: Daucus carota; type: Nantes F1 hybrid; earliness: medium-early; resistances: HR: Alternaria dauci, Erysiphe heraclei; IR: Cercospora carotae, Pythium spp. (cavity spot), Xanthomonas hortorum pv. carotae. Q3: How is BOLERO F1 grown correctly? A: Direct sowing in well-prepared, loose, stone-free ground. For Romania, early sowing under cover and seasonal sowing according to climatic zone are recommended. Keep moisture constant until emergence, avoid excess nitrogen and practise crop rotation to reduce disease pressure.