Vilmorin Mikado Seeds - Carrot "Exelso F1"

Technical description

EXELSO F1 – Early Nantes. Good bolting resistance, high uniformity and good commercial presentation for early harvests. Resistances: IR: powdery mildew, cavity spot

Features

• Variety: EXELSO F1
• Species: Carrot
• Scientific name: Daucus carota
• Family: Apiaceae
• Type: Nantes precoce
• Slot / season: Off-season and spring
• Earliness: Early
• Form: Cylindrical
• Colour: Orange
• Length: 17–19 cm
• Vigour: Good
• HR/IR resistances: IR: powdery mildew, cavity spot
• Use: Bunching, bulk, punnet
• Treatment: Fludioxonil
• Packaging: box of 100,000 seeds
• Product code: AMIA-VIL-008

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: Good bolting resistance, high uniformity and good commercial presentation for early harvests.
• Intended use: Bunching, bulk, punnet

Frequently asked questions

Q1: What is EXELSO F1 recommended for? A: EXELSO F1 is recommended for bunching, bulk and punnet, with the emphasis on good bolting resistance, high uniformity and good commercial presentation for early harvests. Q2: What technical information matters for EXELSO F1? A: Species: Daucus carota; type: early Nantes F1 hybrid; earliness: early; resistances: IR: powdery mildew, cavity spot. Q3: How is EXELSO 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.