Vilmorin Mikado Seeds - Carrot "Presto F1"

Technical description

PRESTO F1 – Early Nantes. A very short cycle, suitable for early harvests and the first sales of the season.

Features

• Variety: PRESTO F1
• Species: Carrot
• Scientific name: Daucus carota
• Family: Apiaceae
• Type: Nantes precoce
• Slot / season: Early crop; spring
• Earliness: Foarte timpurie
• Form: Cylindrical
• Colour: Orange
• Length: 18–20 cm
• Vigour: Good
• Use: Bunching, bulk, punnet
• Treatment: Fludioxonil
• Packaging: box of 25,000 seeds; box of 100,000 seeds
• Product code: AMIA-VIL-006

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: A very short cycle, suitable for early harvests and the first sales of the season.
• Intended use: Bunching, bulk, punnet

Frequently asked questions

Q1: What is PRESTO F1 recommended for? A: PRESTO F1 is recommended for bunching, bulk and punnet, with the emphasis on a very short cycle, suitable for early harvests and the first sales of the season. Q2: What technical information matters for PRESTO F1? A: Species: Daucus carota; type: early Nantes F1 hybrid; earliness: very early; resistances: not specified in the available source. Q3: How is PRESTO 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.