Vilmorin Mikado Seeds - Carrot "Soprano F1"

Technical description

SOPRANO F1 – Nantes for the season. A long, straight root, sustained colour, very good germination energy and high yield potential. Resistances: HR: Alternaria dauci, Erysiphe heraclei; IR: Pythium spp.

Features

• Variety: SOPRANO F1
• Species: Carrot
• Scientific name: Daucus carota
• Family: Apiaceae
• Type: Nantes sezon
• Slot / season: Spring–summer–autumn
• Earliness: Mediu timpurie
• Form: Cylindrical
• Colour: Deep orange
• Length: 19–21 cm
• Vigour: Very vigorous
• HR/IR resistances: HR: Alternaria dauci, Erysiphe heraclei; IR: Pythium spp.
• Use: Bunching, bulk
• Treatment: Fludioxonil
• Packaging: box of 500,000 seeds
• Product code: AMIA-VIL-007

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 long, straight root, sustained colour, very good germination energy and high yield potential.
• Intended use: Bunching, bulk

Frequently asked questions

Q1: What is SOPRANO F1 recommended for? A: SOPRANO F1 is recommended for bunching and bulk, with the emphasis on a long, straight root, sustained colour, very good germination energy and high yield potential. Q2: What technical information matters for SOPRANO F1? A: Species: Daucus carota; type: Nantes F1 hybrid; earliness: medium-early; resistances: HR: Alternaria dauci, Erysiphe heraclei; IR: Pythium spp. Q3: How is SOPRANO 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.