Cultivation of hybrid carrots grows in Brazil

Bulbs and Roots specialist, Samuel Sant’Anna, explains that the difference of the Vitória F1 carrot, from Topseed Premium, lies in the set of characteristics that meet both agronomic needs and consumer market demands. “We are talking about a carrot that combines high quality roots with a robust package of disease resistance, which guarantees greater security to the producer during cultivation,” he states. According to Sant’Anna, the performance of the hybrid has been impressive in various regions of the country, from the South to the Northeast, with a highlight for the high summer, when high temperatures and heavy rains favor the appearance of diseases. “The material presents resistance to the leaf burn complex, formed by pathogens such as Alternarias, Cercosporas, and Xanthomonas. In addition, its high tolerance to nematode attack contributes directly to the increase in productivity,” he points out. According to the specialist, the combination of these characteristics has ...