Gniff - Carrots
ka51 (Daucus carota)
Slow growing variety for storage, originally from Ticino. Purple outer skin, white inside, very attractive, but colour loses intensity during cooking. Somewhat intolerant of wet conditions.
Variety-specific characteristics
| Colour | purple |
|---|---|
| Development time | 130-140 days |
| Use | storage |
| Temperature requirements | low |
| Daucus carota | |
| Nutrient requirements | low-medium |
| Seed spacing in the row | 1-2 cm |
| Seed spacing between the row | 25-35 cm |
| Sowing depth | 1-2 cm |
Explanations
ProSpecieRara: This variety has been awarded by ProSpecieRara as a rare or old variety. ProSpecieRara is a foundation dedicated to preserving the diversity of rare plant varieties. In long-term cooperation with ProSpecieRara, Sativa is active in the important preservation and cultivation of these traditional varieties.
Conservation Breeding: For this variety Sativa practices conservation breeding in Rheinau. To ensure high-quality varieties, they must be maintained. They are regularly replicated and selected by their positive characteristics. In doing so the varieties are continually improved and adapted to growing conditions.