COD Carrots F1
Bakker Brothers COD F1 – Medium-maturity, dual-purpose carrot for fresh-pack and slicing
COD carrots, specifically the COD F1 variety, are a Nantes/Berlikum type of carrot developed by Bakker Brothers. They are known for their good quality, cylindrical shape with a blunt tip, and are suitable for fresh market, bunching, and bagging. The carrots typically reach maturity in 110-130 days and are in the 18-22 cm length range.
Key characteristic of COD F1:
• Maturity: Medium (120–125 days after germination).
• Plant: Medium to strong vigour.
• Root Size & Shape: Cylindrical, 20–24 cm in length, blunt tip, bright orange, uniform.
• Usage: Ideal for fresh market (fresh-pack) and processing (slicing).
• Mechanical Harvest: Suitable, especially in sandy soils.
• Sowing Density: Approximately 1.4 – 1.8 million plants per hectare.
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