KURODA SHANTANÉ
Carrot
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A premium Chantenay-type carrot designed for mechanical harvesting, processing, and long-term storage.
Description
Why Kuroda Chantenay is the Industry Standard for Processing
The Sakata breeding program has established Kuroda Chantenay as a benchmark for reliability. Unlike longer varieties, this Chantenay type excels in heavy soils where typical carrots often deform. The variety produces uniform, orange conical roots (17–20 cm) that are perfectly suited for mechanical harvesting and subsequent industrial processing.
Key Advantages for Commercial Growers
- Disease Resistance: Exceptional resistance to Alternaria and powdery mildew reduces the need for frequent fungicide applications, optimizing production costs.
- Optimal Maturity: A harvest window of 90–100 days allows for precise logistical planning for supply chains.
- Growth Dynamics: When sown at a density of 0.8–1.0 million plants/ha, the crop develops consistent root geometry, which is crucial for automated washing and peeling lines.
A note on management: this variety requires strict adherence to planting density. Excessive seeding rates can lead to a loss of the characteristic Chantenay shape. Kuroda Chantenay is the optimal choice for producers focused on the processing industry and those requiring a high-quality crop that retains its texture and vibrant color during extended storage.
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Variety Type
Variety Type
Carrot varieties are grouped into ten variety types: Parisian Carrot. Round, high-carotene carrots. Characterized by a short growing season. Varieties of this type have round-oval roots no longer than 10 cm and up to 50 g in weight. Mostly used in greenhouses, for early harvest a... |
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Direction
Direction
Existing varieties and types of cabbage are grown for fresh consumption, long-term storage, and technical processing. |
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Maturation Period
Maturation Period
Vegetation period from emergence to technical maturity 30-50 days. |
90 - 100 days |
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Root; shape
Root; shape
Roots can be round, elongated-round, cylindrical, conical. |
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Root vegetable; color
Root vegetable; color
Carrot root can be orange, red-orange, pink, yellow, white, purple. The intensity of color depends on the content of pigments. |
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Root vegetable; length
Root vegetable; length
The root vegetable length varies from 10 to 35 cm, diameter 1.5-8 cm. |
17 - 20 cm |
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Recommended Density
Recommended Density
Optimal productivity is achieved at a planting density of 4000-5500 plants/ha. Possible planting scheme: 300-500x40-80 cm. |
0.8 - 1.0 million pcs/ha |
| Catalog | Catalog → Carrot |
| Manufacturer | SAKATA |
| Country | Japan |
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