Carrot Nativa

Nativa is a very early maturing, hybrid Brasilia-type carrot, suitable for summer production. Nativa produces high quality, smooth, cylindrical and uniform roots with a deep orange external and internal colour. Nativa is not prone to producing green shoulders. Nativa has a vigorous foliage with claimed intermediate resistance against powdery mildew/Eh (Erysiphe heraclei) and Alternaria leaf blight/Ad (Alternaria dauci) and in addition, high resistance against root knot nematode/Mj (Meloidogyne javanica). Nativa is ideal for the bunched, pre-packing and processing markets.

Outstanding Qualities
Warm season production
Very early maturing with a high yield potential
Excellent uniformity, external qualities and length
Vigorous foliage complemented with a strong leaf attachment
Excellent disease resistance package

Special varietal requirements
Suitable for summer sowing, but we suggest trialling in specific areas to determine adaptability. Due to Nativa’s early maturity and vigour, nitrogen requirements are lower compared to standard varieties. Because Nativa is very early maturing, the harvesting of the roots must be manage i.e. on time when roots are matured – this will ensure high quality roots by lowering the risk of cracked, unmarketable roots and bolting plants.