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.
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
- Contact a Sakata area representative for a local carrot sowing guide
| Characteristic | Nativa F1 Hybrid Carrot |
| Kind | F1 Hybrid Carrot (Daucus carotaL.) |
| Type | Brasilia |
| Sowing Season | Summer: December to first week March (trial in specific areas to determine adaptability) |
| Maturity | Very early. Warm season: 85 – 95 days from sowing. Cool season (late summer sowing): 105 – 120 days from sowing |
| Root Dimensions | Length: 20 – 25 cm. Diameter at the top (shoulder): 2.0 – 3.5 cm Note: Root size is influenced by the plant population |
| Root Shape and Tip | Cylindrical with a rounded to semi-blunt/slightly tapered tip (Cylindroconical shape) |
| Roof Uniformity (Shape and Size) | Very good |
| External Root Colour | Deep orange |
| Internal Root Colour | Deep orange |
| Root Core Colour and Size | Deep orange and medium sized |
| Root Skin smoothness | Very smooth |
| Root taste/BRIX (Sugar Content) | Sweet, average BRIX |
| Top/Foliage Health and Habit | Very strong with erect foliage |
| Top/Foliage Height | High/tall, 30 – 35 cm |
| Top/Foliage Colour | Pale to light green |
| Leaf Attachment | Strong, suitable for hand and mechanical harvesting |
| Bolting Reaction | Medium – average bolting tolerance |
| Disease Restistance (Scientific) | High resistance: Meloidogyne javanica (Mj). Intermediate resistance: Alternaria dauci (Ad) and Erysiphe heraclei (Eh) |
| Field Holding Ability | Average |
| Yield Potential | Very high – excellent |
| Suggested Sowing Density | Density depends on the season, size requirement of the roots and the target market/uses of the final product, however we suggest: |
| Pre-pack carrots: 900 000 – 1 300 000 seeds per hectare | |
| Processing/larger sized carrots: 600 000 – 900 000 seeds per hectare | |
| End Use | Bunched, pre-pack, fresh market, bulk and processing |
