In:
HortScience, American Society for Horticultural Science, Vol. 33, No. 3 ( 1998-06), p. 470f-471
Abstract:
Fresh-market carrots ( Daucus carota L. sativus ) have only been produced on any significant scale in Georgia since the early 1990s. Because most of the southeast U.S. carrot production is on muck-type soils, production practices had to be established for carrot production on mineral soils. Included in the establishment of these practices was the evaluation of varieties to find those of suitable yield. Additionally, these varieties had to possess low bolting, sufficient quality, and produce a sufficient top to be harvested mechanically. Many of the varieties produced in western states were not suitable for production in Georgia. After several years of testing under experiment station conditions, plots were established on farms at three separate locations. Plantings were established 1 Oct. and 24 Nov. 1997 in Jeff Davis County and on 4 Nov. 1997 in Wayne County. Plots consisted of three twin rows on a 1.-m bed with 35 cm between twin rows. Plots were a minimum of 6 m in length. Normal fertility and cultural practices were used. Evaluations of external color, length, overall marketability, smoothness, and top sufficiency were made on 27 Mar., 8 May, and 30 May, respectively. A total of 36 varieties were examined in replicated plots. Although there were some differences in smoothness and color, there were greater differences among varieties for marketability, and particularly length and top sufficiency. Several varieties were identified that would be suitable for production in Georgia.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0018-5345
,
2327-9834
DOI:
10.21273/HORTSCI.33.3.470f
Language:
Unknown
Publisher:
American Society for Horticultural Science
Publication Date:
1998
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2040198-X
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