Outstanding Qualities

• Medium maturity with a high yield potential
• Excellent root uniformity with a rounded tip
• Vigorous foliage with a strong leaf attachment
• Widely adapted to growing conditions

Orange Diamond* is a medium maturing, hybrid Nantes-type carrot. It produces cylindrical roots that are slightly tapered with well-rounded tips at maturity. The roots are an appealing, uniform orange, showcasing excellent quality and consistency in size and shape. The vigorous foliage of Orange Diamond* has a strong attachment, making it well-suited for top lifting during harvest. Orange Diamond* demonstrates good field holding ability. This variety is perfect for both the bunched and pre-packing markets.

Special Varietal Requirements

• Suitable for summer and autumn sowing, but it is recommended trialling in specific areas to determine adaptability.

CHARACTERISTIC* ORANGE DIAMOND*
KIND F1 hybrid carrot (Daucus carota L.)
TYPE Nantes
SOWING SEASON All year round (trial in specific areas to determine adaptability)
MATURITY Relative maturity 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)
ROOT 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 Average
ROOT TASTE/BRIX (SUGAR CONTENT) Juicy mild flavour
TOP/FOLIAGE HEALTH AND HABIT Vigorous growth habit with erect foliage
TOP/FOLIAGE HEIGHT High/tall, 30 – 35 cm
TOP/FOLIAGE COLOUR Dark green
LEAF ATTACHMENT Strong, suitable for hand and top lifting
BOLTING REACTION Slow
DISEASE RESISTANCE (SCIENTIFIC) -
FIELD HOLDING ABILITY Good
YIELD POTENTIAL High
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
MARKET USES Bunched, pre-pack, fresh market
SPECIAL FEATURES, BENEFITS AND
REMARKS
Medium maturity with good field holding ability. Very uniform roots with good external and internal
quality attributes.