Carrot Rodelika [daucus carota]

The Rodelika carrot is a biennial root vegetable. It emerged in 1985 through selection from the Rothild variety. Strong-growing, high-yielding variety with strong, dark green foliage. It develops large and long, truncated, smooth-skinned carrots with an intense orange-red color. Very suitable for storage. The variety is characterized by a strong, characteristic carrot taste with a strong aromatic sweetness. Excellently high Brix values, therefore particularly suitable for high-quality juices.
Also suitable for growing on heavy soils.

General information
Plant family: Apiaceae
Lifecycle: Biennial
Days until harvest: 150 days
Plant hight approx: 40 cm
Root type: Deep rooter
Nutrient requirements: Medium 
Water requirements: Medium
Winter hardiness: until -12°C
Location: Semi shady until sunny
Soil: Permeable, moist, sandy, slightly loamy, humus rich, stone free

pH value: 6 until 7

Information on sowing and planting
Germ type: Dark germinator
Sowing depth: 1-3 cm
Best germination temperature: 3-20°C
Germination time: 20-30 days
Plant-, row distance: 4x40 cm

Optimal mix culture: Pea, dill, head lettuce, garlic, chard, lambs lettuce, leek, radish, onion, cauliflower
Unfavorable mix culture: Fennel, parsley, parsnip, celeriac, celery 

Planting information
The sowing period begins in early January and ends in July. In principle, year-round sowing is possible in Portugal. At very cold temperatures, there is only a delay in growth, which alone extends the cultivation period. It is advisable to only direct sow, thanks to the simple and uncomplicated germination.
To do this, the seeds are placed 2 cm deep, at a distance of about 2-3 cm, in a groove. Sowing can be done very densely, by separating them later, the small and densely growing young carrots can be harvested early to give others the space they need to grow.
Carrots do not tolerate fresh manure. The ground must be free of stones larger than 3cm. Otherwise, it can cause the roots to grow in different directions, significantly affecting the quality of the harvest.
Since carrots germinate very slowly, other plants must be removed regularly. Occasional loosening of the soil shows good growth results.

Other names
Latin botanical names: daucus carota 
English names: carrot 
German names: Möhre, Karotte, Rübe
Portuguese names: cenoura
Spanish names: zanahoria
French names: carotte, la carotte

Ingredients

Potent germination capacity: 5-6 years