STAR 3006

STAR 3006
Baby Corn

Beans

Beetroot

Brinjal

Broccoli

Bunching Onion

Cabbage

Carrot
Cauliflower

Cucumber

Herb

Hot Pepper

Lettuce

Onion

Pumpkin

Squash

Sweet Corn

Sweet Melon

Sweet Pepper

Swiss Chard

Tomato

Watermelon

STAR 3006

A multipurpose hybrid variety

• Excellent Alternaria resistance
• Good seedling vigour
• Strong foliage
• Suitable for pre-pack, freezing, juice and bunching market
• Medium-early maturing variety

Type:
F1 Nantes hybrid.

Maturity:
95 - 105 days (summer), 105 - 135 days (winter).

Plant Characteristics:
Leaf Characteristics: Dark green colour, medium to long length, upright growth habit and a strong attachment.
Root Characteristics: 17 - 21 cm root length, cono-cylindrical root shape, intense orange colour and moderately smooth texture.

Variety Characteristics:
Bolting: Minimal bolting under extremely hot conditions.
Growing Guidelines: Sowing: Ensure good seedbed preparation prior to sowing. Pre-pack carrots: 1.0 – 1.8 million seeds per hectare.

Features & Benefits:
Due to its vigour, STAR 3006 requires approximately 30% less Nitrogen than standard Nantes varieties.
Market Segment: Fresh market and pre-pack markets.
In-situ Storability: Good, especially late season.

Disease Resistance:
HR: Alternaria dauci and Powdery Mildew.
IR: Cavity Spot.