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Daucus carota L. Carrot · Vegetables · bred by Vilmorin, F

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Variety description

10 August 2026

Carrot «Presto F1» is an ultra-early hybrid, the period to harvest for bunching production of which is about 45 days, and technical maturity occurs in 70–85 days. The plant has an upright dark green foliage, suitable for mechanized harvesting.

The root crops are cylindrical in shape, uniform, 18–20 cm long, with a smooth surface and deep orange color. The flesh is homogeneous and juicy, with a barely noticeable core. The hybrid is resistant to green shoulder formation, cracking, bolting, as well as temperature fluctuations.

The variety is suitable for all-season cultivation, including the use of film shelters. The recommended sowing density is from 0.6 to 1.0 million seeds per hectare.

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Countries of admission

6 jurisdictions

Green indicates countries where the variety is listed in the national catalogue and its seeds are authorized for sale. Expired registrations are marked separately: the variety was previously admitted, but sale is no longer permitted.

QZ

active terminated no record

Variety registered as early as 6 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified. This section will be available upon verification.

Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder
Vilmorin, F 38 Developed the variety
Applicant
VILMORIN, s.a. (FR) Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Vilmorin SA (FR) Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
VILMORIN, s.a. (FR) Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.

  • QZ European Union Active

    № 269631

  • TR Turkey Active

    № Presto_DAUCUS CAROTA L.

    Registration
    13 August 1997
  • FR France Active

    № 0058651

    Application
    14 December 1984
    Registration
    1 January 1987
  • ZA South Africa Active

    № 92/2777

    Application
    5 February 1992
    Registration
    26 October 1992
  • CZ Czechia Protection expired

    № 1676

    Application
    16 March 1993
    Registration
    1 April 1998
    Terminated
    1 April 2008
  • SK Slovak Republic Protection expired

    № 200R044

    Application
    8 December 1999
    Registration
    20 March 2002
    Terminated
    31 December 2012
  • HR Croatia Terminated

    № 1001930

    Application
    21 January 2004
    Registration
    9 September 2005
    Terminated
    24 March 2014
  • BY Belarus Active

    № 2006328

    Application
    23 March 2006
    Registration
    1 January 2009
  • RU Russian Federation Active

    № 47455

    Application
    15 February 2007
    Registration
    29 January 2010
  • MD Moldova Application submitted

    № 1181848

    Application
    6 March 2007
  • UA Ukraine Active

    № 11034004

    Application
    23 August 2011
  • RS Serbia Active

    № 320-04-7784/2018-11

    Application
    19 November 2018
    Registration
    16 April 2021

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

France № 15417
Protection expired
  1. Application filed 17 March 1997
  2. Registered 20 June 1997
  3. Entry closed 20 June 2022

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