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Variety traits

Carrot sugar content

Daucus carota L.

Sugar content is a key indicator of carrot root quality that determines its taste properties and nutritional value. The level of sugar accumulation depends on the genetic traits of the cultivar, growing conditions, and adherence to agronomic practices.

In the reference 85 varieties crop Carrot, where this is mentioned in the description.

To assess carrot sugar content, the refractometric method is used, which is based on determining the refractive index of light in the root juice. Results are expressed in degrees Brix (°Bx), reflecting the percentage of soluble solids. To convert these readings into the mass fraction of total sugar, an empirical coefficient is used, which for 'Nantes' type cultivars ranges from 0.65 to 0.70.

Sugar accumulation occurs primarily in the second half of the growing season due to the translocation of photosynthetic products from the tops to the root. Optimization of this process is achieved through adequate potassium supply, which facilitates the conversion of starch into sugars. At the same time, moisture deficit, sharp temperature fluctuations, and excessive overheating above +25°C trigger fiber accumulation and degradation of taste, making the roots tough.

General information about the subject — on the page Sugar content.

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Varieties of Carrot mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Korund

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Yatsek Sivers`kyi, Khrystyna Khroboni, Zbihniev Vitek,

PL UA
4 records

Curacao

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Ger Beemsterboer

NL UA
4 records

Rodelika

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

TAMAR ORGANICS

DE
4 records

Coralina

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

TAKII EUROPE B V

NL UA
3 records

Norwich

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

BEJO ZADEN

NL
3 records

Fatima

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.

PL UA
4 records

Ieva

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centras

LT
2 records

Drako

Terminated

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.

PL
2 records

Blanka

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.

PL
2 records

Rokita

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centras

LT
2 records

Kongo

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.

PL
2 records

Krakowia

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.

PL
2 records

Delta

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.

PL
3 records

Afro

Terminated

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.

PL
2 records

Kinga

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.

PL
2 records

Ronka

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

KULTURSAAT E V

NL
2 records

SV3118DH

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Robert Maxwell

UA
2 records

Polka

Terminated

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Krakowska Hodowla i Nasiennictwo Ogrodnicze POLAN sp. z o.o.

PL
2 records

Norton

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.

PL
2 records

Rodos

Terminated

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.

PL
2 records

Garduolės

Terminated

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centro filialas Sodininkystės ir daržininkystės institutas

LT
2 records

Jola

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centras

LT
2 records