Type
 
A medium early hybrid of the Nantes type.
 
Champion is a medium early hybrid of the Nantes type for the fresh pre-pack market in summer, autumn and early winter.
 
Champion is a very uniform, slender and cylindrical carrot up to 24 cm long with a blunt rounded end.
 
The smooth skin is orange as is the internal and external colour. The core is small sized.
 
Champion’s good field-standing ability means that the mechanical harvest period can be extended to suit weather patterns or market price trends.
 
Champion is mainly used for fresh market pre-pack.
 
Recommended density for fresh market is 150-250 plants/m2.