Griffaton Carrot Touchon IRR-3360 Seed

Carrot Touchon IRR-3360 Seed is one of the most respected and widely grown carrot varieties in the world, and for very good reason. Among all the Nantes-type carrot varieties available to farmers today, Touchon consistently stands out as the best choice for fresh eating quality, making it the preferred variety for farmers who want to grow carrots that command premium prices in the fresh market.

Originally developed as a French heirloom variety, Touchon has earned a global reputation over many decades for producing sweet, crisp and tender carrot roots that are free from the hard woody fibre that makes some carrot varieties unpleasant to eat raw. The roots are perfectly cylindrical, smooth skinned and deep orange from shoulder to tip, making them as visually attractive as they are delicious.

Key features of Carrot Touchon IRR-3360 Seed:

• Premium French heirloom Nantes-type carrot variety with decades of proven performance
• Early maturity of 70 to 80 days from direct sowing allowing quick returns for farmers
• Produces sweet, crisp and tender roots completely free from hard fibre
• Deep orange colour from shoulder to tip with attractive smooth skin
• Cylindrical roots measuring approximately 15cm long and 2.5cm across at maturity
• Excellent flavour fresh, glazed, roasted or in soups and stews
• Uniform root shape and size for consistent market presentation
• High yield potential under good growing conditions
• Suitable for fresh market sales, supermarkets, home gardens and processing
• Tolerant of a range of soil types with best performance in deep well-drained soils
• Germinates in 14 to 21 days under appropriate soil temperature conditions

Ideal growing conditions:

• Soil type: Deep, well-worked, stone-free soil with a pH of 6.5
• Soil temperature for germination: 18 to 24 degrees Celsius
• Sunlight: Full sun with tolerance for light shade
• Sowing depth: 0.6 to 1.3 cm deep in rows spaced 45 to 60 cm apart
• Thinning: Thin seedlings to approximately 2.5 cm apart for best root development
• Consistent moisture is critical throughout the growing period especially during germination

How to plant Carrot Touchon:

Prepare a deep, fine and stone-free seed bed for best results, as stones and hard soil can cause carrot roots to fork or become misshapen. Because carrot seeds are very small, mixing them with a little dry sand before sowing makes distribution easier and more even. Sow seeds directly into the prepared bed at 0.6 to 1.3 cm depth in rows 45 to 60 cm apart. Keep the seed bed consistently moist during the 14 to 21 day germination period but avoid waterlogging. Thin seedlings progressively as they grow until plants are spaced 2.5 cm apart for optimal root development. As roots develop, push soil up over any exposed shoulder to prevent greening. Harvest when roots reach the desired size, typically 70 to 80 days from sowing.

Pest and disease management:

Root maggots and carrot rust flies can be controlled using row covers or appropriate insecticides. Leaf spot and blight diseases caused by Cercospora and Alternaria can be managed with sulfur or copper based fungicides applied preventively. Aster yellows disease is spread by leafhoppers and can be managed by controlling leafhopper populations with insecticidal soap or pyrethrum products applied in the evening.

Carrot Touchon IRR-3360 Seed is the premium quality carrot seed that gives Nigerian farmers the perfect combination of early maturity, outstanding eating quality and attractive market appearance that premium carrot buyers demand. Order yours today from HTS Farms and grow carrots that stand out in any market.