Daucus carota 'Koloseum F1' – Long-lasting, high-yielding carrot

Daucus carota 'Koloseum F1' is a late-season carrot variety of the Berlikum type, distinguished by its long shelf life, high yield, and excellent flavor. This tapered carrot is ideal for gardeners and professional growers seeking a reliable, long-lasting harvest for consumption or processing. Koloseum F1 combines robust growth with culinary quality and is suitable for late-season cultivation.

Features of Koloseum F1

Koloseum F1 has several strong features:

• Late harvest: from sowing to harvest approximately 145 days

• Berlikum type root: tapered, uniform and robust

• Good taste: sweet and aromatic, ideal for cooking, raw use and juicing

• Very high yield: suitable for large gardens and commercial crops

• Long shelf life: ideal for storage and consumption in winter

Thanks to these traits, Koloseum F1 offers a versatile, reliable harvest for home gardeners and small commercial crops.

Culinary applications

The roots of Koloseum F1 are tasty and versatile:

• Raw: snack or in salads

• Boiled or steamed: retains sweet taste and texture

• Freezing: Blanch briefly for winter storage

• Juice: suitable for pure carrot juice or combined with other vegetables

The straight, tapered roots are easy to harvest and suitable for both fresh consumption and processing.

Sowing and cultivation instructions

Sowing method

• Sow directly outdoors, sowing depth: 0.5 cm

• Row spacing: 30–40 cm

• Distance in the row: 3–4 cm between the seeds

Location

• Sunny locations for optimal root growth

• Soil: light, well-drained and nutrient-rich soil

• To protect against carrot fly: open, windy locations or cover with netting

• Do not use fresh fertilizer when sowing to prevent cracks and lumps.

Harvest

• Harvest period: approximately 145 days after sowing

• The roots have a long shelf life and retain their flavour, colour and structure.

Crop rotation

• Grow carrots in the same place only every 6 years

• Compatibility: Grows well with corn, tomatoes, onions, lettuce and potatoes

Benefits of Koloseum F1

1. Long shelf life: ideal for late consumption and winter storage

2. High yield: reliable harvest per m²

3. Tasty and versatile: suitable for raw, cooking, juicing and freezing.

4. Robust roots: tapering and uniform in shape

5. Late cultivation: suitable for sowing in summer and harvesting in autumn

6. Compatible companion planting: good together with common vegetables in the vegetable garden