Longtime Sunseeds carrot breeder Roger Freeman develops carrot varieties that have the traits consumers, growers and processors desire. According to Freeman, the new hybrids will provide the carrot industry with more options for good quality cut and peel product, as well as an efficient shape for maximum cuts per acre. These carrots offer growers excellent field holding capability, and provide harvest flexibility during the growing season. A very long, slender cut and peel type with good production characteristics.
Roots are uniform and of good quality and color.
SXC 3293 has shown wide adaptation throughout the U.S. and Canada. The root growth produces a length of 10-11 inches under the high populations of cut and peel production as well as holding the preferred diameter range when harvested under a reasonable field days to maturity. This variety has performed well in trials in the western U.S., particularly in Washington. It possesses the traits needed for cut and peel production. Its long, slender roots under high populations, strong foliage and good color make SXC 3295 a promising variety for growers.