Carrots
BioRevolution’s carrot trial work measures more than total yield alone. The programme has also been assessed for its impact on size distribution and gross income per hectare, giving growers a clearer picture of both agronomic and commercial value.
Trial Application Schedule
Variety: Dordogne
Philippi, Western Cape
Planting date: 11 March 2021
Randomised Block Layout
8 Replicates
Row width: 35 cm
Plant width: 5 cm
Plot size: 1 x 10 cm (harvested = 9 m²)
Yield (t/ha)
Variety: Dordogne
Philippi, Western Cape
An 8% yield increase was achieved with the C4L treatment.
Carrot Size
Variety: Dordogne
Philippi, Western Cape - 31 August 2021
Carrot Size, Distribution and Weight
Variety: Dordogne
Philippi, Western Cape
In carrot production, marketable size and pack-out can influence profitability as much as tonnage. The Philippi trial data below shows that C4L not only increased yield, but also shifted more carrots into larger categories, helping improve the overall return per hectare.
Gross Income per hectare
Variety: Dordogne
Philippi, Western Cape
The C4L programme significantly increased gross income by R25,814 per hectare.