From Semena, which offers this description: "A mid-late variety of the Imperator type. Noted for unique bright red color of roots resulti...Read Moreng from high lycopene content. The tapered roots measure 20-25 cm in length and 3-4 cm in diameter. Well-suited for cultivation in light sandy soils. Recommended sowing rate: 3,500,000-4,000,000 seed/ha. Suitable for home garden and processing, especially for lycopene extraction. Lycopene is a carotenoid, which gives tomatoes their red color. It is an antioxidant showing a more potent cancer and cardiovascular disease preventive effect than that of other carotenoids. Moreover, rather than being destroyed by heating, lycopene becomes even more assimilable for humans, the carrot roots retaining their intense red color in the process of cooking. Due to high solids, fresh, uncooked roots are not very attractive and tasty. However, on cooking, the structure and taste of the carrot become completely different, the roots acquiring uniform red color and excellent flavor. "
From Semena, which offers this description: "A mid-late variety of the Imperator type. Noted for unique bright red color of roots resulti...Read More