Release of market carrot hybrid Carolong

The United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service and the California and Florida Agricultural Experiment Stations announce the release of carrot hybrid CAROLONG tested under pedigree (6439Sx6274M²)xApopka. CAROLONG is a fresh market carrot adapted for production in both organic and mineral soils of California and Florida. It is especially suitable where there is a need or preference for the stump-rooted shape characteristics of the Nantes variety for market or home garden production. The flavor and quality of CAROLONG are acceptable and with its cylindrical shape and extra length it is expected to compete well with Nantes in foreign and U.S. markets.