Carrot IMP Karuda Seeds (Gajar/गाजर के बीज)

This variety of carrot (gajar) is very popular in India; which has 3-6 inches long roots. Carrot is cool loving root vegetables that can be easily grow in pots. Imported Karuda Carrot is most loved as it is a part of a healthy diet. Carrots contain vitamin A, E and K and are also loaded with the eyes healthy antioxidants lutein and lycopene. Carrot is one of the healthy vegetables you must add to your kitchen garden. Buy the Best Quality Carrot Imported Karuda Seeds Online at the best price in India from www.organicbazar.net with a Good Germination rate. 

About this item

• Number of Karuda Carrot Seeds: 1000 Seeds
• Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden
• Sowing season: Throughout the year (Best time February-March, June-July and October-November)
• Mode of sowing: Sow the seeds 0.5-1 cm deep in a Container, or Pots.
• Germination temperature: 15 to 26°C
• Germination Time: 7 to 21 days from sowing
• Harvesting: 10 to 12 week
• Root Color: Orange
• Root Length: 8-15 cm
• Plant vigor: medium size orange root with good taste

What size grow bag is best for carrots?

• 15 x 15  (W*H)
• 24 X 12 (W*H)
• 18 X 15 (W*H)
• 24 X 15 (W*H)
• 15 X 12 (W*H)

Carrot Karuda Growing Season In India

You can grow the carrot all year round but it grows quickly in the winter and rainy seasons because the carrot likes wet soil and cold weather. June- November is the best month for sowing carrot seeds.

How To Grow Karuda Carrot In Pots

Carrot-imported karuda seeds should be sown directly into final pots or grow bags because it is root vegetables and may not grow well with transplants. Select pots or grow bags (38-60 cm wide and deep) with well drainage holes. The optimum soil temperature for germination of karuda carrot imported seeds is 24°C. Carrot can easily grow in both soil and soilless medium.

Best potting mix with the soil:-

Soil + organic manure + perlite, vermiculite or coco peat (in equal proportion)

Best potting mix without soil:-

Coco peat + organic manure + perlite, vermiculite or coco peat (in equal proportion)

Carrot Karuda Seeds Sowing Method

Sow the seeds about 0.5-1 cm deep in potting mix at a distance of 5-8 cm from each seed. Give water gently, keep the soil moist, and keep the seedlings in a sunny spot. Carrot karuda seeds will germinate in 7-14 days (depending on growing conditions).

Carrot Thinning Or Spacing

When the carrot plant is a few inches tall, thin it to 5-8 cm and remove the weak plants to maintain the required distance.

When To Fertilize Carrot Karuda

Apply any organic fertilizer to carrot plants after 4-5 weeks of sowing; make sure the fertilizer that you have used should be low in nitrogen but high in phosphorous and potassium because excess nitrogen in the soil will encourage foliage growth and not carrots.

Carrot Plant Care Tips

Soil – Carrot grows quickly in sandy, well-drained and loose soil with 6-7 pH.
Sunlight – Carrot plants need 6-8 hours of full sunlight daily.
Water – Carrot prefers average watering; avoid overwatering and give water when the soil feels dry.
Temperature – Ideal growing temperature for carrot plants is from 15-21 degrees Celsius.
Common pests and disease – Generally aphids and flea beetles are found in carrots that can disturb the growth of plants. Leaf blight is the common leaf disease of carrot. Use organic pesticide `Neem oil’ to avoid these pests from your carrot plants.

Karuda Carrot Harvest Time

• The harvest time of carrots depends on the variety of carrot you have chosen.
• This variety of carrot karuda takes about 70-90 days to mature.
• Before harvesting, check that your carrots have reached desired size and then pull them gently.

Carrot Special Features

• Common name – Gajar (In Hindi)
• Scientific name - Daucus carota
• Companion planting – Tomato, Leeks, Beans And Amaranth
• Plant height – 15-30 cm
• Level of growth – Easy

FAQ

Why my carrot seeds not germinating?

Carrot seeds will not germinate because of improper growing conditions like not getting enough sunlight, sowing seeds too deep in the soil, over watering or under watering

Do carrots need full sun?

Carrots require 6-8 hours of full sunlight for better growth.

Can you eat carrot leaves?

Yes, carrot leaves are edible and can be added to salad, make sauce and pesto.

Why my carrot seedlings are collapsing?

Overcrowding of seedlings and overwatering may be the reason behind carrot plants collapsing.

Why my carrot plant leaves curling up and turning brown?

The curling of leaves and browning of leaves is the sign of potassium deficiency.

Why are my carrots not growing properly?

Carrots will not grow properly if they are not grown in sufficiently loose soil.

Should we keep the carrot plant indoor or outdoor?

Keep your carrot plants outdoor because it needs at least 6 hours of sunlight.

Do carrots need special soil?

Carrot does not need special soil, but for best appearance and a sweet flavor they need soil that is well drained, loose, fertile and less in nitrogen.

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