Carrot Red Seeds (Laal Gajar/लाल गाजर के बीज)

Buy the best quality Carrot Red (Lal gajar) Seeds Online at the best price in India from www.organicbazar.net with a good germination rate. Carrot, commonly known as Gajar in India, very easy to grow in the home garden. carrot is most loved as it is a part of a healthy diet. Red carrot is one of the healthy vegetables you must add to your kitchen garden.

About this item

• Number of Carrot seeds (Lal Gajar ke beej): 200 Seeds
• Sowing season: Throughout the year (Rainy season June to September and winter seasons October to November)
• Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden
• Mode of sowing: Sow the seeds 0.5 cm deep in a Container, or Pots.
• Germination Time: 7 to 21 days from sowing
• Germination temperature: 15 to 26°C
• Harvesting: 10 to 12 week
• Root Color: Bright Red
• Root Length: 6 to 7 inches
• Plant vigor: medium size Red root with good taste

What size grow bag is best for Carrot?

• 15 x 15 Inch (W*H)
• 18 x 18 Inch (W*H)
• 24 x 24 Inch (W*H)

Carrot growing season in India

You can grow the carrot all the year but it grow quickly in winter and rainy season because carrot likes wet soil and cold weather.

Carrot seeds sowing method

You can sow red carrot seed directly in any pot or grow bags (also you can start in seedling tray but avoid transplanting because it disturb their roots). Sow the seeds 1/4 inches deep in a Container soil or potting mix. It will be germinate in 1-2 week; during that period soil should be moist. Optimum soil temperature for germination of red carrot seeds is 24°C. Carrot red 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 plant care and tips

Sunlight – Carrot plants needs 6-8 hours of full sunlight.

Water – Red Carrot prefers average watering; avoid overwatering and give water when soil feels dry.

Soil – Use deep, sandy or well drained soil with 6-7 PH ranging.

Temperature – Ideal growing temperature for bright orange carrot plants is from 15-30 degree Celsius.

Fertilizer – Apply any organic fertilizer in carrot plants after 5-6 week of sowing; make sure the fertilizer that you have used should be low in nitrogen but high in phosphorous and potassium.

Common pests – Generally aphids and flea beetles found in carrot that can disturb the growth of plants. Use organic pesticide `Neem oil’ to avoid these pests from your carrot plants.

Carrot Red Harvest Time

Red Carrot are mature at around two and half months; before harvest check that your carrot have reached desired size or not by uprooting a couple of plants.

Carrot special features

• Common name – Lal Gajar (लाल गाजर)
• Plant Height – from 6 inches to 3 feet
• Level of grow – easy
• Root Color – Bright Red

FAQ

1. What is the ideal growing mix for grow carrot seeds?

One part garden soil, one part coco peat and one part of vermicompost are the ideal growing mix for growing carrot seeds.

2. Why my carrot red seeds not germinating?

Overwatering and extra hot temperature affect the germination process of carrot seeds.

3. Why my carrot seedling are collapsing?

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

4. Why my carrot plants leaves curling up and turning brown?

Curling of leaves and browning of leaves is the sign of potassium deficiency.

5. Should we keep the carrot plant indoor or outdoor?

Keep your red carrot plants outdoor because it needs at least 3-4 hours of sunlight.