Carrot Black Wonder Seeds - 1000 Seeds (Black Gajar/ब्लैक गाजर के बीज)

Black Carrot Growing Season in India

Black Carrot (Black Wonder) can be grown in many seasons, but it grows fastest in cool and moist weather.

✅ Best sowing months in India:

• October – November
  
• February – March
  

Black carrots prefer cool temperatures and slightly moist soil, which makes winter and mild rainy seasons ideal for cultivation.

🪴 How to Grow Purple-Black Carrot in Pots

Black carrot is a root vegetable, so it should be directly sown in the final container. Transplanting may damage roots and reduce yield.

✅ Container size:

• Pot or grow bag 30 cm+ wide
  
• 30–40 cm deep
  
• Must have proper drainage holes
  

✅ Germination soil temperature: 15-26°C

Carrots can grow in soil or soilless potting media.

🌱 Carrot Black Wonder Seeds Sowing Method

1. Fill the pot/grow bag with loose, sandy, well-draining potting mix.
   
2. Sow seeds 0.5–1 cm deep.
   
3. Maintain spacing of 5–8 cm between seeds.
   
4. Water gently and keep soil moist.
   
5. Place the pot in a sunny spot.
   

⏳ Seeds usually germinate within 7–14 days.

🌿 Black Carrot Thinning / Spacing

When seedlings grow a few centimeters tall:

✅ Thin the plants to maintain 5–8 cm spacing

✅ Remove weak plants for better root development

Thinning prevents overcrowding and helps carrots grow straight and thick.

🌼 When to Fertilize Black Carrot Plants

• Apply organic fertilizer 4–5 weeks after sowing
  
• Use fertilizer that is:
  
  ✅ Low in nitrogen
  
  ✅ High in phosphorus and potassium
  

⚠️ Too much nitrogen increases leaf growth instead of root formation.

🌱 Purple-Black Carrot Plant Care Tips

Soil

• Grows best in sandy, loose, well-drained soil
  
• Avoid hard or stony soil for straight carrots
  

Sunlight

• Requires 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily ☀️

Water

• Water moderately
  
• Avoid overwatering
  
• Water when topsoil feels dry

Temperature

• Ideal growing temperature: 10–30°C

🐛 Common Pests & Diseases

Pests

• Aphids
  
• Flea beetles

Diseases

• Leaf blight
  

🛡 Control:

Spray neem oil regularly to protect your plants naturally.

🌾 Black Carrot Harvesting Time

Black carrot harvest time depends on the variety.

✅ Black Wonder carrot matures in: 60–80 days

Before harvesting:

• Check carrot size by gently loosening the soil
  
• Pull carrots carefully to avoid breakage