Carrot Early Nantes Seeds (Gajar/ गाजर के बीज)

This variety of bright orange carrots (gajar) is very popular in India; it has 5-7 inches medium size orange roots with good taste. Carrot is cool loving root vegetables that can be easily grown in pots. Carrot is most loved as it is a part of a healthy diet. Carrot is one of the healthy vegetables you must add to your kitchen garden. Buy the best Quality Carrot Early Nantes Seeds Online at the best price in India from www.organicbazar.net with a Good Germination rate.

About this item

• Number of Carrot Early Nantes seeds: 200 Seeds
• Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden
• Sowing season: Winter, Fall, Rainy 
• Sowing Method: Direct 
• Seeds sowing depth: 0.5 inches 
• Germination temperature: 15 to 26°C
• Germination Time: 7-14 days
• Harvesting: 60-80 days
• Root Color: Bright Orange
• Root Length: 5 to 7 inches
• Plant vigor: medium size orange root with good taste

What size grow bag is best for carrots?

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

Carrot Early Nantes Growing Season In India

You can sow carrot seeds all season but it grows quickly in the fall to winter (October-December) and the rainy season ( June-August) because it like wet soil and cold weather. 

How To Grow Early Nantes Carrot In Pots

Carrot seeds should be sown directly into final pots or grow bags because they may not grow well with transplants. The optimum soil temperature for the germination of carrot seeds is 15-26°C.

Carrot Early Nantes Seeds Sowing Method

Sow the carrot early Nantes seeds about 0.5 inches deep in the potting mix at a distance of 2-3 inches from each seed. Give water gently, keep the soil moist and keep the seedlings in a sunny spot. Carrot seeds will germinate in 7-14 days (depending on growing conditions).

When To Fertilize Bright Orange Carrot

Apply a low-nitrogen but high-phosphorous and potassium organic fertilizer to carrot plants after 4-5 weeks of sowing because excess nitrogen in the soil will encourage foliage growth and not carrots.

Carrot (Early Nantes) 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 15-30°C.
Common pests and disease – Generally aphids and flea beetles are found in carrots that can disturb the growth of plants. Leaf blight is a common leaf disease that infects carrot plants. Use the organic pesticide `Neem oil’ to avoid these pests.

Early Nantes Carrot Harvest Time

• This variety of Early Nantes Carrot takes about 60-80 days to mature.
• Before harvesting, check that your carrots have reached the 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 – 6 to 12 inches
• Level of growing – Easy

FAQ

Why my carrot seedlings are collapsing?

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

Why are my carrot plant leaves curling up and turning brown?

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