Carrot Red Seeds - 1000 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, is 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): 1000 Seeds
• Sowing season: Winter & rainy Season
• Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden
• Mode of sowing: Sow the seeds 0.5-1 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: 15-22 cm
• Plant vigor: medium size Red root with good taste

What size grow bag is best for Carrots?

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

Carrot growing season in India

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

Carrot seeds sowing method

You can sow red carrot seeds directly in any pot or grow bags (also you can start in a seedling tray but avoid transplanting because it disturbs their roots). Sow the seeds 0.5-1 cm cm deep in a Container soil or potting mix. It will germinate in 1-2 weeks; during that period soil should be moist. The 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 need 6-8 hours of full sunlight.
Water – Red Carrot prefers average watering; avoid overwatering and give water when the soil feels dry.
Soil – Use deep, sandy, or well-drained soil with 6-7 PH ranging.
Temperature – The ideal growing temperature for bright orange carrot plants is 15-30 degrees Celsius.
Fertilizer – Apply any organic fertilizer in carrot plants after 5-6 weeks 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 are found in carrots that can disturb the growth of plants. Use the organic pesticide `Neem oil’ to avoid these pests from your carrot plants.

Carrot Red Harvest Time

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

Carrot special features

• Common name – Lal Gajar (लाल गाजर)
• Plant Height – from 15-45 cm
• Level of growth – 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.