Carrot (گاجر) is a cool-season root vegetable that produces smooth, uniform roots with a sweet flavour and crisp texture. It grows best in full sunlight, loose well-drained soil, and steady moisture, especially where roots can develop properly. Suitable for garden beds or 10–12-inch deep pots, this hybrid carrot is useful fresh, cooked, juiced, pickled, or added to soups and salads. Carrots have been grown for centuries and were originally cultivated in parts of Central Asia before becoming a popular vegetable worldwide.
🪴 Growing Guide
-
Sowing:
-
Setup: Use a seed-starting tray or small pots with seed-starting mix.
-
Sow: Place seeds on the surface, press lightly, space 1 inch apart.
-
Transplant: Move seedlings to separate pots when they have 2-3 true leaves.
-
Watering: Keep soil moist but not soggy. Water gently to avoid disturbing seeds.
-
Fertilization:
-
Seedlings: NPK 20-20-20 every 7–10 days (1 tsp per 1L water)
-
Fruiting: Switch to NPK 5-15-45 when flowers appear
-
Sunlight: Provide as much direct sunlight as possible for optimal growth.
-
Pests: Use neem oil for pest control when pests are detected.
Plant your Carrot seeds today and enjoy the fresh, sweet flavors of home-grown carrots in your meals!
Additional Information:
-
Other Names: Carrot, Red Carrot, Garden Carrot, سرخ گاجر, Surkh Gajar.
-
Care Tips ⚠️: Wear gloves and a mask while handling fertilizers or neem oil.
