Red Carrots, or our Desi Carrots are red, long, thin, with a pointy end. Great for juicing as well as desserts like gajar halwa, this sweeter variety is also great for carrot preserves. This variety can be seen predominantly in the Indian market in December. Grow them organically and add them to your winter menu for a healthier diet.
Lights, Water, Action
Got the seeds, now, let'em shoot!
Light
Full Sunlight
Watering
Water everyday
Where to grow
Balcony or terrace
Time Till Harvest
13-14 weeks
Seasonal Information
Winter
Growth stages
One step at a time, with a lil water and light.
Sow the seeds 0.5 cm deep in well composted soil
Space the seeds at 30cm by 45cm
Germination will take place in 6-8 days
Harvest in 100-120 days from sowing
Sow, Grow, Reap
Good things take time and care
Sowing
You can sow carrot seeds in a container or on raised beds.
Pick a container of your choice( minimum depth of 12-14 inches ) with uniform drainage holes at the bottom.
Fill the container with selected growing medium.
Ideal growing medium for growing carrots is 2 part Garden Soil & 1 part any organic manure or 1 part garden soil, 1 part coco-peat & 1 part Vermicompost.
Before sowing the seeds, add a good quality organic manure in the ratio 2:1.
Use organic manure like the well rotten cow dung manure, farmyard manure, Compost or Vermicompost.
For sowing carrot seeds, make shallow holes (1 cm) with a distance of 1 x 1 feet throughout the surface of soil medium.
Sow 2 - 3 seeds per hole.
Push the seeds in with your finger and cover them completely with surrounding soil.
Water the sown seed bed immediately by a light shower with a watering can.
Caring
Your carrot seeds will start germinating within the first 6 days of sowing the seeds. Sometimes the seeds will germinate even sooner than 6 days.
At this point you will notice tiny seedlings begin to grow.
Baby seedlings will be visible in 10-15 days.
Keep only one seedling per hole. Cut off the smaller seedling.
Carrot plants require full sunlight (6-8 hours) in winter, so place your containers accordingly. Make sure your raised bed receives sufficient sunlight.
Water your container/raised bed every day. Use a watering can to ensure a light shower. Outdoors, you can use sprinklers to water your carrot plant.
Look for the early signs fungal infection/ insect infestation. If you notice any symptoms, spray appropriate medicines immediately.
Avoid adding nitrogen fertilizers in the later stages of plant growth for better root formation.
About 100 - 120 days after sowing seeds, your carrots will be ready for harvest.
Harvest your carrots by uprooting. You need to uproot them from the soil along with the whole plant.
To grow carrot microgreens, use a flat container. Sow-scatter the seeds in a crowded manner. You can harvest it in 10-15 days by uprooting the baby plants.
Common Problems
Why are my carrots seeds not germinating? Extreme hot temperature affect the germination process of carrot seeds. Over - watering is another reason why your carrot seeds fail to germinate. Carrot seedlings are collapsing. Overcrowding of seedlings , extreme humidity and overwatering are all reasons as to why your carrot seedlings are collapsing. Make sure you use a well drained container when growing carrots and keep only one seedling per hole to ensure your seedlings grow well. Leaves of my carrot plant are curling up and turning brown. Curling of leaves accompanied with browning of leaf edges is a sign of potassium deficiency.
Spill the tea
All the plant gossip, through the grapevine. Pun intended
Plants with benefits
Carrots come with a variety of health benefits. We all know Carrots are great to improve your eye sight. Carrots are rich in beta carotene. Your body converts this compound into Vitamin A which promotes eye health. The soluble fibre in carrot called ‘ Pectin ‘ can help lower your blood sugar levels, cure skin irritations and ensure a proper functioning digestive system. Having abundant antioxidants, carrots can also help improve your immune system. Apart from health, carrot is also great for your hair and skin. Vitamin A and E present in a carrot helps in stimulating hair growth. Beta-carotene present in the carrot can protect your skin against sun damage.
What you get
This root vegetable is a widely loved health food because of its nutritional make up and all the health benefits that it has to offer. Carrots are made up of almost 85 - 95% water and have very little fats and protein. Carrots are primarily made up of carbohydrates and water. Carrots have a very low Glycaemic Index ( GI or Glycaemic Index is a measure of how fast a certain food can raise your blood sugar level. ) Having a low GI, Carrot is an excellent vegetable to be consumed by a diabetic person. Carrots are also rich in both soluble ( pectin) and insoluble fibres. They are a good source of Vitamin A, Biotin, Vitamin B6, Potassium and a lot of antioxidants.
Green trivia
1.Bugs Bunny loves his carrot. The carrot that we’ve seen bugs bunny enjoy is a Danvers Carrot.
2.Carrots were originally grown as a medicine and not as a vegetable.
3.China approximately produces almost 274,900,000 tonnesof carrots per year.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much water does a carrot plant need?
Water your container/raised bed every day. Use a watering can to ensure an even shower and make sure to soak the soil completely.
How much sunlight does carrot plant need?
Carrot plants require full sunlight (6-8 hours).
What is the ideal growing mix to grow carrot seeds?
Ideal growing medium for growing carrots is 2 part Garden Soil & 1 part any organic manure or 1 part garden soil, 1 part coco-peat & 1 part Vermicompost.
What is Desi Carrot (Long) also popularly known as in India?
Regionally in India, Desi Carrot (Long) is also known as Laal Gajar, Gajaru gadda, Gajjari, Gazar.
https://www.ugaoo.com/desi-carrot-long-1000-seeds.html?___store=english1074Desi Carrot Seeds (Long)https://media.ugaoo.com/catalog/product/cache/bf904fa088be7169b4178c352b6a4f7a/d/e/desicarrot_long_.png99145.000000INRInStock/Seeds/Seeds/Vegetable Seeds/Seeds/Vegetable Seeds/Kitchen Garden Seeds/Seeds/Vegetable Seeds/Indian Essential Vegetables/Seeds/Vegetable Seeds/Microgreen Seeds/Seeds/Vegetable Seeds/Salad VeggiesCarrot is a long, red colored vegetable/fruit with sweet and juicy taste. The vegetable is quite popular in all across India and are found mostly during winter.
Red Carrots, or our Desi Carrots are red, long, thin, with a pointy end. Great for juicing as well as desserts like gajar halwa, this sweeter variety is also great for carrot preserves. This variety can be seen predominantly in the Indian market in December. Grow them organically and add them to your winter menu for a healthier diet.34.5https://media.ugaoo.com/catalog/product/d/e/desi-carrots.jpghttps://media.ugaoo.com/catalog/product/d/e/desi-carrots-left.pnghttps://media.ugaoo.com/catalog/product/d/e/desi-carrots-right.pngadd-to-cartNoMonsoon, Winter60-75 days<a href="/buy-seeds-online-india/vegetable-seeds-online.html">Vegetable Seeds</a><section class="growthStages section-container">
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<h2>Growth stages</h2>
<p>One step at a time, with a lil water and light.</p>
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<div class="asideSection pure-u-lg-1-4 pure-u-md-1-3 pure-u-sm-1-3 pure-u-1-1"><img title="Sow the seeds in a big pot and water it daily" src="/media/wysiwyg/sowing_icon.png" alt="Sow the seeds in a big pot and water it daily" />
<p>Sow the seeds 0.5 cm deep in well composted soil</p>
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<div class="asideSection pure-u-lg-1-4 pure-u-md-1-3 pure-u-sm-1-3 pure-u-1-1"><img title="Make sure the plant gets partial sunlight" src="/media/wysiwyg/spacing_icon.png" alt="Make sure the plant gets partial sunlight" />
<p>Space the seeds at 30cm by 45cm</p>
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<div class="asideSection pure-u-lg-1-4 pure-u-md-1-4 pure-u-sm-1-4 pure-u-1-1"><img title="Create a support system for the leaves and stems" src="/media/wysiwyg/germination_icon.png" alt="Create a support system for the leaves and stems" />
<p>Germination will take place in 6-8 days</p>
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<div class="asideSection pure-u-lg-1-5 pure-u-md-1-4 pure-u-sm-1-4 pure-u-1-1"><img title="Create a support system for the leaves and stems" src="/media/wysiwyg/harvest_icon.png" alt="Create a support system for the leaves and stems" />
<p>Harvest in 100-120 days from sowing</p>
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<h2>Spill the tea</h2>
<p>All the plant gossip, through the grapevine. Pun intended</p>
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<div class="asideSection healthier1"><img title="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." src="/media/wysiwyg/carrotnantesimproved_hwh1.jpg" alt="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." /></div>
<div class="asideSection healthiertext1">
<h2>Plants with benefits</h2>
<p>Carrots come with a variety of health benefits. We all know Carrots are great to improve your eye sight. Carrots are rich in beta carotene. Your body converts this compound into Vitamin A which promotes eye health. The soluble fibre in carrot called ‘ Pectin ‘ can help lower your blood sugar levels, cure skin irritations and ensure a proper functioning digestive system. Having abundant antioxidants, carrots can also help improve your immune system. Apart from health, carrot is also great for your hair and skin. Vitamin A and E present in a carrot helps in stimulating hair growth. Beta-carotene present in the carrot can protect your skin against sun damage. </p>
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<div class="importantTipsIn">
<div class="asideSection healthier1 mobileImgShow"><img title="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." src="/media/wysiwyg/carrotnantesimproved_hwh2.jpg" alt="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." /></div>
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<h2>What you get</h2>
<p>This root vegetable is a widely loved health food because of its nutritional make up and all the health benefits that it has to offer. Carrots are made up of almost 85 - 95% water and have very little fats and protein. Carrots are primarily made up of carbohydrates and water. Carrots have a very low Glycaemic Index ( GI or Glycaemic Index is a measure of how fast a certain food can raise your blood sugar level. ) Having a low GI, Carrot is an excellent vegetable to be consumed by a diabetic person. Carrots are also rich in both soluble ( pectin) and insoluble fibres. They are a good source of Vitamin A, Biotin, Vitamin B6, Potassium and a lot of antioxidants. </p>
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<div class="asideSection healthier1 mobileImgHide"><img title="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." src="/media/wysiwyg/carrotnantesimproved_hwh2.jpg" alt="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." /></div>
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<div class="importantTipsIn">
<div class="asideSection healthier1"><img title="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." src="/media/wysiwyg/carrotnantesimproved_hwh3.jpg" alt="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." /></div>
<div class="asideSection healthiertext1">
<h2>Green trivia</h2>
<p><b>1.</b>Bugs Bunny loves his carrot. The carrot that we’ve seen bugs bunny enjoy is a Danvers Carrot. </p>
<p><b>2.</b>Carrots were originally grown as a medicine and not as a vegetable. </p>
<p><b>3.</b>China approximately produces almost 274,900,000 tonnesof carrots per year.</p>
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<h1>Frequently Asked Questions</h1>
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<h2>How much water does a carrot plant need?<span></span></h2>
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<p> Water your container/raised bed every day. Use a watering can to ensure an even shower and make sure to soak the soil completely. </p>
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<h2>How much sunlight does carrot plant need?<span></span></h2>
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<p>Carrot plants require full sunlight (6-8 hours).</p>
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<h2>What is the ideal growing mix to grow carrot seeds?<span></span></h2>
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<p>Ideal growing medium for growing carrots is 2 part Garden Soil & 1 part any organic manure or 1 part garden soil, 1 part coco-peat & 1 part Vermicompost.</p>
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<div class="staticIn accordian accordianQtn">
<h2>What is Desi Carrot (Long) also popularly known as in India?<span></span></h2>
<div class="careerDesc">
<p>Regionally in India, Desi Carrot (Long) is also known as Laal Gajar, Gajaru gadda, Gajjari, Gazar.</p>
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<div class="sectionHead">
<h2>Sow, Grow, Reap</h2>
<p>Good things take time and care</p>
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<img src="/media/wysiwyg/sowing.jpg" alt="Take a seedling tray with medium sized cells & drainage holes at the" title="Take a seedling tray with medium sized cells & drainage holes at the">
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<h3>Sowing</h3>
<ul>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">You can sow carrot seeds in a container or on raised beds.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Pick a container of your choice( minimum depth of 12-14 inches ) with uniform drainage holes at the bottom. </li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Fill the container with selected growing medium.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Ideal growing medium for growing carrots is 2 part Garden Soil & 1 part any organic manure or 1 part garden soil, 1 part coco-peat & 1 part Vermicompost.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Before sowing the seeds, add a good quality organic manure in the ratio 2:1.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Use organic manure like the well rotten cow dung manure, farmyard manure, Compost or Vermicompost.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">For sowing carrot seeds, make shallow holes (1 cm) with a distance of 1 x 1 feet throughout the surface of soil medium.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Sow 2 - 3 seeds per hole.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Push the seeds in with your finger and cover them completely with surrounding soil.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Water the sown seed bed immediately by a light shower with a watering can.</li></p>
</ul>
</div>
</div>
<div class="seedSowingWrapIn">
<div class="asideSection seedshowingimg">
<img src="/media/wysiwyg/growing.jpg" alt="Fill the cells/cups with a moist coco-peat medium" title="Fill the cells/cups with a moist coco-peat medium">
</div><div class="asideSection seedshowdesc seedSowingDesc">
<h3>Caring</h3>
<ul>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Your carrot seeds will start germinating within the first 6 days of sowing the seeds. Sometimes the seeds will germinate even sooner than 6 days. </li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">At this point you will notice tiny seedlings begin to grow.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Baby seedlings will be visible in 10-15 days.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Keep only one seedling per hole. Cut off the smaller seedling.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Carrot plants require full sunlight (6-8 hours) in winter, so place your containers accordingly. Make sure your raised bed receives sufficient sunlight. </li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Water your container/raised bed every day. Use a watering can to ensure a light shower. Outdoors, you can use sprinklers to water your carrot plant.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Look for the early signs fungal infection/ insect infestation. If you notice any symptoms, spray appropriate medicines immediately.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Avoid adding nitrogen fertilizers in the later stages of plant growth for better root formation.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">About 100 - 120 days after sowing seeds, your carrots will be ready for harvest.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Harvest your carrots by uprooting. You need to uproot them from the soil along with the whole plant.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">To grow carrot microgreens, use a flat container. Sow-scatter the seeds in a crowded manner. You can harvest it in 10-15 days by uprooting the baby plants.</li></p>
</ul>
</div>
</div>
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<img src="/media/wysiwyg/common-problem.jpg" alt="Hold the seeds and sow 2-3 seeds per cell/cup. Since Lavender seeds are small in size, do not sow them deep" title="Hold the seeds and sow 2-3 seeds per cell/cup. Since Lavender seeds are small in size, do not sow them deep">
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<h3>Common Problems</h3>
<p><b>Why are my carrots seeds not germinating?</b><br>
<span>Extreme hot temperature affect the germination process of carrot seeds. Over - watering is another reason why your carrot seeds fail to germinate. </span><br>
<b>Carrot seedlings are collapsing. </b><br>
<span> Overcrowding of seedlings , extreme humidity and overwatering are all reasons as to why your carrot seedlings are collapsing. Make sure you use a well drained container when growing carrots and keep only one seedling per hole to ensure your seedlings grow well. </span><br>
<b>Leaves of my carrot plant are curling up and turning brown.</b><br>
<span>Curling of leaves accompanied with browning of leaf edges is a sign of potassium deficiency. </span></p>
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</div>
</div>
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<h2>Lights, Water, Action</h2>
<p>Got the seeds, now, let'em shoot!</p>
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<img src="/media/wysiwyg/light_icon.png" title="Bright Indirect Sunlight" alt="Bright Indirect Sunlight">
<h4>Light </h4>
<p>Full Sunlight</p>
</li>
<li>
<img src="/media/wysiwyg/watering_icon.png"" title="Water Once A Week" alt="Water Once A Week">
<h4>Watering</h4>
<p>Water everyday</p>
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<img src="/media/wysiwyg/wheretogrow_icon.png" title="Indoor" alt="Indoor">
<h4>Where to grow</h4>
<p>Balcony or terrace</p>
</li>
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<img src="/media/wysiwyg/timetillharvest_icon.png" title="Average Warmth" alt="Average Warmth">
<h4>Time Till Harvest </h4>
<p>13-14 weeks</p>
</li>
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<img src="/media/wysiwyg/seasonalinformation_icon.png" title="Low Maintenance" alt="Low Maintenance">
<h4>Seasonal Information</h4>
<p>Winter</p>
</li>
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</section>Pyramid SeedsEasy Growing, For Beginners, RootJune to Aug, Oct to NovTuberousBalcony, Lawn-Backyard, Terrace, WindowUnder 10 g15 cm10 cm1 cmApprox. 2160 to 2400 Seeds6 gm4 to 6 Kg/ha45 cm x 30 cm6 to 8 days from sowing"Organic: Neemcake or Vermicompost - 10 g per plant. Chemicals: Suphala or Urea - 5 g per plant."All year Round200 to 300 Qtl/Acre
