Carrot Red Kasturi Seeds – F1 Hybrid

About Carrot Red Kasturi Seeds – F1 Hybrid

Red hybrid carrot — red gajar for the Indian winter, for both halwa and salad.

• Botanical name: Daucus carota subsp. sativus
• Care level: Moderate
• Expected germination time: 10–18 days at 15–25°C — be patient, it germinates slowly under suitable conditions*

How to Grow

1. Fill a seedling tray or small pot with a fine, clean, well-draining seed-starting mix.
2. Sow at the right depth — 1 cm — cover with very light soil and keep moist until it sprouts.
3. Water gently with a spray bottle so the seeds are not displaced. Keep the medium moist, not waterlogged.
4. Place the tray where it gets the right light for this plant (full sun). Protect young seedlings from harsh afternoon sun.
5. Under suitable conditions, sprouts usually appear in 10–18 days at 15–25°C — be patient, it germinates slowly.

Light, water, soil and feeding

• Light: Full sun
• Water: Light but regular watering — the soil should never dry out fully. Uneven watering splits the root.
• Soil: Deep (25-30 cm), loose, stone-free sandy loam; pH 6.0-7.0
• Temperature: 15–25°C — the colour develops best in the cold.
• Fertiliser: No raw manure at all — only well-rotted compost. Later a potash-rich feed.

Sowing season in India

August–November in North India. Exact timing depends on your local temperature and conditions.

Common problems

Forked or crooked roots from stony or cloddy soil. Overcrowding gives thin carrots — thinning is essential. Fresh manure causes hairy roots.

*Germination time is an expected range under suitable temperature, moisture, sowing depth and storage conditions. Natural germination cannot be guaranteed.