{"product_id":"carrot-red-kasturi-seeds-f1-hybrid","title":"Carrot Red Kasturi Seeds – F1 Hybrid","description":"\u003csection class=\"pg-seed-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Carrot Red Kasturi Seeds – F1 Hybrid\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed hybrid carrot — red gajar for the Indian winter, for both halwa and salad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eDaucus carota subsp. sativus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpected germination time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–18 days at 15–25°C — be patient, it germinates slowly under suitable conditions*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Grow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill a seedling tray or small pot with a fine, clean, well-draining seed-starting mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow at the right depth — 1 cm — cover with very light soil and keep moist until it sprouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater gently with a spray bottle so the seeds are not displaced. Keep the medium moist, not waterlogged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the tray where it gets the right light for this plant (full sun). Protect young seedlings from harsh afternoon sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnder suitable conditions, sprouts usually appear in 10–18 days at 15–25°C — be patient, it germinates slowly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLight, water, soil and feeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light but regular watering — the soil should never dry out fully. Uneven watering splits the root.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep (25-30 cm), loose, stone-free sandy loam; pH 6.0-7.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–25°C — the colour develops best in the cold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertiliser:\u003c\/strong\u003e No raw manure at all — only well-rotted compost. Later a potash-rich feed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSowing season in India\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAugust–November in North India. Exact timing depends on your local temperature and conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon problems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForked or crooked roots from stony or cloddy soil. Overcrowding gives thin carrots — thinning is essential. Fresh manure causes hairy roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003e*Germination time is an expected range under suitable temperature, moisture, sowing depth and storage conditions. Natural germination cannot be guaranteed.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"PlantsGram","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45473373520007,"sku":"PG-SEED-VEG-CARR-F1RK-P1","price":49.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/9984\/7303\/files\/carrot.jpg?v=1786183834","url":"https:\/\/plantsgram.com\/products\/carrot-red-kasturi-seeds-f1-hybrid","provider":"PlantsGram","version":"1.0","type":"link"}